National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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283- The Gamification of Math: Research, Gaming Theory, and Math Instruction

Thursday, April 18, 2013: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Mile High 4 E/F (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Alex Sarlin
Co-Speaker:
David Dockterman

Handouts
  • NCTMGamificationofMath.pdf (7.9 MB)

  • This session draws on recent cognitive research to dissect and demonstrate the potential power (and pitfalls) of tapping gaming theory for math teaching and learning. What does it mean to leverage adaptive leveling, immediate feedback, transparent progress, and intriguing math tasks to build resiliency and conceptual and procedural fluency?

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
    Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences

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