National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Regional Conference and Exposition: Baltimore, Maryland

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

168- Give Puzzles a Starring Role in Your Math Class

Friday, October 18, 2013: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Key Ballrooms 1/2 (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Daniel Scher
Co-Speaker:
Scott Steketee


Make puzzles the main course, not the dessert, in your mathematics class as students develop problem-solving expertise to counter a brittle and rule-bound perception of mathematics. We will share interactive and engaging Sketchpad and iPad puzzles that focus on an assortment of topics, including fractions, decimals, factors, and early algebra.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5

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