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

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93- Infinity: Where Is It in School Mathematics?

Thursday, October 17, 2013: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Key Ballrooms 1/2 (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Bill Rosenthal
Co-Speaker:
Elaine Howes

We explore the puzzling absence from school mathematics of questions and concepts related to infinity. We will give numerous examples of the hidden presence of the infinite in a range of topics along with suggestions for including infinity in the curriculum.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, Higher Education

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