National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Regional Conference and Exposition: Las Vegas, Nevada

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

212- Math Happens When Children Wonder about What They Read

Friday, October 25, 2013: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Amazon F (Rio)
Lead Speaker:
David M. Schwartz


Literature can ignite students’ minds and lead to mathematical understanding. The author of How Much Is a Million? and other books shows how books can inspire children to ask questions and solve problems. He shares impressive student work, including extensions of his books and remarkable efforts to confirm or disprove the author’s math.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, 6 to 8

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