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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

193- Show Me Your Math: Culturally Based Mathematics Inquiry Units

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
215/216 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Lisa A. Lunney Borden


Drawing from Mi'kmaq culture in Atlantic Canada, a series of inquiry units were developed to explore the math of quill boxes, birch bark biting, language loss, paddle making, and more. In this workshop, participants will learn about these culturally based units and engage in hands-on tasks to explore concepts of geometry, fractions, and proportional reasoning.

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

See more of: 6-8 Gallery Workshop