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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.

236- Using Number Tracks to Promote Flexible Thinking in Problem Solving

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 2:45 PM-4:00 PM
Oak Alley (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Allison J. Davis


Number tracks (concrete number lines) help students explore equality and solve contextual problems. This session will focus on how children can use this flexible tool to understand equality, numbers, place value, and word problems. Participants will receive lesson and game ideas, as well as ways to facilitate the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

Presentation Format: PreK-2 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: PreK to 2