Saturday, April 12, 2014: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
243 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Margaret J. Kenney
Instruction can take a lively turn when conjectures about rational and irrational numbers are teacher given and investigated, or student formulated and defended. Students explore with appropriate tools, learn to reason carefully, argue the pros and cons, and communicate their results with conviction. Several rich examples will be explored.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8