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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.

266- The Importance of the Number Line in Understanding Fractions

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Melrose (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Arjan Khalsa
Co-Speaker:
Julie McNamara

Handouts
  • Importance of the Number Line in Fractions.pdf (1.3 MB)

  • In this session, we will examine ways to effectively use the number line to help students understand that fractions are numbers, develop an understanding of magnitude, and make comparisons. Strategies for addressing the Common Core content and practice standards will be presented.

    Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5

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