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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Indianapolis, Indiana

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

291- Using Problem-Solving Maps to Improve Students’ Math Thinking Skills

Friday, October 31, 2014: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Grand Ballroom 5 (Westin) (Westin)
Lead Speaker:
Danilo Sirias


Participants will learn about three problem-solving maps that can be used to enhance students' abilities for thinking about math. The proposed thinking skills are inductive thinking, deductive thinking, and the ability to break down a problem into smaller problems. The maps are Example-conclusion graph, Multi-rule Branch, and Math Breaker.

Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 9 to 12

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