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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.

159- Two Birds, One Stone: Transformations, Functions, and the Common Core

Friday, October 31, 2014: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Grand Ballroom 5 (Westin) (Westin)
Lead Speaker:
Scott Steketee
Co-Speaker:
Daniel Scher

Handouts
  • two-sides-of-coin-handout.pdf (71.5 kB)
  • Reflection Challenges Worksheet.pdf (79.2 kB)

  • In grades 7-12, CCSSM emphasizes functions and geometric transformations, and it states that students should understand transformations as functions. By thinking of these topics as two sides of the same mathematical coin, students gain a deeper understanding of both. Examine the mathematical connections, and leave with exciting Sketchpad activities.

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

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