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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Houston, Texas

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

256- Building Powerful Numeracy: Fractions and Ratios

Friday, November 21, 2014: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom B (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Pamela Weber Harris


What is a unit fraction, 1/a, and why is it important? How do multiplicative thinking and equivalence influence fraction operations? We’ll discuss the standards for teaching fractions and ratios across grades, with lesson examples consistent with the mathematical practices to develop deep understanding, and we’ll discuss the effects on higher math.

Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session
Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences