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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.

201- Power Plays: The Construction of Student Authority During Collaborative Problem Solving.

Friday, November 21, 2014: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
361 CF (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Jennifer Marie Langer-­Osuna


This talk will focus on how upper elementary students construct forms of authority as they collaborate on solving math problems. Also discussed will be the role of authority on students’ patterns of engagement, as well as the ways in which these processes relate to broader social identities such as race, gender, and language.

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

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