Thursday, November 20, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM
332 BECF (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Charlotte Skinner
Improve students’ abilities to evaluate the effectiveness of a mathematical argument and to identify and correct flawed reasoning. Turn almost any exercise into a reflective, spot-the-mistake exercise. Help students investigate their own mathematical misconceptions, correct their errors, and assess their level of understanding.
Presentation Format: 9-12 Burst
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 9 to 12