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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.

24- Narrowing Participation Gaps in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms

Thursday, November 20, 2014: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM
330 (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Victoria M. Hand


This presentation will focus on strategies to narrow participation gaps in mathematics classrooms among groups of students from dominant versus nondominant ethnic, racial, socioeconomic or linguistic backgrounds. Strategies will include: (1) organizing mathematical contributions, (2) expanding “smartness,” and (3) engaging instead of motivating.

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

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