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380- Improving Classroom Discourse to Support Communication, Equity, and Students' Agency

Friday, April 15, 2011: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Wabash Ballroom 1 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Carmel Schettino

NCTM states that communication and equity are two main focuses in mathematics education, yet many teachers search for ways to support these areas. Hear a report on research that analyzed transcripts from problem-based geometry classrooms for discourse techniques that support instructional methods that empower agency and encourage students' voices in classroom practice.

Presentation Format: Research Session
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, Higher Education

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