Friday, April 15, 2011: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Marriott Ballroom 6 (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Wendy M. Smith
Co-speakers:
Ruth M. Heaton
and
Mary Alice Carlson
The speakers will show how grades 5–8 teachers can use the Vermont Partnership’s Ongoing Assessment Project Frameworks to analyze students’ fractional and proportional reasoning, using examples from students' work on nonroutine problems. Such close analysis can lead teachers to deeper understanding of students' knowledge and thus guide instructional practices.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5