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460- Using Hands-On Equations® and Gestures to Teach Basic Algebra

Friday, April 15, 2011: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Sagamore Ballroom 2 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Joyce Hardaway
Co-Speaker:
Kathryn Dillard

The speakers will illustrate how primary algebraic concepts, including the distributive property and the subtraction property of equality, can be modeled using gestures and Hands-On Equations, so that even your weakest students can successfully understand and solve linear equations with unknowns on both sides.

Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5

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