Thursday, April 14, 2011: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
White River Ballroom C/D (JW Marriott)
Lead Speaker:
Jennifer M. Tobias
Co-speakers:
Janet B. Andreasen
and
Xiaofen Zhang
Proportional situations occur in many facets of mathematics. Students’ understanding of higher-level mathematical topics such as geometry and algebra stem from their understanding of proportions. Come explore various strategies for solving proportions and learn instructional techniques to help students develop fluency with these procedures.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5