Thursday, April 14, 2011: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
White River Ballroom C/D (JW Marriott)
Lead Speaker:
Melissa E. Hedges
“Explain your thinking” is a daily request in math classrooms, one that many children find challenging. Representations help students organize their thinking and give them tools with which to reason. Participants will engage in activities that highlight the role that representations play in teaching and learning mathematics with understanding.
Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5