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428- Absolute to Relative Thinking: The Road to Proportional Reasoning

Friday, April 15, 2011: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
101/102 (JW Marriott)
Lead Speaker:
Connie Laughlin
Co-Speaker:
Beth Schefelker

When given a proportional-reasoning situation, do your students use absolute or relative thinking? Explore the difference between absolute and relative thinking as you engage in solving real-world tasks, examine students' work, and consider available options in order to strengthen their thinking in proportional-reasoning situations.

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

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