Saturday, April 16, 2011: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Sagamore Ballroom 3 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Sarah Marie DeLeeuw
Have you ever wondered about the math of changing gears on your bicycle? Gear ratios are just one application of operating on fractions that this workshop will explore. You will gain hands-on experience investigating several ways of making operations on fractions more engaging for students, by using applets, games, and writing prompts.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8