Thursday, October 20, 2011: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Room 312 (Atlantic City Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Mary Altieri
Teaching kids to be swimmers by throwing them into the deep end and then walking away doesn't always succeed. Teaching them to be problem solvers by giving them challenging problems and leaving them to “sink or swim” has similar results. Support strategies help all students succeed in problem solving. Get your mathematical water wings here!
Presentation Format: 3-5 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, 6 to 8
Attribute: Teaching Mathematics to Students Who Struggle Strand