Topic: Algebra, Algebraic Thinking, Patterns, Functions (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2011 Regional Conference and Exposition: Albuquerque , New Mexico)

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Grades K–3 Teachers Engaged in Algebraic Thinking: Modeling for Learning
Cynthia O. Anhalt
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, PreK to 2
Mesilla (Albuquerque Convention Center)

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Organizing, Algebraic Thinking for Disorganized, Adolescent Minds
Jeanne M. Palmer and Lisa Archuleta
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8
Ballroom A (Albuquerque Convention Center)

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Reaching All Students with Mathematics: Experience Success in Action
William J. Glee and Caroline Clark
Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice, 6 to 8
Grand Pavilion III (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)

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Cracking the Code of Algebra, or Cracking One's Head on Algebra
ExWksp: Borenson and Associates
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5
Navajo-Nambe (Albuquerque Convention Center)

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Let's Play Damath!
Reynaldo L. Duran
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8
La Cienega (Albuquerque Convention Center)

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Lessons From Singapore: Transitioning from Arithmetic to Algebra
Andy Clark
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8
Grand Pavilion I-II (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)

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Illuminate Variables and Functions' Behavior Geometrically with Sketchpad 5®
Scott Steketee
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8
Grand Pavilion III (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)

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Understanding Mathematical Equality and Demystifying Equations, Grades 6–8
Kay Smitherman
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8
Ruidoso (Albuquerque Convention Center)

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What Is GeoGebra, and How Could I Use It?
Carol Marinas, Ana Escuder and Joseph Michael Furner
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8
Mesilla (Albuquerque Convention Center)

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Efficient Polynomial Multiplication, Division, Factoring, and Completing the Square
Raymond Johnson
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12
Grand Pavilion V (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)

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The Curious Journey to Mathematical Modeling by Today’s Students
Russ Ballard and Robin Washam
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8
Pecos (Albuquerque Convention Center)

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Reasoning and Sense Making in Algebra: It's about Good Problems!
Laurie A. Boswell
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 9 to 12
Grand Pavilion VI (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)

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The Equal Sign: Deepening Students' Understanding of this Symbol
Tanya Vik Blais
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, PreK to 2
Grand Pavilion I-II (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)

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Let X = …. Huh? Challenging Students’ Misconceptions of Variables
Kimberly Markworth and Jessica S. Cohen, PhD
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8
Grand Pavilion VI (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)

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Making Algebraic Thinking Visible
Barbara Kinach
Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice, 6 to 8
Enchantment C-D (Hyatt Regency Albuquerque)