National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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336- Using Functions Tables to Enhance Proportional Reasoning

Friday, April 27, 2012: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
108 A (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
John A. Anderson
Co-Speaker:
Stephen Hake

Handouts
  • 336_Anderson_Using Function Tables to Enhance Proportional Reasoning_Answers.doc (1.3 MB)
  • 336_Anderson_Using Function Tables to Enhance Proportional Reasoning_Problems.doc.doc (439.0 kB)

  • Many students' knowledge of proportional reasoning lacks depth. Well-versed in the mechanics of cross-multiplication, they lack an understanding of what a proportion really is. Participants will create adapted function tables that will help students gain a deeper understanding of the relationships shown in a proportion.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8

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