National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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447- How Should Teachers Handle Students' Mathematical Misconceptions?

Friday, April 27, 2012: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
126 B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Bobby Ojose


Students will always come to class with their own notions of mathematics. Some of these notions are misconceptions that seem right but aren't. This presentation will examine misconceptions common among arithmetic and algebra students and demonstrate activities that help students eliminate them.

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

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