National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

114- Serious Fun in the Mathematics Classroom

Thursday, April 26, 2012: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Franklin Hall 1 (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Kim P. Loucks
Co-Speaker:
Carolyn L. Hirst-Loucks

Handouts
  • Packet - SF in Math - NCTM - April 2012.pdf (1.3 MB)
  • Slides - SF in Math - NCTM - April 2012.pdf (2.4 MB)

  • Come explore strategies for infusing fun in the math classroom while maintaining academic rigor. Research shows schools can relieve many stressors in school by creating a learning environment that acknowledges and encourages the appropriate use of humor. Having fun provides a healthy setting that leads to students' improved achievement in math.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8

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