National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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18- Mathematical Humor with a Point: Communicating Effectively with Students

Thursday, April 26, 2012: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Terrace Ballroom 4 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
David B. Spangler

Handouts
  • 18_Spangler_Mathematical Humor with a Point.pdf (564.1 kB)

    • Humor can allow students to an offbeat view of topics while reinforcing concepts. The speaker will share anecdotes, jokes, cartoons, bad ads, and news clippings illustrating how miscommunicated math leads to ridiculous conclusions. See the importance of being mathematically literate: your students’ not-so-funny errors are similar to adults’.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8

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