Friday, April 27, 2012: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
203 A/B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Ann Marie Spinelli
Co-Speaker:
Kathy Gavin
Students often memorize the slope formula only to use it incorrectly. Get students to think like mathematicians and build a deep understanding of slope using graphs, tables, and equations. Learn to connect prior learning, using similar triangles to find slope, and recognize it as the proportional constant in direct variation.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8