National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

330- What Do Skiing and Algebra Have in Common? Slope

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

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