National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

305- Using Cognitive Science to Align Prior Knowledge and Instructional Interventions

Thursday, April 26, 2012: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Robert G. M. Hausmann


When designing a bridge, engineers must operate under the constraints of physics and material science. Likewise, teachers must cognitive constraints when designing effective math curricula. The speaker will discuss these cognitive constraints and ways that instructors can use their knowledge of them to design effective instructional interventions.

Presentation Format: Research Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 9 to 12

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