National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

600- Area Measurement: What's the Square Got to Do with It?

Friday, April 27, 2012: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
203 A/B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Amanda L. Miller
Co-speakers:
Melike Kara and Cheryl Eames

Handouts
  • NCTM CEMK Handout.pdf (174.0 kB)

  • Discover how to enhance your curriculum with nonroutine area-measurement problems. The speakers will share video of students doing tasks designed to encourage an understanding of what formulas mean and why they work. Explore students’ area measurement strategies and leave with new area tasks involving square, rectangular, and triangular units.

    Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5

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