National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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502- Dynamic Computer Simulations for Promoting Conceptual Discussions of Spatial Measurement

Friday, April 27, 2012: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Franklin Hall 9/10 (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Lorraine M. Males
Co-Speaker:
Nicholas J. Gilbertson


Explore the benefits of using dynamic computer simulations to encourage reasoning and sense-making in length and area measurement.Work with simulations that highlight important conceptual ideas. Focus on how simulations help promote discussion that can lead to a robust understanding of measurement.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: PreK to 2, 3 to 5

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