Thursday, April 26, 2012: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
115 C (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Ann Lawrence
As number sense is to success in arithmetic, so symbol sense is to success in algebra. We tend to be much more comfortable with the former. Learn specific ways to scaffold the development of symbol sense with topics, including meanings and uses of variables, how variables and properties behave, and how the symbolic world relates to the real one.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8