National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

117- Beyond Pi: Helping Students Develop an Understanding of Irrational Numbers

Thursday, April 26, 2012: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
121 C (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Margaret Coffey


Most students know pi is irrational, but some can't name any other irrational number, or explain why pi is irrational. The speaker will explore ways to describe irrational numbers. Then participants will work individually and in groups with geoboards, origami paper, and adding-machine tape to create models that make sense of irrational numbers.

Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8

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