National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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140- The Number Line's Importance in Understanding Fractions

Thursday, April 26, 2012: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
201 B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Lauri Susi
Co-Speaker:
Jon Wray

Handouts
  • Session 140 NCTM Handout.pdf (611.0 kB)
  • NCTM_Number_Line.pptx.pdf (1.5 MB)

  • The speakers will examine how to use the number line to help students understand fractions. Learn how to use the number line effectively to reinforce that fractions are numbers, develop an understanding of magnitude, and make comparisons. Strategies for addressing the Common Core Standards will be presented.

    Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5

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