National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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149- Persistence in Problem Solving

Thursday, April 26, 2012: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
122 A (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Mary Pat Sjostrom

Handouts
  • Sjostrom_NCTM2012handout.pdf (264.4 kB)

    • Many students equate excellence in math with speed in problem solving. If they cannot find an answer quickly, they cannot or will not persist. Learn a method for encouraging students to investigate a single problem at length and communicate mathematical thinking. Receive detailed directions and sources of problems.

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

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