National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Hartford, Connecticut

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

162- Singapore’s Visual Models Enable All Students to Develop Algebraic Thinking

Friday, October 26, 2012: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Meeting Room 16 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Andy Clark

Handouts
  • NCTM Regional 2012 print.pdf (7.8 MB)

  • This session will focus on visual models used in the highly successful Singapore curriculum that enable students to tackle complex problems and develop deep understanding of topics such as ratio, operations with fractions, and algebraic manipulation. These models help all students make the difficult transition from arithmetic to algebra.

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

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