National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Chicago, Illinois

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

74- Pictures and Portions: Understanding Fractions through Contexts and Representations

Thursday, November 29, 2012: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Comiskey (Hyatt)
Lead Speaker:
Catherine L. Lane
Co-speakers:
Shelly Harkness and Jonathan Thomas


Learn about a lesson study enacted by a diverse group involving division of fractional quantities. Discover and examine powerful settings and contexts to promote conceptual understanding in this historically challenging area of mathematics, and view clips from an implementation of the lesson.

Presentation Format: Preservice and Inservice Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, Preservice and Inservice

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