National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Dallas, Texas

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55- So, Who Invented the Order of Operations?

Thursday, October 11, 2012: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Room D174 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Concepción Molina


This presentation proposes a unique perspective of the order of operations that is quite different from the usual textbook approach. The speaker will go far beyond “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally,” investigating the conceptual foundation for a set of rules that most mathematics educators consider a convention.

Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8

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