National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

433- Anchors Away: Problems to Engage Your Students

Friday, April 19, 2013: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Four Seasons 1 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Daniel J. Brahier


Students need engaging activities that set the stage for a new unit. Rich problems can serve as anchors that can also be revisited in different contexts throughout the school year. We will explore several examples of anchor problems that promote reasoning and sense making and cut across the conceptual categories, from functions to geometry.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12

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