Presentation: Base-Ten Blocks and Fractions to Beginning Algebra: Unifying Computational Algorithms (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition)

Thursday, April 18, 2013: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM

Mile High 3 C (Convention Center)

Lead Speaker:

Marvin E. Harrell

Co-speakers:

Elizabeth G. Yanik and Nancy Smith

Handouts

35 Harrell Base ten Blocksand Fractions to Begginning Algebra-Unifying Computational Algorithms.pdf (5.1 MB)

We will extend conceptually based computational models/algorithms found in grade schools to beginning algebra by using base-ten blocks to develop algorithms used by elementary students and then using algebra tiles to develop the analogous algebraic algorithms. Similarly, we will tie algebraic algorithms to those involving fractions.

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

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

35- Base-Ten Blocks and Fractions to Beginning Algebra: Unifying Computational Algorithms