Friday, April 19, 2013: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
605 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Shuzhu Gao
Co-Speaker:
David C Wilson
A classic Chinese problem places chickens and rabbits in a pen with 34 heads and 92 legs and asks how many of each. Chinese grade 4 textbooks have a simplified version that challenges students. We will discuss strategies for helping students develop mathematical reasoning, along with insights into the particular obstacles this problem poses.
Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5