National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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154- Using Paper Folding to Explore Area for Grades 6–8

Thursday, April 18, 2013: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Mile High 4 C/D (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Cathy Banks

Handouts
  • Banks nctm 13.pdf (91.6 kB)

    • We will derive formulas for areas of figures by using paper folding. Once students see how the formulas are derived from a rectangle (or note card), they will remember the formulas and understand how and why they are used.

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

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