National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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247- Writing to Promote Conceptual Understanding in College Algebra

Thursday, April 18, 2013: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Mile High 3 B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Susan Gay
Co-Speaker:
Ingrid Peterson


Knowing the procedures is only part of the story. Successful students also demonstrate conceptual understanding. We will explore the successes and challenges of incorporating writing about vocabulary and concepts in college algebra by looking at results from tasks used to foster students’ communication ability and conceptual understanding.

Presentation Format: Higher Education Session
Grade Band Audience: Higher Education, 9 to 12

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