Presentation: Connecting Fractions, Measurement, and Number Lines with Manipulatives and Technology (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition)

Thursday, April 18, 2013: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM

403/404 (Convention Center)

Lead Speaker:

Nicholas J. Gilbertson

Co-speakers:

D. Lee Clark and Jia He

Use hands-on manipulatives and technology to build meaning for fractions and the number line from length measurement, addressing the Common Core’s treatment of these topics. We will also address research on student understanding about length measurement and number lines.

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

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

95- Connecting Fractions, Measurement, and Number Lines with Manipulatives and Technology