Thursday, April 18, 2013: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
Centennial Ballroom E (Hyatt Regency )
Lead Speaker:
Mary K. Fries
Co-speakers:
Jane M. Kang
and
Paul Goldenberg
Algebra students, accelerated or struggling, need engaging tasks that show that effort pays off as they learn, do, and enjoy mathematics. Puzzles are an ideal context to develop algebraic reasoning and problem-solving strategies. Come solve and design puzzles that improve algebraic understanding, intuition, logic, confidence, and stamina.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8