National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

333- How Many Aliens? Developing Algebraic Thinking in the K–6 Classroom

Friday, April 19, 2013: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM
506/507 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Wayne Snyder
Co-speakers:
Lorelei Coddington and Kristen Baldridge

Handouts
  • NCTMPresentation4-15-13.pdf (274.2 kB)

  • Participate in an early algebraic learning experience for the K–6 level. Through manipulatives, representations, and collaboration, we will do an interactive minilesson based on spaceships and aliens, showing how rich mathematical tasks lay the foundation for algebraic thinking such as number sense and mathematical reasoning.

    Presentation Format: 3-5 Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: PreK to 2, 3 to 5

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