Thursday, April 18, 2013: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Mile High 2 C (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Kenny Huy Nguyen
Why do students struggle with area measurement and the meaning of a "square unit"? It might be because instruction rushes from tiling to generalizing that area = length × width without giving students a strong internal measurement structure. We will investigate an area-comparison task that might help, as well as explore connections to the Common Core.
Presentation Format: Research Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5