National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

482- When Reasoning Matters: Using Mathematical Thinking to Make Financial Decisions

Friday, April 19, 2013: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Mineral Hall F/G (Hyatt Regency )
Lead Speaker:
Valerie Klein


We will use financial choices to explore the various ways that individuals use problem-solving skills to make real-world decisions. We will then examine the value of mathematical thinking and reasoning in convincing others that our decision was “good.” I will share free resources to incorporate real-world contexts in math lessons.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8

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