National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Regional Conference and Exposition: Las Vegas, Nevada

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

27- Kickoff: Making Sense of Numbers—More Than Computation

Thursday, October 24, 2013: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Palma A, B, E, F (Rio)
Lead Speaker:
Gail Burrill


Numbers are foundational to understanding how the world operates. What can we do to help students understand numbers from both contextual and mathematical perspectives? How do we help students understand fractions, percents, rates, and ratios? And what is the role of irrational and complex numbers in engaging students in mathematical reasoning and sense making?

Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session
Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences

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