National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Research Presession

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115- Engagement in Mathematical Discussion: Linking Practices and Outcomes

Wednesday, April 17, 2013: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Rooms 205/207 (Colorado Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Geoffrey B Saxe
Co-speakers:
Maryl Gearhart , Ronli Diakow , Nicole Leveille Buchanan , Jennifer Collett , Bona Kang , Kenton De Kirby and Marie Le
Discussant:
Deborah Loewenberg Ball


Description of Presentation:

Students can build mathematical insight through discussions in which they resolve disagreements by appeals to mathematical definitions. Explore findings from a curriculum design project on integers, fractions, and the number line that privilege mathematical definitions in argumentation and problem solving.

Session Type: Research Symposium

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