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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

15- Math > Computation: Teaching Algorithms for Deeper Understanding

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
245 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Frances L. Stern

Handouts
  • 21729 NCTM 2014 handout.pdf (151.4 kB)

  • Arithmetic algorithms can be taught for more than precision. By seeing how algorithms work, students can deepen understanding of place value and develop number sense—knowledge that remains vital even when calculators perform computations.

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

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