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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.

534- Math and the Oval Office: It's More Than Geometry!

Friday, April 11, 2014: 2:45 PM-4:00 PM
215/216 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Melanie Smith
Co-Speaker:
Eyal Wallenberg

Handouts
  • Elections Powerpoint UPLOAD.pdf (8.2 MB)
  • Graphic Organizers.pdf (270.5 kB)

  • If Florida taught us anything, it's that every vote counts. But how are they counted? In this session, we will look at how to teach students about the math of voting and elections. Be prepared to learn a bit of game theory and approach future elections with a new (and smarter) perspective.

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

    See more of: 9-12 Gallery Workshop