Thursday, April 10, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
235/236 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Laura B. Kent
Co-Speaker:
Olof B. Steinthorsdottir
Proportional reasoning is an important strand in the Common Core State Standards for the middle grades. This session will explore the influence of number choices in posing and sequencing proportion problems to students. Sample problems will be shared. Classroom examples will highlight evidence of some of the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, Preservice and Inservice