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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.

247- Uncovering Proportional Relationships in an Ancient Puzzle

CANCELLED
Thursday, April 10, 2014: 2:45 PM-4:00 PM
R08 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Diane Devine


A key component to the algebra readiness of a middle school student is the ability to think and reason proportionally. Participants will construct a tangram and then explore the puzzle’s proportional relationships. Three-dimensional nets will be assembled to create a new version of the puzzle and bring up new questions.

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

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