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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.

54- "Key Words Help," "Inquiry Won't Work," and Other Myths

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Great Hall B/C (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Alexis P. Dixon
Co-Speaker:
Juli K. Dixon

Handouts
  • 54DixonKeyWordsHelpsandOtherMyths.pdf (101.6 kB)

  • Students with special needs are often taught through key words and direct instruction exclusively. Learn why a student with special needs says, “It took a stroke and a coma but now I like math!” and how key words and direct instruction were successfully replaced with teaching for understanding and inquiry in an inclusive environment.

    Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session
    Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences