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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.

99- The Tangram Puzzle: Exploring Real Numbers, Perimeter, and Area

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
221/222 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Teri Willard
Co-Speaker:
Mandy McDaniel


Explore various geometric figures while cutting a tangram puzzle. Then focus on measurement and real number lengths exhibited by the puzzle. Find areas and perimeters of various figures that can be created using the tangram pieces. Classroom-ready materials will be available.

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

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