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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.

274- Problem Posing: Bringing Logic to Problem Solving for At-Risk Algebra Students

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
R03 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Jane M. Kang
Co-speakers:
Mary K. Fries and E. Paul Goldenberg

Handouts
  • 274-JKang-Problem_Posing_Slides.pdf (2.2 MB)
  • 274-JKang-Problem_Posing_Handout.pdf (744.1 kB)

  • Learn how to turn problem solving into an exploratory, discussion-rich activity through strategies such as thinking “what if not,” leaving problems headless or tailless, and presenting deductive reasoning problems. Change your students’ thinking from “What am I supposed to do?” into ”What can I do?” and see their perseverance and engagement rise.

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

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