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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.

618- Floats and Anchors: Games and Models That Build Integer Understanding

Saturday, April 12, 2014: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
240/241 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Aran W. Glancy
Co-speakers:
Christy Pettis and Tamara J. Moore

Handouts
  • Cartoon nctm14.pdf (811.9 kB)
  • Contact Info.pdf (34.5 kB)

  • The stories and activities you choose when teaching integer addition and subtraction have a big impact on student understanding. Learn the keys to creating helpful metaphors as we discuss samples of student work and play instructional games designed to help move students from concrete models to symbolic understanding.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, 6 to 8

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