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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.

431- Revealing Secrets: How to Handle the Ambiguous Case

Friday, April 11, 2014: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Grand Salon 4-7-10 (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Jihyun Hwang
Co-speakers:
Dennis Kwakka and Melissa McAninch


We will present geometry problems involving the law of sines and the ambiguous case, show a student misconception, and describe how an award-winning teacher addressed that misconception to develop understanding. We’ll show how the use of gestures, repetition, metaphor, and visual diagrams can enhance instruction for this topic and others.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Burst
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12

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