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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Indianapolis, Indiana

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

281- “What’s Fair?”: Using Mathematics to Examine Issues of Fairness

Friday, October 31, 2014: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Grand Ballroom 3 (Westin) (Westin)
Lead Speaker:
Steve Starr


Experience the highlights of a unit where students have explored the mathematics of fair division in real-world situations; game theory, or how our decisions affect others and their decisions affect us; and equal chances and distribution of resources, meaning how mathematics can help us develop our own model of a fair society.

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

See more of: 9-12 Gallery Workshop