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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.

80- Using Story Problems to Teach to Specific Mathematics Goals

Thursday, October 30, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM
123/124 (Indiana Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Lori Williams

Handouts
  • #80 Williams, Using Story Problems NCTM Indy 2014.pdf (588.2 kB)
  • #80 Williams, Story Problem Days, NCTM Indy 2014.pdf (182.5 kB)

  • Word problems can be used to meet three mathematics learning goals: understanding problem types, developing operation sense, and developing computation strategies. Come to see how intentionally choosing story problems and closure questions can make your instruction more focused and efficient. Let’s get beyond asking, “Did you do it a different way?”

    Presentation Format: 3-5 Burst
    Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5

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