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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.

70- Why More Sometimes Means Less: Reasoning about the Mean

Thursday, October 30, 2014: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
105/106 (Indiana Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Rick A. Hudson
Co-Speaker:
Dionne Cross


In this session, we explore how students reason about the influence of individual points on the mean. We will share students’ work on a task that encouraged them to conceptualize the mean beyond the “add and divide” algorithm. We will also share teaching strategies and technological tools that support the development of rich conceptions of mean.

Presentation Format: 6-8 Burst
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, Preservice and Inservice

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