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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.

41- Getting to the Point on Decimal Fractions

Thursday, October 30, 2014: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
105/106 (Indiana Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Allan Turton


Despite their abundance in everyday life, children and adults alike often have difficulty with decimal fractions. This hands-on session will discuss the important links to other types of fractions, describe key misconceptions that can occur, and demonstrate ways of improving student understanding of decimal fractions.

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

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