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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.

214- Fraction (or Fractured?) Understanding

Friday, October 31, 2014: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
123/124 (Indiana Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Debi DePaul


This workshop will focus on the underlying concepts necessary for students to be successful with fractions. We will explore different representations and interpretations of fractions and why they are so critical. We will also consider how the meaning of the numerator and denominator change when the fractions are interpreted in different ways.

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

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