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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.

104- Alternate Bases to Encourage STEM Interconnectedness and Understanding

Thursday, October 30, 2014: 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Grand Ballroom 1 (Westin) (Westin)
Lead Speaker:
Jay L. Schiffman
Co-Speaker:
Michael DeVlieger


Elementary school teachers are not always exposed to alternate bases. This workshop will engage participants in learning about alternate bases, and how alternate base systems have been used in the past and today. Attendees will participate in a brief, hands-on activity to illustrate how alternate bases could be used in their own classrooms.

Presentation Format: Preservice and In-Service Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, Preservice and Inservice