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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Research Conference

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

68- A Transformational Approach to Similarity: Results from the LTG Study

Tuesday, April 8, 2014: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM
Room 206 ( Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Courtney Layne Nelson
Co-speakers:
Daniel Heck and Kristen Malzahn


Description of Presentation:

The Common Core emphasizes teaching geometric congruence and similarity based on transformations, a stark contrast to most previous standards. In this brief report session, we share findings from research on a professional development program focused on teacher learning needs related to this shift in geometry content.

Session Type: Brief Research Report

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