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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Houston, Texas

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

59- When Will We Ever Use This?

Thursday, November 20, 2014: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
350 DEF (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Scott D. Oliver

Handouts
  • presentation59,oliver, when will we use this.pdf (614.4 kB)
  • presentation59,oliver,when will we use this2a.pdf (596.5 kB)

  • Math students often question why they need to learn math topics, especially when they (sometimes correctly) think that they will never use these concepts. We will focus on actual (and some humorous) math applications in medicine, legal trials, movies, television, literature, navigation, Internet security, agriculture, games, and others.

    Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 9 to 12

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