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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Richmond, Virginia

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

104- Alternate Bases to Encourage STEM Interconnectedness and Understanding

Thursday, November 13, 2014: 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Capital Ballroom 6/7/8 (Marriott) (Marriott)
Lead Speaker:
Donald Goodman
Co-speakers:
Jen Seron and Dan Simon


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