Thursday, April 16, 2015: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
103 (BCEC)
Lead Speaker:
MaryJo Wieland
Co-Speaker:
Lisa Watts-Lawton
Solving word problems is not about underlining key words. Just as writers use organizers, mathematicians need specific models to deconstruct the meaning inherent in addition and subtraction word problem types. Discover the tape diagram model, a problem-solving tool that empowers students to persevere and develop grit in the math classroom.
Presentation Format: PreK-2 Session