Friday, April 17, 2015: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
209 (BCEC)
Lead Speaker:
Jonathan D. Watkins
Probability is often an intimidating topic for students. Discover how to motivate your students toward conceptual understandings in probability through exciting and engaging real-world applications, such as Texas hold 'em poker. We will investigate sample tasks using multiple approaches connected to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Presentation Format: 9-12 Session