Friday, April 17, 2015: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
159 (BCEC)
Lead Speaker:
Lisa A. Watts Lawton
Co-Speaker:
MaryJo Wieland
"Why can't they just use the algorithm?" some teachers ask. Learn how models such as number bonds and strategies like make a ten and compensation work in support of, not in place of, the addition and subtraction algorithm. Help students discover the magical ways numbers make sense and how to reason about number relationships before choosing a way to solve.
Presentation Format: PreK-2 Session