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NCTM 2015 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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

375- Without the Algorithms: Solving Fraction Problems Conceptually

Friday, April 17, 2015: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
154 (BCEC)

 

Lead Speaker:
Stefanie D. Livers
Co-Speaker:
Nicolette Nalu


 

You can’t do that! Teacher candidates enter elementary mathematics methods with beliefs and procedural content knowledge. Many lack a conceptual lens. This session will focus on teaching teacher candidates to approach fraction problems conceptually. Their performance final from Elementary Mathematics Methods will be the highlight of the session.

 

Presentation Format: Preservice and In-Service Session