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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

217- Reasoning about Fractions: Using Number Lines to Understand Fraction Comparison

Friday, November 13, 2015: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
M100 AB (Minneapolis Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Nadine Bezuk

Handouts 217 Bezuk fraction comparison handout.pdf 217 Bezuk Reasonong about Fractions FRACTION TENTS.pdf

 

Participants will explore the big ideas of fraction comparison and quantitative reasoning as well as related CCSS recommendations and students’ common misconceptions about these topics. Using the number line model and strategies to help build quantitative reasoning, this session will focus on helping students reason about and compare fractions.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Session

 

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