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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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47- Making Mathematics Culturally Relevant with Areas of Moccasin Patterns

Thursday, November 12, 2015: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
200 GF (Minneapolis Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Denise Mirich
Co-Speaker:
Laurie Cavey

Handouts 34283, Mirich - Cavey, Making Mathematics Culturally Relevant with Areas of Moccasin Patterns.pdf

 

Come explore a culturally relevant project that engages students in estimating areas of irregular regions. Participants will create a moccasin pattern and examine possible student strategies for estimating the area of the pattern. We will then discuss ways to modify activities, including the integration of other subjects.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Workshop

 

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