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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

55- Strategies and Tasks to Build Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding

Thursday, November 12, 2015: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
L100 ABCJIH (Minneapolis Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Diane J. Briars


 

Procedural fluency—skill in carrying out arithmetic and algebraic procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately—is an important component of mathematical proficiency. Yet, many students fail to develop such fluency despite our best efforts. This session answers the questions: “What tasks and strategies help students build fluency from conceptual understanding?” and “What common pitfalls should I avoid?”

 

Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session