Thursday, November 12, 2015: 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
200 JI (Minneapolis Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Melissa A. Fox
Co-speakers:
Heather A. C. Evjen
and
Terry Meryhew
Explore, discuss, and make connections between fraction proficiency and success in algebra. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to support conceptual understanding of fractions, proportional reasoning, and bridging the gap from fractions to algebra. Help students to understand that not all principles of whole numbers apply to fractions.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Workshop