Thursday, November 12, 2015: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
M101 C (Minneapolis Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Megan J. Breit-Goodwin
Traditional approaches of teaching the algorithm of cross multiply and divide fall short of developing robust proportional reasoning processes in students. More meaningful approaches, including the unit rate and the factor of change approaches, help students develop efficient and flexible proportional reasoning processes.
Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session