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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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109- They Can Cross Multiply, but Can They Reason Proportionally?

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