Friday, November 13, 2015: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM
200 AB (Minneapolis Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Christy Pettis
Co-Speaker:
Aran W. Glancy
Subtracting negative numbers is notoriously difficult for students. Manipulatives, stories, and clever rhymes have been tried but mostly with limited success. This session will explore the weaknesses of these approaches and ways to improve upon them. Come try out classroom-tested activities to help build student understanding of these concepts.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Workshop