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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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119- Linear Models of Fraction Operations: Cuisenaire Rods to Number Lines

Thursday, November 12, 2015: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
L100 FG (Minneapolis Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Adam P. Harbaugh
Co-Speaker:
Kurt Killion


 

In this presentation, we begin linear modeling of fractions at the concrete stage with physical materials (Cuisenaire rods), transitioning to number lines to represent fractions and operations with fractions. Finally, we introduce the abstract paper-and-pencil algorithms that directly represent the mathematics that happened at the concrete level.

 

Presentation Format: 6-8 Workshop

 

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