Thursday, October 22, 2015: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
403 (Atlantic City Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Diane J. Briars
Procedural fluency--skill in carrying out arithmetic and algebraic procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately—is an important component of mathematical proficiency. Yet, many students fail to develop such fluency despite our best efforts. Connecting procedures to underlying concepts is essential for building fluency. This session answers the questions: “What tasks and strategies help students build fluency from conceptual understanding?” and “What common pitfalls should I avoid?”
Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session