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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Atlantic City, New Jersey

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

69- It’s Not a Rectangle, It’s Too Skinny! Understanding Shape Characteristics

Thursday, October 22, 2015: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
401 (Atlantic City Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Joshua Brian Wynne
Co-speakers:
Christopher Michael Roberts and Tyler Thomas Belanger


 

How can we help young children identify characteristics of shape? Three undergraduate students had this same question during a math education course. Come find out how they investigated this problem in tandem with a local elementary school. We will share our research methods, classroom activities, and research findings.

 

Presentation Format: PreK-2 Burst

 

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