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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2015 Research Conference

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

47- Teachers' reasons for using and choosing different physical manipulatives

Tuesday, April 14, 2015: 10:00 AM-11:15 AM
Grand Ballroom E (Westin - Boston Waterfront)

 

Lead Speaker:
Eileen Murray
Co-Speaker:
Michelle Stephan


Description of Presentation:

Understanding why teachers use specific models in the classroom is an important yet under researched area of mathematics education. The goal of this session is to engage participants in a discussion about a theory of worthwhile models in mathematics classrooms, focused on the use and choice of physical manipulatives.

Session Type: Discussion Session

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