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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Nashville, Tennessee

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

159- Improving Metric Sense Using Personal Benchmarks

Friday, November 20, 2015: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Legends Ballroom AB (Omni Nashville)

 

Lead Speaker:
Audrey N. Bullock

Handouts Session 159, Bullock, Using Benchmarks to Teach Metric Sense.pdf

 

We will use everyday objects and classroom manipulatives such as base-ten blocks to give meaning to metric measurement units of length, area, and volume. These techniques can help students with estimation, deciding if an answer is reasonable, and completing unit conversions.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Workshop

 

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