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NCTM 2016 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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

252- How Do You Know? Helping Students Build Justifications

Thursday, April 14, 2016: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Golden Gate C1 (Marriott)

 

Lead Speaker:
Nicora Placa

Handouts Placa_HowDoYouKnow.pdf

 

Having students justify claims is a key component of math classrooms. But it’s often hard for them to do. We will examine tools and activities that help students develop arguments. Looking primarily at fractions, we will explore how students can use diagrams, objects, and drawings to develop arguments and justify conclusions.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Session

 

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