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NCTM 2016 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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

530- Conceptual Understanding vs. Procedural Fluency: A Balancing Act

Saturday, April 16, 2016: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM
3006 (Moscone)

 

Lead Speaker:
Leandra Cleveland

Handouts 530 - Cleveland - Conceptual Understand Vs Procedural Fluency A Balancing Act.pdf 530 - Cleveland - Conceptual Understand Vs Procedural Fluency A Balancing Act Slides.pdf

 

Conceptual understanding and procedural fluency are both critical to students' mathematical success. In this session, participants will explore methods for developing conceptual understanding along with ideas for encouraging procedural fluency. Some methods to be discussed include Number Talks, 3-Act tasks, problem solving, and fluency stations.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Workshop

 

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