Friday, April 15, 2016: 2:45 PM-4:00 PM
3004 (Moscone)
Lead Speaker:
Christy Pettis
Co-speakers:
Pamela J. Richards
and
Bethann Wiley
Go beyond base-ten blocks to make deep connections between fractions and decimals using stories, pictures, and even dancing. Learn how to sequence these activities to highlight the key role that the powers of 10 play in fraction-decimal equivalence. Activities will focus on deepening participants’ understanding and may be adapted for classroom use.
Presentation Format: 3-5 Workshop