Thursday, October 27, 2016: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
229 (Phoenix Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Stefanie M. Hassan
The concept of slope is a mystery to many students. Building a foundation for making sense of slope begins with a concrete understanding of rate, ratios, proportional relationships, and similarity. By introducing slope as a rate, particularly a unit rate, the real meaning and relevance of slope can emerge.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session