Thursday, October 27, 2016: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
101 AB (Phoenix Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Matthew B. Weber
Co-Speaker:
Amie Pierone
Attendees will engage in solving the Paint Problem, a rich task designed to contextualize operations with fractions. We will highlight the value of context in developing robust quantitative reasoning. We will also present data of teachersâ thinking on the Paint Problem and establish connections to the Common Core.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session