Wednesday, November 2, 2016: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM
204 A (Pennsylvania Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Jill A. Perry
A focus on “getting kids ready” for tests has reduced mathematical writing to demonstrating understanding. In this workshop, by engaging in writing to learn mathematics and discussing how to scaffold students’ mathematical writing, we will look at writing as a way for students to make sense of mathematical ideas and reason mathematically.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Workshop