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NCTM 2016 Regional Conference & Exposition: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

43- The Language of Multiplying Fractions

Tuesday, November 1, 2016: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
204 A (Pennsylvania Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Ryan Casey

Handouts NCTM Philly language of multiplying.pdf NCTM philly RCasey handouts final.pdf

 

In grades 4 and 5, students extend their understanding of multiplication to the rationals. The procedure for multiplying fractions is simple, so it is critical that teachers provide students with tasks that ensure understanding of what it means to multiply rational numbers. We will look at students' language around multiplication and fractions.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Workshop

 

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