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NCTM 2016 Regional Conference & Exposition: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

212- The Six Different Answers to 34 ÷ 8

Wednesday, November 2, 2016: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM
Franklin 1 (Philadelphia Marriott Downtown)

 

Lead Speaker:
Dave I. Kennedy


 

How can 34 ÷ 8 have six different answers? When the answer depends on the context of six different word problems! We’ll examine scenarios that call for a variety of forms of the answer, practice writing some problems of our own, and discuss how all this work brings to life the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Burst

 

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