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Innov8: Engaging the Struggling Learner

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47- Visual Pattern Tasks: A Vehicle for Promoting Algebraic Reasoning

Thursday, November 17, 2016: 1:45 PM-3:00 PM
232 (America's Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Margaret Smith

Handouts 47-Smith-Visual Pattern Tasks- Transcript-Dubno and Counting Cubes.pdf 47-Smith-Visual Pattern Tasks-task-resources-student work.pdf

 

In this session, participants will consider the potential of visual patterns tasks for promoting reasoning and problem solving. Participants will engage in several activities, including solving a visual pattern task, anticipating the ways students will solve the task, and considering how to support students' learning without taking over the thinking for them.

 

Presentation Format: Task Talks

 

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