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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2019

3:00 - 4:30 Session 101 6th - 8th 203

Train Your Problem Solving Superpower with These

Problems

Work alone or team up to solve problems from international math contests. Multiple
solution questions are effective both for investigating and reinforcing many topics. Multi-
approach allows students to draw on their own talents and insights. The strengths and
abilities of each student are exercised and sharpened as different approaches are tried.

NCTM Principles to Actions: Implementing Tasks that Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving

Dennis Mulhearn, Valley Stream South HS, NY (39 years) retired

3:30 - 4:30 Session 102 3rd - 8th Atrium

Powerful Cross-Curricular Connections

Use the power of cross-curricular connections to actively engage students in adventures
promoting critical thinking. Explore interactive learning centers incorporating multiple
disciplines.

NCTM Principles to Actions: Establishing Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning, Implementing Tasks that Promote Reasoning and
Problem Solving, Using and Connecting Mathematical Representations, Facilitating Meaningful Mathematical Discourse
Pre-Service Teachers, University of South Carolina Aiken

3:30 - 4:30 Session 103 9th - College 100B

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions – A

Venn Diagram Approach

Explore a systematic way to assist students with finding the least common denominator
using Venn Diagrams. Ready-to-use classroom resources will be provided!
NCTM Principles to Actions: Building Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding
Jenny Van Buren, Powdersville High School

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