Name
The Mathematical Power of Building to Specifications
Description

Mathematics class often descends into a predictable pattern where mathematical objects are presented and then students are asked to identify and describe their properties. In this session, we will explore tasks that do the exact opposite: they give a set of identifying properties and ask students to build mathematical objects to these specifications. Using examples from a variety of topics across the middle and secondary grades, we will unpack the power of asking students to be mathematical designers and not simply mathematical describers.

Track
MCTM (Mathematics)
Date
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location Name
A279
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
1
Type of Session
Session - In-Person
This sectional targets grade level(s):
All
Capacity
31