Track
MCTM (Mathematics)
Name
Making negative numbers meaningful using contexts and representations
Description
Students can learn procedures and rules for operations with signed integers, but it can be a real challenge to make these procedures meaningful. We'll explore how realistic contexts and novel representations can be used to make negative numbers meaningful for students.
Speakers
This sectional targets grade level(s):
6-8
Session Format
Session - In-Person
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
1
Capacity
30