Completing the Incomplete: Making Sense of Completing the Square Using Manipulatives

Presenters/Authors

• Erhan Haciomeroglu, University of Central FloridaFollow
• Heidi Eisenreich, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
• Aline Abassian, University of Central FloridaFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

4-5-2017

Copyright

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Abstract or Description

Participants will use algebra tiles to make sense of completing the square. This workshop will focus on collaboration to build a deeper understanding of the topic. Participants will also discuss student misconceptions, possible errors when completing the square, and how manipulatives can help students make sense of the process.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting (NCTM)

Location

San Antonio, TX

Recommended Citation

Haciomeroglu, Erhan, Heidi Eisenreich, Aline Abassian. 2017. "Completing the Incomplete: Making Sense of Completing the Square Using Manipulatives." Mathematical Sciences: Faculty Presentations (1991-2022). Presentation 105.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/math-sci-facpres/105