Mathematical Sciences: Faculty Presentations (1991-2022)
Completing the Incomplete: Making Sense of Completing the Square Using Manipulatives
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
