Making Logarithms Meaningful through Progressive Formalization

Description

How can we make logarithms more relevant and sensible to students? This session will engage participants in activities from a unit designed to develop student understanding of and engagement with logarithms using the Realistic Mathematics Education design principle of progressive formalization.

Lead Speaker

David C Webb, University of Colorado Boulder

Co-Speaker(s)

Raymond Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder
Frederick Peck, University of Montana

Audience

10 to 12

Topics

Building on Students’ Strengths: Practices That Challenge, Engage, and Empower

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