Reading $\pi$: Helping children move from symbol to meaning

Author(s)
Emma
Winkel
*,
Pacific University
Talk Abstract
Students currently learn of $\pi$ in a formulaic context; as a value needed for the effective calculation of the circumference or area of a circle. In this talk, we present an activity that uses manipulatives to help middle grade students develop an understanding of the geometrical meaning of $\pi$.
Talk Subject
Mathematics Education
Time Slot
2016-04-02T14:45:00
Room Number
STAG 263