- Presenter: David Arredondo and Garland Linkenhogen
- Level: All
- Title: Agile Minds
- Abstract: Agile Mind is a math solution created and developed by the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas in Austin. Based on its success in the initial AP services (Statistics and Calculus) the concept was extended to all secondary math classes including Middle School Math 1 and 2 (addresses 7th and 8th grade TEKS), Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus. Some courses are still under development for full release for Fall 2006. The Dana Center is responsible for the content, alignment and development. In a unique arrangement, Agile Mind provides a business partnership, including school relationships and business functions. Audience: Curriculum Superintendents and Supervisors, Math Coordinators, Principals, Deans of Instruction and Math teachers.
- Presenter: Christian Auger of CCISD
- Level: All
- Title: Graphs in MS Word and Power Point
- Abstract: Whether you are doing scatter plots, bar graphs or circle graphs, to create worksheets for your math classes or to represent data for your administrators or colleagues; learn how to graph trend lines and how to do regressions. Microsoft Word & Power Point have a simple yet powerful graphing tool; this workshop is a must for any math teacher at any grade level
- Presenter: Faye Bruun and Cyndi Horne of PEIC—Corpus Christi
- Level: All
- Title: All you need to know about the Texas Mathematics/Science Diagnostic System
- Abstract: Learn how to use a FREE on line math (and soon to be Science) assessment with an item bank of approximately 4,000 English and Spanish math items aligned to the TEKS. Preconfigured assessments and/or teacher created, to be taken on line or paper and pencil. Computer Adaptive Testing now available for grades 4-8.
- Presenter: Edward Burger of Williams College
- Level: All
- Title: Teaching Students the Joys of Creative Thinking
- Abstract: It is so easy to get swept up in "teaching toward the test" and covering our mandated course syllabi that we can forget the big pedagogical picture. Here we will celebrate the real prize--teaching our students how to be imaginative and creative within mathematics and beyond. Our celebration will involve entertaining antics together with real methods that allow us to foster the joyful pleasures of creative thinking will still preparing our kids for the stressful reality of standardized exams.
- Presenter: Pam Chandler of HRW
- Level: Middle School
- Title: Activities and Strategies for Meeting the TEKS and TAKS
- Abstract: This presentation focuses on activities that can be easily done, with a minimum of materials. The only materials needed are any kind of token for holding a place on a game board and anything like number cubes or dice that can generate numbers. In addition to the activities we will offer some strategies for making sure the students get the math that the activities present.
- Presenter: Hope Chapa-Lucas of ETA Cuisinaire
- Level: All
- Title: VERSATILES – The Captivating puzzles with purposeful Practice of a workbook. Cross curricular activities for Grades K -10.
- Abstract: A Self Correcting skills practice system For Math, Science, and Language Arts programs. Ideal for Classroom enrichment or remediation, learning centers, Title 1, after school and summer programs.
- Presenter: Leonor Chavera of CCISD
- Level: Elementary
- Title: Integrating and Communicating Mathematics Through Children's Literature with Math Connections and Teacher Developed Lesson Plans
- Abstract: Presenter will demonstrate how there are literally hundreds of children's books that naturally develop mathematical concepts. Presenter will demonstrate a list of selected titles, grade levels and authors with teacher developed lesson plans. These Children's Literature will serve as a natural starting point for discussions and investigations into a variety of mathematics concepts.
- Presenter: Laura Dobbins and Kim Skinner of FBISD
- Level: Elementary
- Title: Probability & Statistics Through the Grades
- Abstract: This workshop will provide participants activities designed to promote opportunities to actively engage students in dialogue and problem solving related to probability & statistics in the elementary classroom.
- Presenter: James Douglas
- Level: Middle School
- Title: Recognizing Patterns and Sequences: Mr. Veneno’s Mowing Pattern
- Abstract: Designed for eighth grade level mathematics, Mr. Veneno’s Mowing Pattern teaches students to recognize and extend patterns with connections to real-world scenarios. Calculating the cost of cellular telephone usage or amounts needed to prepare a family meal are included. Mr. Veneno’s peculiar way of mowing his grass helps foster algebraic thinking.
- Presenter: Nadina Duran-Hutchings of TAMUCC
- Level: Elementary
- Title: PATRONES: “A Pattern Thinking Place”
- Abstract: “What is algebraic knowledge?” and “How early can a student be introduced to algebraic thinking?” are the questions this presentation attempts to address. Mark Driscoll in ‘Fostering Algebraic Thinking” classifies the habits of mind associated with algebraic thought into the following categories: doing-undoing processes and operations, recognizing patterns and building rules to represent functions and abstracting from computations to create structure. The modules featured in this presentation: Casa LINEA and Casa CANVAS, are appropriate for uses in the fifth grade to the ninth grade classrooms. The interactive activities that comprise this presentation will develop the necessary expertise to implement them in school settings.
- Presenter: Nadina Duran-Hutchings
- Level: All
- Title: PATRONES: A Pattern Thinking Place
- Abstract: What is algebraic knowledge? and How early can a student be introduced to algebraic thinking? are the questions this presentation attempts to address. Mark Driscoll in ‘Fostering Algebraic Thinking” classifies the habits of mind associated with algebraic thought into the following categories: doing-undoing processes and operations, recognizing patterns and building rules to represent functions and abstracting from computations to create structure. The modules featured in this presentation: Casa LINEA and Casa CANVAS, are appropriate for uses in the fifth grade to the ninth grade classrooms. The interactive activities that comprise this presentation will develop the necessary expertise to implement them in school settings.
- Presenter: Terry Friedrichs of TAMUCC
- Level: Elementary
- Title: A World of Shapes: Spatial Reasoning in Young Children
- Abstract: This session will review geometrical thinking in young children and look at ways to promote development through hands on activities.
- Presenter: Sheri Haigh-Salinas
- Level: All
- Title: National Certification: What is it and how can it help my career?
- Abstract: Participants will be introduced to the National Professional Board of Teaching Standards, the certification process, and advice on how to start the process. NPBTS certification process challenges a candidate to grow professionally. It focuses attention on national standards, classroom management, critical thinking, hands-on materials, and professional outreach. Networking with other candidates and nationally certified professionals enriches the experience.
- Presenter: Sheri Haigh-Salinas
- Level: Middle School
- Title: Algebraic Reasoning in Middle School
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- Presenter: Nancy Knobles of
- Level: Middle School
- Title: Tangrams
- Abstract: Participants will begin with a 6 inch by 6 inch square and create the seven Tangram pieces. During this phase, geometric vocabulary will be reviewed. Each Tangram piece and its properties will be identified. Different measurement tools (square inch tiles, rulers, 1-inch grid paper, square centimeter tiles, and 1-cm grid paper) will be provided to calculate the perimeter and area of each Tangram piece. Using the seven Tangram pieces, participants will create other geometric shapes such as rectangles, trapezoids, etc. Participants will determine and prove the fraction, decimal, and percent representation for each piece if the original 6-inch by 6-inch square represents 1 whole unit.
- Presenter: Jennifer Leary of CCISD and Yolanda Savage
- Level: Elementary
- Title: Sampling and Bar Graphs
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- Presenter: Terri Matthews of CCISD
- Level: Elementary
- Title: Number Concepts: What does 25 mean to you?
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- Presenter: Katie Owen of TM ISD and Shanah Yandell, AIMS Grant
- Level: Up to Algebra 1
- Title: Navigation through USA TODAY
- Abstract: Participants will have hands-on experience using the TI Navigator System as they work through a lesson taken from Algebra using Real World Data: USA TODAY Activities for the TI-Navigator System. They will experience the activity from both a teacher and students perspective. Participants will use the USA TODAY infograph ?More Students Apply Early? to develop scatter plots, determine the mean value of the data, explore the rate of change (slope) and the y-intercept, calculate the line of best fit, and make predictions as they experience new levels of student interaction with the use of technology.
- Presenter: Christine Peters of
- Level: Middle School
- Title: Making Quadrilaterals with Tangrams
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- Presenter: Timothy Pope of Key Curriculum Press
- Level: High School
- Title: Building Algebra 2 Success for All
- Abstract: This session will provide teachers with research-based tools and methodology for increasing capacity in all students for success in advanced mathematics. There will be discussion of the pedagogy and instructional strategies for building Algebra II success, especially for struggling learners. We will go through TEKS-appropriate activities and share strategies for reaching all students while also preparing them for success in higher-level courses as well as on the exit-level TAKS.
- Presenter: Sheryl Roehl of STRSI
- Level: High School
- Title: Math In Motion--Cube It
- Abstract: Participants will use origami to build a cube. As they make each fold, they will identify key geometric properties that exit in the cube building unit. Each participant will leave with the cube they have built and a powerpoint that shows how to build the cube step-by-step. Join us for a great motivational experience to use with students.
- Presenter: Sheryl Roehl of STRSI
- Level: Middle School
- Title: Origami in Middle School
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- Presenter: Richard Rupp of Del Mar College
- Level: High School
- Title: Fractals in Geometer’s Sketchpad
- Abstract: Following a brief refresher on the basics and nature of the The Geometer’s Sketchpad, participants will engage in hands-on activities designed to introduce proper and effective usage of the iterate function of The Geometer’s Sketchpad. Fractals will be introduced as iterated function systems and classic fractal images will be created by participants though the construction of each fractals initiator (seed) and subsequent transformation into the generator (first iteration). Participants will be provided with a pictorial catalog of the initators and generators for many common fractals, including: Sierpinki gasket, Sierpinski carpet, Koch curve, quadric Koch curve, Lévy’s curve, Minkowski’s fractal, box curve, and Cantor set. Special attention will be given to the concepts of self-similarity, replacement ratio, and scaling factors necessary for the computation of similarity (fractal) dimension. Applications of fractals in real world situations will be briefly discussed.
- Presenter: Schubert
- Level: High School
- Title: Crazy Quadratics: An introduction to quadratics using a Flash animation from PATRONES: A Pattern Thinking Place
- Abstract: Using the COORDINA module from PATRONES, through guided discovery, participants will gain knowledge of the effect of the "a" and "c" constants for the quadratic y = ax^2 + c .
- Presenter: Jan Scott of HRW
- Level: High School
- Title: Activities for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2
- Abstract: With all the information on the Internet, a wealth of activities can be made available to teachers. This session will provide hands-on activities and a list of online-based activities with handouts for your use in Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II classrooms.
- Presenter: Sukhbir Singh of Carrol HS
- Level: High School
- Title: From Math O’Phobia to Math O’Philia
- Abstract: High school mathematics teaching strategies solve classroom management through differentiated instruction. We teachers need to reflect on ourselves to be more engaging for our students. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
- Presenter: Ping-Jung Tintera of TAMUCC
- Level: All
- Title: Math and Chess: The connections
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- Presenter: Aimee Williams of TAMUCC
- Level: Middle School
- Title: The Work of M.C. Escher and Tessellation Activity
- Abstract: There will be a short Power Point presentation on the life and work of M.C. Escher. The Power Point will also include information on Escher’s contributions to mathematics in the form of geometric symmetry. Following the Power Point, participants will learn how to create nonstandard tessellations and Escher-type drawings that illustrate motions in geometry. The tessellation activity will focus on creating tessellating patterns using the slice and slide method, so that the patterns can be translated or rotated onto a plane.
- Presenter: Aimee Williams of TAMUCC
- Level: Elementary
- Title: Tesselations in Elementary School
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- Presenter: Shanah Yandell, AIMS Grant
- Level: Elementary, Grade 3 through 5
- Title: Measurement Activities to Increase Use of the Mathematics Chart
- Abstract: Participants will receive game boards and activity sheets that will increase student use and understanding of the Mathematics Chart and its usefulness in Measurement. The activities are designed for high student interest and participation.
- Presenter: Shanah Yandell, AIMS Grant
- Level: Elementary, Primary Grades
- Title: Creating Story Boards for the Primary Grades using Power Point and Word *Abstract: Participants will receive two completed story boards and a handout detailing how to create their own story boards using Power Point. Participants will also learn how to create game cards to match the story boards and how to adapt the story boards to be age/developmentally appropriate to their classroom.
- Presenter: Elaine Young of TAMUCC
- Level: Elementary
- Title: MATH Survivor
- Abstract: MATH Survivor is a mathematical activity based on the hit CBS television show. This activity can be used outdoors, in a large room (cafeteria/gym), classroom, or at the students' desks. The outdoor version allows for students to be placed into tribes, choose a tribe name, design a tribe flag, and participate in tribal challenges. The winning tribe plays off for "sole survivor". This activity builds on kinesthetic learning, cooperation & communication, and an engaging context for historical mathematical problems such as Tower of Hanoi.
- Presenter: Elaine Young of TAMUCC
- Level: Elementary
- Title: Fractions with Slinkies and Easter Eggs
- Abstract: Toys and things around the house can be used to teach fractions and operations on fractions with understanding.
- Presenter: David Zimmerman of
- Level: High School
- Title: Modular Arithmetic
- Abstract: The presentation covers the entire concept of modular arithmetic from its origin and applications. The concept will be demonstrated through the use of dynamic models developed in Geometer’s Sketchpad using circles, tangents, and sine waves. There will be audience participation in a problem that involves modular arithmetic.