VCTM Extended Sessions

Schedule of Extended Sessions (1.5 hours)

Last update: February 12, 2001

Friday (March 9)

10:15 am - 11:45 am

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Date/Time

Number

Grade Level

Room

Title

Presenter(s)

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Friday

17

K-3

Rm 1207

The SOL and AIMS for K-3 Teachers

Amanda May

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Hands-On Activities from AIMS that support the SOL. A correlation of each grades' SOL with AIMS activities will be provided.

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Friday

64

Gr. 1-5

Rm 2201

"Nifty" Number Sense

Debbie Delozier, Linda Murphy, Becky Parker, Cindy Sypolt

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Hands-on activities, strategies and games to help develop a stronger Number sense in your students.

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Friday

18

Gr. 2-4

Rm 2202

Learning Multiplication Facts Can Be Fun

Carolyn Hairston

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Fun ways to teach multiplication facts with hands-on activities. A make and take approach.

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Friday

19

Gr. 5-8

Rm 2203

Data Representation

Carol Knight

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Learn strategies for teaching stem-and-leaf, box-and-whisker plots, circle graphs, histograms, etc. Advantages and disadvantages of each will be discussed.

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Friday

20

Gr. 4-8

Rm 1208

Fed and Unfed Worms, Bouncing Spheres and Airplanes: What Can you Infer from the Data

Carol Rezba

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Using stem-and-leaf plots, box-and-whiskers plots and measures of center, participants will analyze a variety of generated data sets.

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Friday

21

Gr. 6-9

Rm 0208

Introduction to Algeblocks

Gayle Bynum

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Participants will use Algeblocks to explore algebraic concepts.

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Friday

22

Gr. 10

Rm 0302

Open the Gate

Jimmie Wilson

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Explore the use of the TI-83 as a tool for success on the Algebra I SOL test. BYOC

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Friday

23

Gr. 8-11

Rm 1203

Real-Life Matrices: They are part of the SOL

Jennifer Rhawn& Cynthis Baird

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Participants will be given a variety of matrix strategies and applications to use in their classes to help students master the matrix SOL.

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Friday

24

Gr. 8-16

Lab 248

Internet Resources for Geometry

Sue Hagen

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Look at the many interactive resources for geometry on the web. Visualizing concepts in Geometry was never so easy!

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Friday

70

Gr. 9-12

Rm 2204

How to use Old Shoestrings (& Other Manipulatives) in Geometry

Maria Wiiki

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Activities using string, patty paper & geometer's sketchpad focusing on components of topics in circles.

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Friday

60

Gr. 11-14

Rm 0207

Nobody Likes a Cold Cup of Coffee

Crista Hamilton

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Through the use of the CBL, TI-83 calculator, and temperature probes will be used to collect data. Exponential functions will be created and analyzed to determine the best cup.

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Date/Time	Number	Grade Level	Room	Title	Presenter(s)
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Friday	17	K-3	Rm 1207	The SOL and AIMS for K-3 Teachers	Amanda May
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Hands-On Activities from AIMS that support the SOL. A correlation of each grades' SOL with AIMS activities will be provided.
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Friday	64	Gr. 1-5	Rm 2201	"Nifty" Number Sense	Debbie Delozier, Linda Murphy, Becky Parker, Cindy Sypolt
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Hands-on activities, strategies and games to help develop a stronger Number sense in your students.
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Friday	18	Gr. 2-4	Rm 2202	Learning Multiplication Facts Can Be Fun	Carolyn Hairston
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Fun ways to teach multiplication facts with hands-on activities. A make and take approach.
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Friday	19	Gr. 5-8	Rm 2203	Data Representation	Carol Knight
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Learn strategies for teaching stem-and-leaf, box-and-whisker plots, circle graphs, histograms, etc. Advantages and disadvantages of each will be discussed.
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Friday	20	Gr. 4-8	Rm 1208	Fed and Unfed Worms, Bouncing Spheres and Airplanes: What Can you Infer from the Data	Carol Rezba
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Using stem-and-leaf plots, box-and-whiskers plots and measures of center, participants will analyze a variety of generated data sets.
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Friday	21	Gr. 6-9	Rm 0208	Introduction to Algeblocks	Gayle Bynum
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Participants will use Algeblocks to explore algebraic concepts.
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Friday	22	Gr. 10	Rm 0302	Open the Gate	Jimmie Wilson
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Explore the use of the TI-83 as a tool for success on the Algebra I SOL test. BYOC
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Friday	23	Gr. 8-11	Rm 1203	Real-Life Matrices: They are part of the SOL	Jennifer Rhawn& Cynthis Baird
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Participants will be given a variety of matrix strategies and applications to use in their classes to help students master the matrix SOL.
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Friday	24	Gr. 8-16	Lab 248	Internet Resources for Geometry	Sue Hagen
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Look at the many interactive resources for geometry on the web. Visualizing concepts in Geometry was never so easy!
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Friday	70	Gr. 9-12	Rm 2204	How to use Old Shoestrings (& Other Manipulatives) in Geometry	Maria Wiiki
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Activities using string, patty paper & geometer's sketchpad focusing on components of topics in circles.
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Friday	60	Gr. 11-14	Rm 0207	Nobody Likes a Cold Cup of Coffee	Crista Hamilton
10:15 am - 11:45 am				Through the use of the CBL, TI-83 calculator, and temperature probes will be used to collect data. Exponential functions will be created and analyzed to determine the best cup.
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Extended Sessions

Friday (March 9)

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

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Date/Time

Number

Grade Level

Room

Title

Presenter(s)

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Friday

25

Gr K-1

Rm 0207

Estimating and Comparing for Primary Math

Susan Bonekemper

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

This session will demonstrate how to teach estimating and comparing length, weight, volume, and quantity of concrete materials through simple but fun activities.

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Friday

62

Gr. 3-6

Rm 1208

"Don't Tip the Scale"

Anita C. Lockett

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Find out how to provide elementary students a visual and kinesthetic approach to the fundamentals of algebra.

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Friday

26

Gr. 4-7

Rm 1207

The Joy of Math

Catherine Albrecht

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

A collection of fun ideas for the middle grade math class. Based on the metric system, the power of ten and the order of operations, these ideas will spice up the class through song, dance, and story. It reaches all learners and is guaranteed to bring sm

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Friday

27

Gr. 5-8

Rm 0208

Mathematics for the Special Student in Middle School

William Schall

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

This session will focus on activities, strategies, and materials that can be used for the middle school student that needs more help. Activities will be discussed and demonstrated. Handouts of activities and suggested strategies will be provided.

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Friday

28

Gr. 6-8

Rm 2204

Having Fun with Patterns and Algebra

Sharon Emerson-Stonnell

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Learn hands-on activities that can be used to teach patterns, functions and algebra SOL in grades 6-8.

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Friday

67

Gr. 6-8

Lab 248

Patterns, Functions and Algebra with Spreadsheets TO GO Please!

Kathleen Mead

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Learn engaging computer spreadsheet activities that help students master SOL concepts in the patterns, functions and algebra strand. Take home some EXCELlent ideas for the computer lab.

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Friday

29

Gr. 7

Rm 0302

Trashy Math-Grade 7 SOL

Alice Coates

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Some dessert lessons to enhance 7th grade SOL entrees will be offered using recycled trash and folded paper.

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Friday

30

Gr. 8-16

Rm 1209

Geometer's Sketchpad on the Cassiopeia

Sue Hagen

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

A hands-on workshop introducing teachers to Geometer's Sketchpad on the versatile Cassiopeia-a hand held computer designed for the mathematics classroom-through supporting materials from Casio written by Clemson University.

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Friday

69

Gr. 8-12

Rm 2209

T^4: Thinking about, Talking about, and Taking action with Technology in Algebra I

Ellen Hook

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Calculator activities for teaching the SOL. Bring your own calculator.

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Friday

31

Gr. 8-12

Rm 2207

Modeling Real-Life Functions: A Project

Jennifer Rhawn & Cynthia Baird

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

The project requires students to address real-life functions graphically, algebraically, numerically, and verbally. Participants will complete the data search and curve fitting portion of the project.

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Friday

32

Gr. 8-12

Lab 246

Problem Solving and Reasoning with the Geometer's Sketchpad

Suzanne Rushton Harper

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Learn how to use the dynamic sketches to model and explore non-routine problems. Participants will create their own sketches for investigations. Handouts and disks will be provided.

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Friday

33

Gr. 8-12

Rm 1203

6 R's of SOL Success: Restructure, Review, Resources, Reteach, Reinforce, Reward

Bob Parker & Patricia Parker

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Presenting specific ideas for you to take back to the Algebra I or II classroom that will promote success on the SOL test

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Date/Time	Number	Grade Level	Room	Title	Presenter(s)
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Friday	25	Gr K-1	Rm 0207	Estimating and Comparing for Primary Math	Susan Bonekemper
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				This session will demonstrate how to teach estimating and comparing length, weight, volume, and quantity of concrete materials through simple but fun activities.
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Friday	62	Gr. 3-6	Rm 1208	"Don't Tip the Scale"	Anita C. Lockett
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				Find out how to provide elementary students a visual and kinesthetic approach to the fundamentals of algebra.
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Friday	26	Gr. 4-7	Rm 1207	The Joy of Math	Catherine Albrecht
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				A collection of fun ideas for the middle grade math class. Based on the metric system, the power of ten and the order of operations, these ideas will spice up the class through song, dance, and story. It reaches all learners and is guaranteed to bring sm
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Friday	27	Gr. 5-8	Rm 0208	Mathematics for the Special Student in Middle School	William Schall
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				This session will focus on activities, strategies, and materials that can be used for the middle school student that needs more help. Activities will be discussed and demonstrated. Handouts of activities and suggested strategies will be provided.
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Friday	28	Gr. 6-8	Rm 2204	Having Fun with Patterns and Algebra	Sharon Emerson-Stonnell
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				Learn hands-on activities that can be used to teach patterns, functions and algebra SOL in grades 6-8.
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Friday	67	Gr. 6-8	Lab 248	Patterns, Functions and Algebra with Spreadsheets TO GO Please!	Kathleen Mead
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				Learn engaging computer spreadsheet activities that help students master SOL concepts in the patterns, functions and algebra strand. Take home some EXCELlent ideas for the computer lab.
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Friday	29	Gr. 7	Rm 0302	Trashy Math-Grade 7 SOL	Alice Coates
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				Some dessert lessons to enhance 7th grade SOL entrees will be offered using recycled trash and folded paper.
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Friday	30	Gr. 8-16	Rm 1209	Geometer's Sketchpad on the Cassiopeia	Sue Hagen
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				A hands-on workshop introducing teachers to Geometer's Sketchpad on the versatile Cassiopeia-a hand held computer designed for the mathematics classroom-through supporting materials from Casio written by Clemson University.
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Friday	69	Gr. 8-12	Rm 2209	T^4: Thinking about, Talking about, and Taking action with Technology in Algebra I	Ellen Hook
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				Calculator activities for teaching the SOL. Bring your own calculator.
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Friday	31	Gr. 8-12	Rm 2207	Modeling Real-Life Functions: A Project	Jennifer Rhawn & Cynthia Baird
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				The project requires students to address real-life functions graphically, algebraically, numerically, and verbally. Participants will complete the data search and curve fitting portion of the project.
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Friday	32	Gr. 8-12	Lab 246	Problem Solving and Reasoning with the Geometer's Sketchpad	Suzanne Rushton Harper
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				Learn how to use the dynamic sketches to model and explore non-routine problems. Participants will create their own sketches for investigations. Handouts and disks will be provided.
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Friday	33	Gr. 8-12	Rm 1203	6 R's of SOL Success: Restructure, Review, Resources, Reteach, Reinforce, Reward	Bob Parker & Patricia Parker
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm				Presenting specific ideas for you to take back to the Algebra I or II classroom that will promote success on the SOL test
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Extended Sessions

Friday (March 9)

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

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Date/Time

Number

Grade Level

Room

Title

Presenter(s)

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Friday

34

Gr K-16

Lab 246

The SOL Organizer

Mike Loso, GBPC Region V

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

A technology based tool developed to encourage the engagement of teams of teachers in the task of taking the unpacked VA SOL and ensuring alignment with taught curriculum as a way to define and redefine curriculum as an ongoing process.

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Friday

65

Gr. K-5

Rm 2209

Going Crazy over Math Manipulatives

Angela Rabie & Jacqueline Smith-Watson

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Making and using a variety of teacher made manipulatives in mathematics instruction for the reinforcement of the SOL

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Friday

36

Gr. 5-7

Rm 1207

Terrific Tesselations

Lisa LoConte Allen

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Learn the basics of tesselations and how to teach it to your students, then learn how to create your own tesselations.

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Friday

38

Gr. 6-9

Rm 2204

Algebra for All (AlfA)

Stavroula K. Gailey

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Using concrete models to develop algebraic concepts

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Friday

39

Gr. 4-8

Rm 1208

The SOL and AIMS for 4-8 Teachers

Amanda May

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Hands-on activities from AIMS that support the SOL. A correlation for each grade's SOL with AIMS activities will be provided.

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Friday

68

Gr. 7-12

Rm 0207

Pump Up the Volume and Have a Party!

Antonella Berthin & Sandra Reznick

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Come party! We'll provide the hats…you provide the energy. Experience hands-on activities, bring meaning to concepts, make connections and extensions…from Pre-Algebra to Calculus.

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Friday

40

Gr. 8-10

Rm 0302

Computer Algebra System for Algebra I

Milton Norman

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Using the TI-92 for Algebra I while making geometry connections.

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Friday

41

Gr. 9-11

Rm 0208

Clemson Algebra Project (CAP) Introduction

Cynthia Baird & Jennifer Rhawn

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

An introduction to a supplemental Algebra I and II curriculum developed by Clemson University using Casio calculators and data collectors. The CAP is a week long summer workshop.

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Friday

42

Gr. 11-14

Rm 1203

Making Math Sing in a Pre-Calculus Class

Crista Hamilton

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Through the use of the CBL, TI-83 calculator, Vernier microphone, and tuning forks, sound data will be generated. Participants will analyze the resulting graphs and write a sine equation hat could be used as a model. Original compositions or well known

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Date/Time	Number	Grade Level	Room	Title	Presenter(s)
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Friday	34	Gr K-16	Lab 246	The SOL Organizer	Mike Loso, GBPC Region V
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				A technology based tool developed to encourage the engagement of teams of teachers in the task of taking the unpacked VA SOL and ensuring alignment with taught curriculum as a way to define and redefine curriculum as an ongoing process.
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Friday	65	Gr. K-5	Rm 2209	Going Crazy over Math Manipulatives	Angela Rabie & Jacqueline Smith-Watson
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				Making and using a variety of teacher made manipulatives in mathematics instruction for the reinforcement of the SOL
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Friday	36	Gr. 5-7	Rm 1207	Terrific Tesselations	Lisa LoConte Allen
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				Learn the basics of tesselations and how to teach it to your students, then learn how to create your own tesselations.
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Friday	38	Gr. 6-9	Rm 2204	Algebra for All (AlfA)	Stavroula K. Gailey
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				Using concrete models to develop algebraic concepts
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Friday	39	Gr. 4-8	Rm 1208	The SOL and AIMS for 4-8 Teachers	Amanda May
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				Hands-on activities from AIMS that support the SOL. A correlation for each grade's SOL with AIMS activities will be provided.
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Friday	68	Gr. 7-12	Rm 0207	Pump Up the Volume and Have a Party!	Antonella Berthin & Sandra Reznick
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				Come party! We'll provide the hats…you provide the energy. Experience hands-on activities, bring meaning to concepts, make connections and extensions…from Pre-Algebra to Calculus.
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Friday	40	Gr. 8-10	Rm 0302	Computer Algebra System for Algebra I	Milton Norman
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				Using the TI-92 for Algebra I while making geometry connections.
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Friday	41	Gr. 9-11	Rm 0208	Clemson Algebra Project (CAP) Introduction	Cynthia Baird & Jennifer Rhawn
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				An introduction to a supplemental Algebra I and II curriculum developed by Clemson University using Casio calculators and data collectors. The CAP is a week long summer workshop.
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Friday	42	Gr. 11-14	Rm 1203	Making Math Sing in a Pre-Calculus Class	Crista Hamilton
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm				Through the use of the CBL, TI-83 calculator, Vernier microphone, and tuning forks, sound data will be generated. Participants will analyze the resulting graphs and write a sine equation hat could be used as a model. Original compositions or well known
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Extended Sessions

Saturday (March 10)

8:30 am - 10:00 am

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Date/Time

Number

Grade Level

Room

Title

Presenter(s)

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Saturday

35

Gr. K-3

Rm 0207

Geometry for Little Kids

Vickie Inge

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Join us for a hands-on/minds-on session of fun activities that you can take back to your classroom to inspire your "kids" to see their world geometrically. [Note: this workshop was moved from its original schedule on Friday PM]

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Saturday

63

Gr K-2

Rm 1203

Money in My Pocket: Personal Finance for K-2

Martha Hopkins & Edna Cain

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Participants will engage in activities used to teach students about money, income, spending, saving, and credit in our market economy. Correlation to math and economic SOL.

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Saturday

44

Gr. 6-9

Lab 246

Reteaching Middle School Mathematics Using Software

Steve Lapinski

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Hear how one school division is using Larson's Excel@Algebra to help teachers individualize their reteaching of middle school SOL.

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Saturday

45

Gr. 5-7

Rm 1208

Kool Kaleidocycles

Joy L. Wright

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Using the art of M.C. Escher to excite your students, create three-dimensional art/ math projects to take back to the classroom with you.

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Saturday

46

Gr. 6-8

Rm 2204

Teaching Middle School with 1" Squares

Carol Knight

8:30 am - 10:00 am

See how 1" squares can be used to teach SOL in all reporting categories. Teachers will get squares to take back to their classroom.

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Saturday

47

Gr. 6-12

Rm 1207

Investigating Map Projections Using Monte Carlo Simulations

Jesse L.M. Wilkins & David Hicks

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Participants will investigate properties of different map projections using simulation.

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Saturday

48

Gr. 8-12

Lab 248

World Wide Math-The Internet in your Math Classroom

John W. Staley

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Explore the wonderful world of math on the internet. Come learn how to prepare internet lessons for your class. (Bring a lesson topic)

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Saturday

49

Gr. 8-12

Rm 0302

Using the Scientific Calculator in Adult Ed Classes

Clysta C. Walters

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Geared really toward GED instructors, the session will help participants understand how the scientific calculator functions. The new GED 2002 will allow the use of the calculator.

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Saturday

50

Gr. 10-15

Rm 0208

Flying High With Vectors

Bruce H. Hemp & Dan Riley

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Experience basic to advanced vector activities. Geometer's sketchpad will be used to create a wind Triangle.

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Date/Time	Number	Grade Level	Room	Title	Presenter(s)
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Saturday	35	Gr. K-3	Rm 0207	Geometry for Little Kids	Vickie Inge
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Join us for a hands-on/minds-on session of fun activities that you can take back to your classroom to inspire your "kids" to see their world geometrically. [Note: this workshop was moved from its original schedule on Friday PM]
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Saturday	63	Gr K-2	Rm 1203	Money in My Pocket: Personal Finance for K-2	Martha Hopkins & Edna Cain
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Participants will engage in activities used to teach students about money, income, spending, saving, and credit in our market economy. Correlation to math and economic SOL.
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Saturday	44	Gr. 6-9	Lab 246	Reteaching Middle School Mathematics Using Software	Steve Lapinski
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Hear how one school division is using Larson's Excel@Algebra to help teachers individualize their reteaching of middle school SOL.
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Saturday	45	Gr. 5-7	Rm 1208	Kool Kaleidocycles	Joy L. Wright
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Using the art of M.C. Escher to excite your students, create three-dimensional art/ math projects to take back to the classroom with you.
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Saturday	46	Gr. 6-8	Rm 2204	Teaching Middle School with 1" Squares	Carol Knight
8:30 am - 10:00 am				See how 1" squares can be used to teach SOL in all reporting categories. Teachers will get squares to take back to their classroom.
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Saturday	47	Gr. 6-12	Rm 1207	Investigating Map Projections Using Monte Carlo Simulations	Jesse L.M. Wilkins & David Hicks
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Participants will investigate properties of different map projections using simulation.
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Saturday	48	Gr. 8-12	Lab 248	World Wide Math-The Internet in your Math Classroom	John W. Staley
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Explore the wonderful world of math on the internet. Come learn how to prepare internet lessons for your class. (Bring a lesson topic)
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Saturday	49	Gr. 8-12	Rm 0302	Using the Scientific Calculator in Adult Ed Classes	Clysta C. Walters
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Geared really toward GED instructors, the session will help participants understand how the scientific calculator functions. The new GED 2002 will allow the use of the calculator.
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Saturday	50	Gr. 10-15	Rm 0208	Flying High With Vectors	Bruce H. Hemp & Dan Riley
8:30 am - 10:00 am				Experience basic to advanced vector activities. Geometer's sketchpad will be used to create a wind Triangle.
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Extended Sessions

Saturday (March 10)

10:15 am - 11:45 am

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Date/Time

Number

Grade Level

Room

Title

Presenter(s)

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Saturday

51

Gr. K-8

Rm 2204

An Implementation Model for K-8 Standards-based materials

Marlene Robinson & Wayne Patty

10:15 am - 11:45 am

We will share our strategies and practice for implementing MathScapes in grades 6-8 and Investigations in grades K-5.

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Saturday

52

Gr. 1-5

Rm 1208

Melodies, Methods & Models that Make Math Marvelous and Meaningful

Brenda Barrow

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Learn strategies that help students master concepts while having fun. Learn how to help students become "math lovers" and not "math phobics". Come have fun!

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Saturday

66

Gr. 2-7

Rm 0208

Making Connections through Consecutive Numbers

Anita C. Lockett

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Use problem solving strategies to solve a variety of representations of consecutive numbers- from shaking hands to bowling, from recursive rule to explicit.

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Saturday

53

Gr. 4-9

Rm 1207

Math:Just for the Fun of It

Amanda May

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Put fun and excitement back in the math class with math investigations that explore patterns, spatial visualization and thinking.

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Saturday

54

Gr. 5-8

Rm 0302

Poster Board Teaching

Terry L. Leake

10:15 am - 11:45 am

This presentation will explain how to emphasize the Geometry portion of the middle school SOL.

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Saturday

55

Gr. 6-9

Rm 1209

Patterns, Functions and Algebraic Reasoning

Kathleen Staley

10:15 am - 11:45 am

The explorations presented allow students to think before and beyond the answer; to see patterns, to generalize, to extend, to connect and to evaluate.

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Saturday

56

Gr. 6-7

Rm 0207

Geometry with a Twist

Francis Cooney & Lisa LoConte Allen

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Participants will create a 3-D dodecahedron "ball". A variety of ways to integrate this project across curriculum, including the internet, will be presented.

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Saturday

57

Gr. 8-11

Rm 1203

Instructional Strategies Using the Graphing Calculator to Boost Standardized Test Scores

Cathy Meador

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Want to get a little deeper and find ways to integrate graphing technology into your Algebra I and II lessons while boosting test scores? This one's for you!

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Saturday

58

Gr. 9-12

Rm 2201

Integrating Mathematics and Our Environment

Linda Galofaro

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Participants will collect data from an experiment, analyze the data, and apply their findings to the real world environment.

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Saturday

59

Gr. 9-12

Lab 248

Interactive Explorations

Brian Sharp

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Participants will investigate lines of best fit (A.17) and absolute values of linear functions (AII.4/AII.8) using free interactive website ExploreMath.com along with hands-on activities.

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