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Welcome Educators!

Visit Texas Instruments ™ in the Exhibits Area

Schedule of Events:

Friday, February 4, Morning Sessions

9:00 – 10:30 a.m.—ASMSA

10:40 – 12:10 a.m.—ASMSA

Friday, February 4, Lunch Break

12:10 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.—Boxed Lunches, ASMSA Cafeteria

To reach the cafeteria, take the 2nd floor walkway to the residential building and go to the 3rd floor.

(if prepaid—or lunch on your own)

Friday, February 4, Afternoon Sessions

1:15 – 2:45 p.m.—ASMSA

2:55 – 4:25 p.m.—ASMSA

Friday, February 4, Complimentary Reception

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.—Arlington Hotel Conference Center

Keynote Speaker: Dr. James Schultz, Morton Chair of Mathematics Education at Ohio University

Saturday, February 5, Morning Sessions

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.—ASMSA

10:10 – 11:40 a.m.—ASMSA

Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts

First Floor, Board Room: Visit Our Exhibitors

(see list on next page)

**Library (4th Floor of Residence Building): Assistance Area**

Computer lab available to download software to your personal calculator. Assistance also offered.

Second through Fifth Floors: Workshop Sessions

(Coffee and water will be available on each floor in the mornings, and water in the afternoon.)

Visit the Exhibitors

Located in the Board Room on the First Floor

Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Texas Instruments—Ellen Johnston

Holt, Rinehart & Winston—Phyllis Tucker

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill—Mary Jane Attwood

The Wright Group—Jim Simpson

The Great Source—Debra Simpson

McDougal-Littell—Beth Tucker

CPO Science—Sally Dudley

BestQuest Teaching Systems—Susan Bariola

Prentice Hall—James A. Gray

Pearson Learning—Marge Arnsdorff

Scott Foresman--Sandy Schwartz

Great Explorations in Mathematics and Science—ACMSE

Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ACTM)

2005 T3 Regional Conference

Steering Committee

General Conference Chair— Dr. Jean McGehee, ACTM President

Facilities— Melanie Nichols

Faculty at ASMSA

Registration— Dr. Linda Griffith

Belinda Robertson

Staff at ACMSE

Program— Aimee Evans

Corey Boby

Tracy Watson

Exhibits— Tony Timms

ACTM Board Members— Dickie Thomasson

Retha Gipson

Rhonda Shannon

Susan Creekmore

Wallece Brewer

Friday, February 4, 2005

Room 2309 9:00-9:45

Get to Know your TI-10 and TI-15 Calculators

Marsha Burkholder, Westgate Alternative, Columbus Public Schools

Grades K-5: Elementary Math-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-10, TI-15: Beginner

Beginning session to get to know the TI-10 and TI-15 calculators.

Room 2402 9:00-10:30

Using the TI-15 to Teach Fractions

Linda Griffith, University of Central Arkansas

Grades 3-6: Elementary Mathematics-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-15: Beginner, Intermediate

This session will explore how to use the TI-15 as a tool to help students make sense of fractions.

Room 2301 9:00-10:30

Fun Ways to Integrate Math, Science and Technology

Nancy Via, Arch Ford Cooperative, Co-presenter Gena Anderson

Grades K-2: Elementary Math and Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-10: Beginner, Intermediate

We will use "pebbles" and "rocks" to involve K-2 teachers in math, science and technology standards.

Room 2307 9:00-10:30

Whet Your APPetite! An Intro to TI-84 Plus Family, APPS, TI-Navigator & More

Ellen Johnston, Texas Instruments

Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Other-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: All Levels

Try out APPS for the TI-83/84+ family and find out what's new as far as products (like the Emulator and Navigator 2.0), resources and support from Ellen, your local ETC. You may be the lucky winner of a fabulous door prize.

Room 2504 9:00-10:30

Money Matters: Using the Finance APP

Debbie Hill, Henderson State University

Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Beginner, Intermediate

Explore the Finance APP on the TI-83/84+ to solve mortgage, interest, and other real-world financial problems.

Room 2506 9:00-10:30

Factoring with Algebra Tiles, Pictures, and Technology

Will Riley, Oakdale Junior High

Grades 6-12: Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner

Explore multiplication and factoring of polynomials using Algebra Tiles, a pictoral approach, and graphing the function to use the zeros to factor.

Room 2302-6 9:00-10:30

Temperature Over Time-A Sinusoidal Model

Emily Thomasson, Blytheville High School

Grades 9-12: Algebra II-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-Interactive: Intermediate

Modeling data with sinusoidal pattern.

Room 2502-3 9:00-10:30

Using the TI-Navigator to Teach Cross Curriculum: The Pit and the Pendulum

Gary Hardin, Brad Roberts, June Jones, Jim Vanoven, Melanie Halsey, Angie Muse: Midland School

Grades 9-12: All Subjects-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-Navigator: Beginner

A team of cross curriculum teachers will show how students enjoyed studying The Pit and the Pendulum while using the advanced technology of the TI-Navigator.

Room 2205 9:00-10:30

Using the CBL2 to Prepare Kids for the Upcoming Science Assessment

David A. Young, Fayetteville High School

Grades 5-12, College/University: Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73, CBR/CBL2: Beginner, Intermediate

The CBL2 can be used with your graphing calculators (73, 83, 84, and/or 89) and various probes as you teach your kids. Come learn what can be done to help kids experience your sciences using Inquiry. The key to demonstrating ones knowledge in strange venues is related to how the knowledge was constructed. Learn of the DATAMATE and CBL/CBR APPS and how you can use this technology with kids in grade 5-16.

Room 2401 9:45-10:30

Writing Programs for the TI-73 Explorer

Stephanie Jarrett, Monticello Middle School

Grades 6-8: Middle Grades Math-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-73: Beginner

Demonstrate how to write and run a simple program on the TI-73 calculator for the classroom.

Room 2203-4 9:45-10:30

Can the TI-83/84 Help Students Understand Algebra?

Tony Timms, Conway Public Schools, Co-presenter Becky Suton

Grades 9-10: Algebra I-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner

We will explore how to help a student make sense of the big ideas and skills needed to be successful in Algebra.

Room 2409 9:45-10:30

Exploring Reflections, Rotations, and Transformations

Chris Howard, Forrest City High School

Grades 6-12: Geometry-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner

This hands-on exploration, through the use of lists, allows students to understand what changes are taking place when objects in a coordinate plane are reflected, rotated, and transformed.

Room 2505 9:45-10:30

T^3 Online Courses--Online Professional Development from T^3

Sagar Shah, Texas Instruments

Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Middle and High School Mathematics, Middle and High School Science-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI Website: Beginner, Intermediate

T^3 Online courses--Why? Advantages vs. face-to-face. How does it all work?

Room 2521 9:45-10:30

Fabulous Functional Fun

Troy Larkins and Jimmy Fetterly, Conway High School East

Grades 6-12: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate

An inductive approach to linear, quadratic, and other functions that connect diagrams to tables, tables to graphs, and graphs to equations using the TI-84

Room 2402 10:40-11:25

Creating and Using Electronic Labs

Todd Morstein, Flathead High School, Montana

Grades 9-12: All Science, Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: All Levels

Data gathering, data analysis and lab write-up all electronic. Send electronic labs to students and have them hand the lab back to you electronically.

Room 2205 10:40-12:10

What's in a name?

Marsha Burkholder, Westgate Alternative, Columbus Public Schools

Grades K-5: Elementary Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73, TI-10: Beginner

Fun hands-on activity using calculators to integrate math, reading and writing.

Room 2301 10:40-12:10

Small Minds, Big Math with the TI-10

Cindy Roberts, Great Rivers Educational Co-op

Grades K-2: Elementary Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-10: Beginner

Learn how to integrate the TI-10 when teaching "Big Math"--Algebraic Thinking, to "Small Minds." Hands-on activities will be presented for decomposing numbers, comparing quantities, and recording number sentences with variables.

Room 2307 10:40-12:10

A Navigator Classroom

Tracy Watson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Co-presenter Roxane Lee

Grades 9-12, College/University: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II, Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator: Beginner, Intermediate

Come and experience the new TI-Navigator features. Also, see how it has helped a teacher prepare her students for the state exams. For those Navigator users teaching 8th grade, Algebra I and/or Geometry, this is a must-attend session.

Room 2309 10:40-12:10

TI-15 As a Teaching Tool

Bonnie Robb, Northeast AR Education Co-op

Grades K-5: Elementary and Middle School Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-15: Beginner

We will use the TI-15 to teach place value, rounding, estimating, operation facts, mental math, factors, prime factors, organized lists, input-output, guess my rule, patterns, and fractions.

Room 2401 10:40-12:10

Beginner's Luck

Sheryl Cox, Arkansas Tech University

Grades K-8: Elementary Math, Middle Grades Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73: Beginner, Intermediate

Learn basic TI-73 keystrokes (we promise to go slowly) and activities to use the ProbSim App to teach probability concepts. Beginners welcome.

Room 2203-4 10:40-12:10

CBL and Physical Science

Michael Smith, Big Walnut High School, Sunbury, Ohio

Grades 9-12, College/Univ.: Chemistry, Physics, Gen. Science, Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: Beginner, Intermediate

This will be a hands on session that will allow you to try some activities that I have used in my Chemistry and Physics classes. I will not only show you how to run the equipment but the pedagogy I used to incorporate the labs into my curriculum.

Room 2407 10:40-12:10

Introduction to the TI-89 Titanium

Corey Boby, Texas Instruments

Grades 9-12: Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-89 Titanium: Beginner

The TI-89 Titanium is the most powerful TI calculator allowed on the AP Calculus and SAT exams. This session will demonstrate how to use the calculator from Algebra to Calculus.

Room 2411 10:40-12:10

Calculus Explorations with the Voyage 200

Linda Griffith, University of Central Arkansas

Grades 9-12, College/University: Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-Voyage: Beginner

This session will use the TI-Voyage 200 to conduct explorations in calculus.

Room 2504 10:40-12:10

Statistics: Simulating is Stimulating

George Bratton, University of Central Arkansas, Co-presenter Debbie Bratton

Grades 9-12, College/University: Statistics-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate

No time to "get into the field" for real data? Simulations can provide a meaningful, refreshing approach to most inferential topics.

Room 2506 10:40-12:10

Simple Science

Arlene Cain, Sam Houston High School

Grades 6-12: General Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBL2: Beginner

Get a quick start doing hands-on science with the CBL2. Learn to use the CBL2 doing simple science activities with light, temperature and voltage.

Room 2521 10:40-12:10

Modeling with Matrices

Debbie Hill, Henderson State University

Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate

Participants will use matrices to organize information and develop ways to find the "best" in a variety of real-world scenarios such as car purchases, jobs, or schools.

Room 2302/6 10:40-12:10

TI-Interactive Basics

Michael Sturdivant, ASMSA

Grades 6-12: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-Interactive: Beginner

This session will cover the basics of using TI-Interactive in the classroom.

Room 2502-3 10:40-12:10

Getting the Most Out of Your TI-Handheld

Marcelline Carr, Instructional Resource Center--LRSD, Co-presenter Vanessa Cleaver

Grades 6-12: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Intermediate

Presenters will share a variety of activities for middle school and high school students that are guaranteed to keep them engaged!

Room 2409 10:40-12:10

Voronoi Who?

Terrie T. Poehl, Louisiana State University

Grades 9-12: Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Intermediate, Advanced

Participants will discover the uses of Voronoi diagrams in business situations. The foundation of Voronoi diagrams lies in computational geometry (topology) and has social geography applications.

**Don’t Forget to Visit the Exhibitors on the First Floor**

Room 2203-4 1:15-2:45

Connecting Physics and Calculus

Shiloh Harder, Conway High School West, Co-presenter Tim Trawick

Grades 9-12, College/University: Calculus, Physics-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: Intermediate

We will use the harmonic motion of a spring-mass oscillating system and Calculus to relate position, velocity, and acceleration as well as force, displacement, and work.

Room 2205 1:15-2:45

Let's make "sense" of our senses

Marsha Burkholder, Westgate Alternative, Columbus Public Schools

Grades K-5: Elementary Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73, CBL2: Beginner

Fun hands-on science activities using technology to explore our 5 senses.

Room 2502-3 1:15-2:45

Data Collection with the TI-Navigator

David A. Young, Fayetteville High School

Grades 6-12, College/University: All Subjects-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR/CBL2, TI-Navigator: Beginner

Now that you have mastered the Learning Check, see the other side of the Navigator. Collect and send data and files to your kids in the service of learning mathematics and science.

Room 2307 1:15-2:45

The New TI-Navigator

Corey Boby, Texas Instruments

Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Middle and High School Mathematics, Middle and High School Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

Computers (TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator): Beginner

If you haven't seen TI-Navigator in the last two months you are in for a surprise. Newly re-designed software allows the teacher to conduct even more creative activities and to gain insights never before possible into their student's understanding. Come see how networked calculators can change your classroom.

Room 2309 1:15-2:45

Calculator + Literature = An Exciting 5-8 Mathematics Classroom

Susie Ward, Carlisle Public Schools

Grades 5-8, Preservice: Middle School Math, Literacy-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-15: Beginner

This session will focus on the use of the TI-15 calculator and children's literature to excite students about middle grades mathematics.

Room 2505 1:15-2:45

Using TI-Connect and Study Cards

Aimee Evans, Arch Ford Cooperative

Grades 6-12: All Subjects-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, TI-73, TI-Connect and APPS: Beginner, Intermediate

Transform your students' TI graphing calculators into electronic study aides. The Study Cards APP allows teachers to create electronic flash cards for any subject. Students can quiz themselves to prepare for tests and quizzes. Using TI-Connect and Study Cards APP, participants will create and download sample flash cards to their calculators.

Room 2409 1:15-2:45

Create the Motivated Trigonometry Student

Bruce Turkal, ASMSA

Grades 9-12: Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Intermediate

A novel way to introduce trigonometry to create maximum interest by students utilizing a real life modeling approach.

Room 2411 1:15-2:45

Is it time to wake CAS, the sleeping giant?

Dr. James Schultz, Ohio University

Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

Voyage 200: Beginner

We will probe this use of CAS (Computer Algebra Systems) in support of existing algebra and precalculus courses as well as the implications for future courses. This session will include a hands-on session using the TI Voyage 200.

Room 2401 1:15-2:45

Appetizers for the TI-73 Classroom

Wallece Brewer, NE AR Rural Institute for Math/Science

Grades 6-8: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73: Beginner, Intermediate

Activities using APPS for the TI-73 classroom will be presented emphasizing Explore Draw, Prob Sim, Numberline, Study Cards, and Topics in Algebra.

Room 2506 1:15-2:45

Toy Cars--A Great Math Manipulative

Allan Bellman, University of California, Davis

Grades 9-12, Preservice: Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate

Using battery-powered cars we will create a total linear function unit. Get ready to get on the floor and play. When we are finished we will have developed models, used models and problem solved like you never have before.

Room 2521 1:15-2:45

Using Cabri Jr. in the Geometry Classroom

Lesa Vandiver, Conway High School East, Co-presenter Trish Parsons

Grades 9-12: Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Beginner

We will explore similar figures using manipulatives and technology.

Room 2302/6 1:15-2:45

Come See What You Can See Using PVC

Tony Timms, Conway Public Schools

Grades 9-10: Algebra I-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-Interactive: Beginner

We will get a better “view” of the situation of using similar triangles, and represent our findings on TI-Interactive.

Room 2301 2:00-2:45

Getting to Know the TI-10

Tonia McMillan, Dawson Education Cooperative

Grades K-2: Elementary Mathematics-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-10: Beginner

Participants will learn the basic functions of the TI-10 and how to introduce the calculator in a K-2 classroom. Several games will be modeled using the TI-10 that students can play at centers to reinforce skills taught in class.

Room 2402 2:00-2:45

Inquiring minds want to know how to gather good data

Todd Morstein, Flathead High School

Grades 9-12: All Science, Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: All Levels

Data Collection and analysis using data collection devices (CBL) and probes. This session will help show how data collection devices can speed up your lab time and produce great results.

Room 2504 2:00-2:45

New: Try the TI- Emulator

Ellen Johnston, Texas Instruments

Grades 8-12: High School Math and Science-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver Emulator: All Levels

Use the TI-Emulator on the Smart Board instead of punching buttons on your hand-held device. New.

Room 2203-4 2:55-3:40

Riemann Sum Methods

Sally Robison, UALR, Co-presenter Jim Fulmer

Grades 9-12, College/University: Calculus-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR: Beginner, Intermediate

Finding the area under a curve can be taught effectively with programs and APPS in the graphing calculator.

Room 2207 2:55-3:40

Distance Education Technology Instruction

Amanda Treat, ASMSA, Co-presenters Cherie Honeycutt, Steve Hogue, Dave Slaymaker, Gabriela Hogue, Paul Holden, Paola Holden, Dzazil Espinosa

Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Foreign Language, Art-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

Compressed Video: Beginner

Demonstration of Distance Education technology--compressed video

Room 2309 2:55-3:40

Calculators on the Benchmark Exam, Sure!

Tonia McMillan, Dawson Education Cooperative

Grades 3-5: Elementary Mathematics-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-15: Beginner

Participants will learn the basic functions of the TI-15 using released items from the Fourth Grade Benchmark Exams. Handouts will be given showing the released items and the keys used on the calculator to help solve the problem.

Room 2411 2:55-3:40

What can the TI-Voyage 200 do?

Charles Mullins, ASMSA

Grades 9-12: Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-Voyage: Intermediate

A hands-on, step-by-step look at the capabilities of the TI-Voyage 200 with a focus on those not found on other TI calculators.

Room 2302/6                                                                                                                              2:55-3:40

Innovative Classroom Activities Aligned to Standards

Steven Bailey, Bobbie Baird, and Maggie Sherrod - Texas Instruments

Grades 6-12: Middle and High School Mathematics and Science-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI Website: Beginner, Intermediate

Learn how to access free materials for use inside and outside the classroom via the Activity Exchange.  The Activity Exchange is collaborative forum where educators can share favorite activities using TI technology, post an activity that has proven effective in their classrooms or find fresh ways to teach tough concepts.  From activities correlated to your standards to electronic flash cards to help students prepare for the SAT, ACT and even local state exams, you'll find a wide array of math and science materials to use.  Join us for a quick tour and free lesson plans! 

Room 2504 2:55-3:40

Counting Principles and Probability

Josh Ulrey, ASMSA

Grades 9-12: Pre-calculus-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Beginner

Various techniques for teaching counting principles and probability in precalculus will be discussed, with an emphasis on using the Probability Simulator APP for data collection.

Room 2521 2:55-3:40

The Goodness of Fit Test

Walt Levisee, ASMSA

Grades 9-12: Statistics-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner

TI-84 Plus Silver will be used to simulate an experiment, the random variable of which will follow the Chi Square distribution.

Room 2301 2:55-4:25

Using TI-10's for Differentiated Instruction and to Assess Students' Knowledge

Nancy Via, Arch Ford Cooperative

Grades K-2: Elementary Mathematics-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-10: Beginner

Technology is an integral part of our world no matter what age. Participants will look at ways to use the TI-10 with students that come to us with various levels of knowledge. A one-on-one interview will be shown with a 2nd grader using the TI-10.

Room 2307 2:55-4:25

Navigator and Science

Michael Smith, Big Walnut High School, Sunbury, Ohio

Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: All Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-Navigator, TI-83/84 Silver, CBL2: Beginner, Intermediate

This session will be using and demonstrating how to incorporate the Navigator system into the science classroom. The participants will act as students and will not only be doing activities but also interacting with the instructor as the teacher.

Room 2401 2:55-4:25

Sweet Success with the TI-73

Sheryl Cox, Arkansas Tech Uniersity, Co-presenter Karron Watts

Grades K-8: Elementary Math, Middle Grades Math and Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73: Beginner, Intermediate

Experience hands-on activities integrating science process skills with math content (data analysis).

Room 2409 2:55-4:25

Come Write Programs for Your Own TI-83/84

Deanna Duncan, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Co-presenter Cynthia Miller

Grades 6-12: Algebra I, Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner

Teachers will learn the basics of writing a program for the distance formula, Pythagorean Theorem and more.

Room 2502-3 2:55-4:25

Dealing with Data in Middle School

Lynne Nielsen, Sourthern Arkansas University, Co-presenters Bill Nielsen, Stanley Paul

Grades 6-8: Middle Grades Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator: Beginner, Intermediate

Participants will engage in data collection activities. They will utilize appropriate technology (i.e. TI-84 Silver and TI-Navigator) to organize, discuss, and display this data.

Room 2205 2:55-4:25

Middle School Math with a TI-73 Explorer

Ruth Casey, Anderson County High School, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Grades 6-8: Middle Grades Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73, APPS: Beginner

This session is for middle school math teachers who are new to the TI-73 Explorer. We will explore a variety of pre-algebra mathematics topics including: working with fractions, the coordinate plane, data and graphs (blox plots, picture graphs, circle graphs, scatterplots), TI APPS, and more.

**Don’t Forget to Visit the Exhibitors on the First Floor**

**Don’t Forget to Visit the Exhibitors on the First Floor**

Saturday, February 5, 2005

Room 2401 8:30-10:00

Mastering Basic Facts with APPlications

Terrie T. Poehl, Louisiana State University

Grades 3-8: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73, APPS: Beginner

Participants will investigate the use of various applications on the TI-73 to assist students in the development and enhancement of basic mathematics skills. Example applications include Decimal Defender, Math by Hand, Smile Mathematics, Rational Rampage.

Room 2203-4 8:30-10:00

CBL and Life Science

Michael Smith, Big Walnut High School, Sunbury, Ohio

Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Biology, Chemisty, Physiology/Anatomy, Middle Grades Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBL2: Beginner, Intermediate

This will be a hands on session that will allow you to try some activities that I have used in Biology, Physiology/Anatomy and Life Science classes. I will not only show you how to run the equipment but the pedagogy I used to incorporate the labs into my curriculum.

Room 2205 8:30-10:00

Science with the TI-73

Linda Griffith, University of Central Arkansas

Grades K-8: Elementary Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73, CBL2: Beginner

This session will use the TI-73 and companion technology to explore some elementary and middle school science topics.

Room 2307 8:30-10:00

TI-Navigator and Prentice Hall Math – The works already been done.

Allan Bellman, University of California, Davis

Grades 9-12: Algebra I and II, Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Come experience how the Navigator system and materials developed by Prentice Hall can enhance your work with both on-going assessment and your student’s work with TI-83/84 APPS.

Room 2309 8:30-10:00

Things Go Better with Your TI-15 and Coca-Cola

Jeanne Glover, Jonesboro Public Schools

Grades K-8: Elementary and Middle School Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-15: Beginner

Participants will use one-liter Coca-Cola bottles for activities designed to teach the basics of the TI-15. They'll make a little music, too. Concepts and skills addressed with your TI-15 activities include measurement, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and problem solving.

Room 2409 8:30-10:00

Getting Your Feet Wet with Cabri Jr.

Corey Boby, Texas Instruments

Grades 9-12: Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Beginner

The free Cabri Jr. application for the TI-83/84 Plus families allows Geometry teachers to use dynamic geometry everyday with their stsudents. Participants will learn the basics of how to use this application and leave with activities for the geometry classroom.

Room 2502-3 8:30-10:00

Whet Your APPetite! An Intro to TI-84 Plus Family, APPS, TI-Navigator & More

Ellen Johnston, Texas Instruments

Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Other-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: All Levels

Try out APPS for the TI-83/84+ family and find out what's new as far as products (like the Emulator and Navigator 2.0), resources and support from Ellen, your local ETC. You may be the lucky winner of a fabulous door prize.

Room 2504 8:30-10:00

Create Independent Thinkers Through Modeling

Bruce Turkal, ASMSA

Grades 9-12, College/University: Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Intermediate

Teaching techniques used in my math modeling class that promote independent and creative problem solvers will be examined along with some of the problems from the class.

Room 2505 8:30-10:00

Geometer's Sketchpad Basics

Michael Sturdivant, ASMSA

Grades 6-12: Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session

Computer: Beginner

This session will cover the basics of using Geometer's Sketchpad in the classroom.

Room 2506 8:30-10:00

Timely and Thoroughly Tickling Tongue Twisters to Teach Tedious and Tremendously Thankless by Thought Provoking Linear Algebra Function Graphing Techniques to Terribly Thankful Teens

Cindy Sullivan, Louisiana State University

Grades 6-12: Algebra I-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner

Participants will use hands-on data collection activities to learn basic linear graphing on the TI-84.

Room 2521 8:30-10:00

Is the TI-83/84 Really the Mathematics or Just a Tool?

Roger Fuller, Grand Prairie High School

Grades 6-12: Middle and High School Math-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver: All Levels

Learn how to conceptualize the graphing calculator as math itself instead of merely a tool. Specific techniques and language will help you increase your instructional effectiveness. Maximize student learning with understanding and methodology that also transfers easily to the world after school.

Room 2402 9:15-10:00

Creating and Using Electronic Labs

Todd Morstein, Flathead High School, Montana

Grades 9-12: All Science, Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: All Levels

Data gathering, data analysis and lab write-up all electronic. Send electronic labs to students and have them hand the lab back to you electronically. (This session repeated from Friday.)

Room 2407 9:15-10:00

Teaching Distribution-free Statistics

James Petty, University of Tennessee at Martin

Grades 9-12, College/University: Statistics-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-89: Intermediate

This session will discuss distribution-free and non-parametric statistics. Examples and problems will be presented for use in the secondary classroom.

Room 2301 9:15-10:00

How to Use the TI-10 in Teaching

Bonnie Robb, Northeast AR Education Co-op

Grades K-5: Elementary Mathematics-- 45-minute Hands On Session

TI-10: Beginner

We will explore how to use the TI-10 to teach place value, rounding, combinations of 10, math facts, and as a function machine.

Room 2402 10:10-10:55

Inquiring minds want to know how to gather good data

Todd Morstein, Flathead High School

Grades 9-12: All Science, Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: All Levels

Data Collection and analysis using data collection devices (CBL) and probes. This session will help show how data collection devices can speed up your lab time and produce great results.

Room 2205 10:10-11:40

Give Me A Hand or Leaf Me Alone

Jean McGehee, University of Central Arkansas

Grades 6-8: Middle School Life Science and Mathematics-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73: Beginner

Participants will see patterns and a mathematical model to explore surface area of irregular surfaces such as leaves and hands. Surface area is an important concept to understand in life sciences. We will collect data and use it in the TI-73 to find a best fit line.

Room 2301 10:10-11:40

Calculator + Children's Literature = An Exciting K-2 Mathematics Classroom

Susie Ward, Carlisle Public Schools

Grades K-2, Preservice: Elementary Math, Literacy-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-10: Beginner

This session will focus on the use of the TI-10 calculator and children's literature to excite students about mathematics.

Room 2309 10:10-11:40

Calculators + Literature = An Exciting Math Class Grades 3-6

Gena Anderson, Western Arkansas Cooperative

Grades 3-6, Preservice: Elementary Math, Literacy-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-15: Beginner

Yes, you too can use literature to link to calculators. Children’s literature can be a lot of fun for all age levels. We can read a book and do the math along the way. Your new teaching tool (TI-15) will be able to: identify place value, round numbers, work those pesky fractions and more.

Room 2401 10:10-11:40

Leaping into Data

Cindy Sullivan, Louisiana State University

Grades 6-8: Middle Grades Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-73: Beginner

Participants will use hands-on data collection activities to learn basic statistical analysis on the TI-73.

Room 2409 10:10-11:40

Cabri Jr. in the TI-Navigator Classroom

Corey Boby, Texas Instruments

Grades 9-12: Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator, APPS: Beginner, Intermediate

TI-Navigator allows teachers to use dynamic geometry like never before. Come see how you can quickly send, receive, and assess student work on the Cabri Jr. application.

Room 2411 10:10-11:40

Constructions in Geometry

Aimee Evans, Arch Ford Cooperative

Grades 9-10: Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-Voyage: Beginner

We will use APPS on the TI-Voyage to explore geometry concepts using constructions.

Room 2504 10:10-11:40

Line of Best Fit from Algebra II Statistics

Linda Maples, Earle High School, Co-presenter Phyllis Caruth

Grades 6-12: Algebra I and II, Pre-calculus, Statistics-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner

Finding the line of best fit is required in our standards. This session will focus on using technology to find the line of best fit.

Room 2506 10:10-11:40

Visualize Before You Formalize

Allan Bellman, University of California, Davis

Grades 9-12, Preservice: Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver: Intermediate

As we try to make sure our students can "do the math" we frequently feel pinched for time and often miss the great power of interactive visualization. Experience how the Transformation Graphing APP can enable a visual study of functions, their properties, their uses in problem solving and modeling. This approach will give all students a new view of Algebra and help all students be successful.

Room 2521 10:10-11:40

Enhancing and Preserving Math Instruction with Powerpoint

Roger Fuller, Grand Prairie High School

Grades 6-12: Middle and High School Math-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session

Learn how to use Powerpoint to interactively project mathematical concepts into your classroom environment and enable you to preserve the intellectual wealth of your math lessons for later use. Proven techniques for increasing student involvement and comprehension will be shown along with a conceptual framework for using Powerpoint.

Room 2502-3 10:10-11:40

Using TI-Navigator in a Cross Curriculum Unit: The Election

Brad Roberts, Midland High School, Co-presenters Gary Hardin, Stacy Russell, Donnie Branscum, Karen Wills, and Charlotte Melton

Grades 9-12: All Subjects-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-Navigator: Beginner, Intermediate

A cross curriculum unit over the election process using the TI-Navigator.

Room 2203-4 10:10-11:40

High School Math with a TI-83/84 Plus

Ruth Casey, Anderson County High School, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Grades 9-12: Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session

TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Beginner, Intermediate

We will explore a variety of high school mathematics topics including: the coordinate plane, 2-variable data, multiple representations of functions, composition and transformation of functions, piece-wise functions, APPS and more.

Room 2307 10:10-11:40

Diary of a Navigator Classroom

Tracy Watson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Co-presenter Roxane Lee

College/University: Algebra I and II, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session

TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator: Beginner, Intermediate

How can a TI-Navigator be used in the classroom on Day 1 to Day xx? Come and experience the many different ways the TI-Navigator is used in one math instructor’s classroom.

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Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts

Hot Springs, Arkansas

attended the

Teachers Teaching with Technology (T3)

Regional Conference

February 4-5, 2005

Ten hours of technology training were provided. See program booklet for further documentation of the content of the sessions.

Sponsored by:

Teachers Teaching with Technology

Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics

UCA Arkansas Center for Math and Science Education

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LUNCH- 12:10-1:15

Pick up your box lunch in cafeteria

(if prepaid).

Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts

Hot Springs, AR

Sponsored by:

Teachers Teaching with Technology

Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics

UCA Arkansas Center for Math and Science Education

Teachers Teaching with Technology (T3)

Regional Conference

February 4-5, 2005

Program Guide

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