Updated 9/21/2008 The 49th Annual Georgia Mathematics Conference Rock Eagle 4-H Center October 15-17, 2008

Preliminary Session Listing Only (general conference information can be found using the conference information link on the GCTM website) Please note:

This preliminary session listing is subject to change!

Remember to pick up the final conference program with your registration materials in the Gift Shop (updated location!) upon your arrival at Rock Eagle

We look forward to seeing you October 15th – 17th!

2008 Georgia Mathematics Conference Overview

Wednesday, October 15th

2:00 – 7:00 PM Registration and Lodging Gift Shop 3:00 – 5:00 PM Open House sessions Tasks (all grade levels) Hastings Technology Wildlife Ecology 3:00 – 5:00 PM Recreational Activities (canoeing & mini golf) 5:30 – 7:00 PM Dinner Senior Pavilion 7:15 PM Opening Session Auditorium 8:45 PM Social Activity Senior Pavilion or International Paper 9:00 – 9:30 PM Registration and Lodging Gift Shop

Thursday, October 16th

7:00 – 8:30 AM Breakfast Dining Hall 8:00 – 9:00 AM Welcome First Timers Barkuloo-Rich 2 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Registration and Lodging Gift Shop 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Conference sessions Various Buildings 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Exhibits Krannert and Bankers 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch Dining Hall 4:45 PM GCTM Mile Fun Run Bankers 5:45 – 6:45 PM Dinner (cookout) Senior Pavilion 6:50 – 7:10 PM Regional Caucuses Various Buildings 7:15 PM Evening session Auditorium 8:45 PM Social Activity Senior Pavilion 9:00 – 9:30 PM Registration and Lodging Gift Shop

Friday, October 17th

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Dining Hall 8:00 – 9:00 AM Welcome First Timers Barkuloo-Rich 2 7:30 – 11:00 AM Registration Gift Shop 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM Conference sessions Various Buildings 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Exhibits Krannert and Bankers 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch Dining Hall 3:30 – 4:30 PM Closing Session Auditorium

Exhibitors

The following vendors have registered to exhibit at the conference.

Exhibits are located in the Bankers and Krannert buildings!

ALSAC/St. Jude’s Research Hospital Learning Advantage American Book Company Learning with Alisha! LLC America’s Choice Learning Wrap-ups Bedford, Freeman, and Worth LEGO Education Brainchild Logical Choice Technologies Carnegie Learning Inc. Math Line CASIO, Inc. Math Teacher’s Press Coach – Triumph Learning Mind Research Institute Curriculum Associates Neufeld Learning Systems Diane’s Etc. Options Publishing/Buckle Down Publishing Educators Outlet/Learning Advantage Pearson Assessment ETA/Cuisenaire Pearson Prentice Hall GeoLeg Geometry Pearson Scott Foresman Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Peoples Education Global Education Resources Reading Source Great Source/Steck-Vaughn Renaissance Learning Hart, Inc. Saxon Publishers Heinemann Southern Business Communication HighPoints Learning Inc. SRA McGraw-Hill Holt-McDougal Publishers TeacherLine Southeast/PBS Teacherline Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Learning Technology Texas Instruments Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing The EDMAT Company Howe-Two Software The School Box IAK Educational The Teachers Corner Ignite Learning TK’s Positive Gifts and Shirts iLearn, Inc. Voyager Expanded Learning It’s About Time Walch Education Kaplan K12 Learning Services Western Governors University Key Curriculum Press William H. Sadlier, Inc. Lakeshore Learning Materials Wright Group McGraw Hill

Wednesday, 3-5 PM Open House

New activities for this year include an Open House, a set of pre-conference options from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15th. Experienced educators will provide a technology open house for conference attendees interested in an introduction to using graphing calculators, Geometer’s Sketchpad, spreadsheets, or interactive white boards.

During the same time period, seasoned teacher-leaders will coach participants as they work through tasks and will share tips for incorporating tasks in classroom instruction. There will be tasks appropriate for each grade band: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Taking You To Task (Hastings building) Grades K – 2 Jessica Jetton, Sharquinta Tuggle, and Katherine Brown Grades 3 – 5 Jean Anderson and Denise Huddlestun Grades 6 – 8 Blanca Tolar and Dee Adamson Grades 9 – 12 Diana Lossner and Jean Linner

Introduction to Technology (Wildlife Ecology building) WE 1 Spreadsheets – Sarah Ledford WE 2 Graphing Calculators – Debbie Poss WE 3 Geometer’s Sketchpad – Marsha Sanders-Leigh WE 4 Interactive Whiteboard – Karen Lawrence

Wednesday 7:15 PM Opening Session

Kathy Cox State Superintendent of Schools Georgia Department of Education

Come hear an update about the goals, strategies, and progress in addressing student achievement in Georgia.

She is smarter than a 5th grader! Congratulations Superintendent Cox!

The GCTM Business Meeting will immediately follow the evening keynote speaker Thursday 8:00-9:00 AM Welcome First Time Participants to the Georgia Mathematics Conference! In this presentation you will gain some tips to help you get the most out of the conference. This session is only for first timers and especially for newer teachers. This session is brought to you by the Executive Committee of the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Using Math Journals to Teach Number Sense, 3 – 5 Divisibility Rules, and More Sherry Ammons and Debbie Hamlin, Stewart County ES This session will provide teachers with an approach for using math journals to teach number sense, area and perimeter, divisibility rules, factors, prime and composite numbers – all in 10-20 minutes a day. Especially helpful for grades 3-5, but could be adapted for other grades.

Racing with Math Fun K – 2 Zebearl Bentley, J. A. Maxwell ES Would you like to “rev” up your classroom with some fun by utilizing educational, yet engaging games to introduce, assess, and reinforce mathematical skills and concepts? If so, this session is for you! Come explore some electronic and non-electronic games that will have your students’ minds racing! Dr. Seuss and CRCT Preparation 6 – 8 Kim Cherry, Northwestern MS Need some innovative ideas for preparing middle school students for CRCTs? Help your students to engage in the process of preparing for CRCTs with an injection of Dr. Seuss. Launch the excitement with a Dr. Seuss Cloze biography and a trivia competition. Students have the opportunity to revisit and rediscover Dr. Seuss on a new level. Students then rewrite CRCT questions with Suessical inspiration and use these fun questions to review for the CRCT.

Revitalizing the Mathematics Workshop with Technology PreK – 5 Amy Dalton, Jaqueline Jackson, and Devona Zodun, Agnes Barden ES This session will demonstrate how technology has been used to revitalize an elementary mathematics workshop. Ideas presented will include how to use digital cameras, scanners, camcorders, calculators, and Leap Frog materials to address the Georgia Performance Standards. Starting Lineup: Math and Literature as a Team PreK –5 Aila Dark and Monique Johnson, H. E. Holmes ES, Bobby Butler, Oak Knoll ES Math and Reading are at the forefront of education today. Sometimes there seems not to be enough time in the day to teach all the skills. Well, here’s a solution, why not integrate math and reading to get the most out of academic day. Students will engage in stories that easily include GPS math standards. Students and teachers will enjoy this hands-on approach to learning math while increasing reading skills.

Thursday 8:00-9:00 AM (continued) Making Sense with Linear Equations 7 – 12 Bert Green, Peachtree Ridge HS Graphing linear equations is a topic we do in every level of math. In this session, we will graph and write linear equations in a way that all students can understand. We will also explore the concepts of slope, parallel and perpendicular lines, and horizontal and vertical lines as well as explore how they relate to each other and linear equations in standard form. Algebra and the TI-84 & TI-Navigator 6 – 8 ShayKele Holsey and Mary Sue McMichael, Putnam County MS Do you have TI-84's collecting dust? Do you want to be able to hold your students’ attention when teaching the 8th grade algebra standards? Or, would just like to add a few activities to your archives? Our session is where you need to be! We will be using the TI-84 and the TI-Navigator to teach linear equations and inequalities as well as systems of equations and inequalities. Handouts will be provided. If your school doesn't have the TI-Navigator, come anyway; you may convince them to invest! McGraw-Hill Assessment Solutions K – 8 Vicki Jacobs and Natasha Jefferson, Clayton County Schools Connie Valentine, CTB/McGraw-Hill Learn about CTB/McGraw-Hill's assessment system that has tools educators can easily use to improve student achievement: classroom-friendly assessments, insightful reports, and engaging instruction. “Interact” With Math! 6 – 8 Mark Jamison, Pearson What a great way to make math fun and exciting while addressing higher order thinking skills! This hands-on session will provide participants an opportunity to learn strategies and techniques to use with interactive whiteboards, tablets and slates. Numerous interactive math resources will be demonstrated. All can be easily used in classrooms to enhance instruction - regardless of your hardware (Promethean, Interwrite, Smartboard, etc.). Lighten Life’s Load in the Classroom with a Routine Revolution 7 – 12 Ralph Mortier, Camden County HS Prepare to go back to the classroom with real ways to free up your time. You can accomplish this by getting some great ideas to revolutionize your routine from start to finish on a daily basis. This will help you survive and thrive at new levels, no matter how long you have been teaching. Handouts will be provided. Using Courseware/Technology to Differentiate Math Instruction K – 8 Cassie Shuford, MIND Research Institute Instructional courseware has always held the promise of delivering instruction geared toward the unique needs of each student. Learn about three new software programs that support your goals of math fluency with a visual approach that is concrete and abstract including word problem comprehension, self-paced, structured, and motivating environments that automatically adapt to the progress of each student. Number Sense Isn’t a Unit You Teach (grades 3-5) 3 – 5 Mike Wiernicki, Math Coach, Henry County Schools Number sense is not a concept you can teach in a 3-week unit. Come and participate in some activities that will helps students in grades 3-5 develop number sense. Thursday Extended Sessions 8:00-10:00 AM

Leaping Frogs and Flying Airplanes 3 – 8 Joy Black, University of West Georgia Let leaping frogs, flying airplanes, and folding objects bring geometry alive for your students. Why not use activities that have multiple purposes? Leaping frogs can be used for measurement as well as probability and statistics. Hands-on activities will also be related to Internet resources as well as children's literature.

Progress Monitoring Tools, Intervention, and Assessment within PreK – 9 the Georgia Pyramid of Intervention: Introducing AIMSweb and the KeyMath3 Essential Resources Interventions Maggie Kjer, Capella University & Pearson This session will provide an overview of the Georgia Pyramid of Intervention (GPI). The presenter will introduce the AIMSweb progress monitoring tool for math, a web based assessment. I will demonstrate the newly released KeyMath3 Essential Resources interventions for struggling students who are not responding to curriculum-based intervention materials. I will demonstrate both tools and their applications within the GPI and provide sample materials for the workshop participants to take back to their schools.

Math in Motion 8 – 12 Using the CBR to Explore the Real World Don Slater and Debbie Poss, Lassiter HS Students can use TI's Calculator Based Rangers to model real world motion and explore rates of change in linear, quadratic, logistic, or sinusoidal situations.

Helping Struggling Students Master Mathematics 4 – 8 Valencia Thornton, Cedar Grove MS Sandra Harris and Charlene Famble, C.R.A.M. Academy We will demonstrate new ways and practical strategies to help under-achievers become more successful in mathematics. Various techniques will be presented to assist teachers on how to teach performance standards. The standards addressed will include basic math facts, fractions, decimals, integer, proportions, and problem solving skills. Creative ways of formative assessment will be demonstrated to incorporate a win-win situation for both student and teacher.

Thursday 9:15-10:15 AM

Using CGI in Response to Pyramids of Interventions PreK – 3 Katherine Bradshaw, Jefferson City Schools Cognitively Guided Instruction is a framework that allows students to develop mathematical strategies in response to story problems. This teaching practice allows for differentiation and one- on-one support. This session will guide teachers through developing story problems and working with students to increase their cognitive levels of mathematical strategies. The session will also provide teachers with classroom examples and ideas for working with students who are struggling with mathematics.

Celebrating Torricelli 9 – College Chuck Garner, Rockdale Magnet School October 15, 2008 is the 400th birthday of mathematician Evangelista Torricelli. This session is a birthday celebration of the life and work of this Italian scientist and contemporary of Galileo.

Linking the Mathematics Georgia Performance Standards PreK – 3 to Literature: A Winning Decision William Lacefield, Mercer University The Georgia Performance Standards provide teachers with creative opportunities to differentiate instruction and nurture equity in the mathematics classroom. This session will focus on using children’s literature to design engaging, developmentally appropriate tasks based on the Georgia Performance Standards and the NCTM Standards.

Math Art 5 – 8 Brian Lewis, Feagin Mill MS Learn ways to use art to teach mathematics. Examples include rotation, reflection, coordinate grid, Pascal’s triangle, and many more. I will be using the SMART Board and power point to show examples.

Momentum Math – Meeting the Needs of All Learners 4 – 8 Michelle Lowe, Kaplan K12 Learning Services Reflecting the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Momentum Math provides a balance of concept development, computational and procedural development, and problem-solving opportunities. In this session, we will focus on universal Access to meet the needs of All Learners. Mathematical topics are presented with a combination of representations, providing access points for all students. Finally, we will determine how to prioritize concepts and skills in a logical sequence to ensure optimal use of instructional time and resources.

TI-Nspire CAS: Calculus Comes to Life 12 – College Judy O’Neal, North Georgia College & State University This introductory hands-on session will focus on dynamically representing calculus concepts using the latest handheld device. Learn basic features of TI-Nspire CAS and how to link multiple representations.

Thursday 9:15-10:15 AM (continued)

Using Japanese Lesson Study to Improve Elementary 3 – 5 Mathematics and Science Integration Kim Rhodes, Lenisera Bodison, and Rachel Fiore, DeKalb County Schools Using Math Science Partnership grant (MSP) funds, the DeKalb County School system’s elementary math and science coordinators partnered with professionals from Metro RESA and Georgia Tech’s CEISMC to implement the Japanese Lesson Study model as a strategy for increasing elementary math and science integration. This model has fostered open dialog among teachers on teaching practices and improving instruction, and developed the teachers as school leaders. Discussion will include requirements, challenges, and successes of the model.

Musical Multiplication 3 – 5 Theresa Stanley, Saint Marys Elementary I will share original multiplication songs that can be used in the elementary classrooms. Participants will be shown student-centered multimedia projects that can be developed in the classroom using the multiplication jingles.

Seeing the Light with a Math and Science Family Night! PreK – 12 Trish Thompson, Kelly Rahn, and Wendy Porter, Effingham County MS Hear teachers from southeast Georgia share how they planned a successful program that sparked an interest in math and science!

Thursday Extended Sessions 9:15-11:15 AM From Questions to Discourse: PreK – 12 Building Communication in the Mathematics Classroom

Teresa Barry, Lange Middle School Columbia, MO Public Schools

“The person who works is the ONLY one who learns” (Harry K. Wong). Come to this session prepared to work and learn about ways to develop mathematical understanding through questioning. Participants will create prompts to help struggling students get started, to move “stuck” students forward and to push all students to reflect and extend their learning. In addition, we will examine tools and techniques that build students’ questioning skills to promote classroom interactions through discourse.

Note: This session will be repeated on Friday, 1-3 PM

Listening with Anticipation: K – 6 Making Sense of Student Understanding

LouAnn Lovin James Madison University

Assessment of student understanding requires more evidence than what we can collect through fact or skill-focused, answer-only questions and tests. Using a framework about listening and anticipating student responses to instructional tasks, we will explore how we listen to students, what ideas we listen for, how our listening can be enhanced, and how to capitalize on student ideas to improve learning in a student-centered mathematics classroom.

Teaching Euclidean Constructions 6 – 12 Randy Archer, Berkmar HS This session will provide an overview of how to teach basic Euclidian constructions to middle and high school students. More advanced constructions may be taught if time permits. Door prizes!!!

Students’ Winning Ticket to Addition Facts Mastery 1 – 2 Margaret Faircloth We will explore Van de Walle's three step approach to mastery of the addition facts. All students, including those with learning disabilities, will be successful in mastering the facts when strategies are the focus.

Tent Revival – One Problem Multiple Ways 8 – 10 Valerie Muller, Carnegie Learning, Debbie Brigham, Richmond County, and Sherri Abel, JL Mann HS Participants will explore the algebraic and geometric connections of a tent design using multiple approaches and multiple technologies. Participants will experience a classroom activity so that they can teach it the way students learn it! Bring your own laptop if possible! Thursday Extended Sessions 9:15-11:15 AM (continued)

Can 5th Graders Derive Area Formulae? 4 -6 Implications from Japanese Curriculum Materials Tad Watanabe, Kennesaw State University In Grade 5, GPS expects students to derive the area formulae for parallelograms and triangles. But, is it possible for 5th graders to actually derive the formulae? In this session, we will learn how a Japanese elementary mathematics textbooks series approach this topic. During the session, the participants will actually engage in problem solving and discover some specific strategies students can employ to derive the formulae for various figures.

Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Beans! Beans! Beans! PreK – 5 Marquitis Adams, Simonton ES, Lauren Carter, Statham ES, and Kathy Spruiell, Gwin Oaks ES Who knew that you could do so much with such a cheap math manipulative? Learn how to use beans to teach a variety of math concepts! Practical ideas, examples, and a problem solving poem will be provided. Got beans? Building Students’ Intuitive Understanding of Significance Tests 6 – 12 Through Differentiated Instruction Kimberly Gardner, Clayton State University, and Cassandra Lee, DeKalb County Schools In this session, instructional techniques for developing student understand of the procedures and interpretations of hypothesis tests are presented in a variety of contexts. Polling data and student projects will be presented during the presentation. Using Coach Materials to Assess 1 – 8 and Drive Mathematics Instruction Vicki Jacobs and Natasha Jefferson, Clayton County Schools Learn how to effectively utilize the Coach materials from Triumph Learning. All attendees will receive sample materials and handouts. Epidemiology & Mathematics in High School 9 – 12 How Can I Do It? Debbie Kohler, Cherokee County Schools Come and participate in a module that has been piloted in a classroom that integrates biology and mathematics in an epidemiology setting. Conditional probability and the likelihood of a disease is the dilemma. How high is your risk? Making Your Middle Grades Math Classroom Standards-based 6 – 8 Suzanne Land and Kelly Munn, Houston County Schools Standards, Standards, Standards…Is this all you are hearing about at your school? In this session, you will learn how to use word walls, differentiation, centers, assessment strategies, collaborative grouping, student work samples, anchor charts, and other characteristics to make your math classroom more standards-based. Bluma’s Method for Solving Quadratics 8 – 11 Whose First Coefficient Isn’t One Richard Millman, Georgia Tech, and Eric Clark, University of Kentucky Ninth-grade algebra in Georgia concentrates on quadratics whose lead coefficient is one (monic). To solve non-monic quadratics is more difficult for students. We introduce a method based on transforming a given quadratic into a monic quadratic whose solutions are related easily to the solutions of the original. Its usefulness will be discussed and two quite different proofs given. We also show how it can help develop a mathematical habit of the mind. Green Math for Earth Day and Everyday! 4 – 8 Clara Nosegbe, Atlanta Public Schools Math skills are essential in understanding the world around us, from population dynamics to natural resource use and environmental trends like climate change and land use patterns. In this hands-on workshop, engage in activities that use real-world data to teach measurement, data analysis, problem solving, representation and more. Free activities CD-ROM!

Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 AM (continued)

Ratcheting Up the Curriculum: 6 – 8 Experiencing Calculus in the Middle School Vicki Phillips, School District of Oconee County, and John Kenelly, Clemson University Participants will engage in data-gathering activities, explore functions that model that data and use technology to analyze behavior and rate of change. These concepts will be tied to the derivative.

SMART Boards in Secondary Math: 9 – 12 Getting Kids Into the Action Amy Pilgrim and Ellice Martin, Valdosta State University Teaching Algebra using SMART Boards should not be just for teacher demonstration. See interactive lessons and strategies for involving students. Leave with powerful ways to put this technology to work in your classroom.

Sand Castles and Cross-Sections 7 Gwen Richards, Dickerson MS In this class you will learn how to use colored sand to complete cross sections with individual and compound figures. Then we will look at a class project to complete that emphasizes cross sections in our everyday life. Receive a powerpoint, instructions, and a rubric for differentiation.

Tell Me How You Really Feel…Implementing and Assessing 4 – 12 Student Portfolios in Your Classroom Amanda Sopko, Brooks County MS Student portfolios are an excellent alternative assessment tool to help students and teachers track achievement and thoughts about mathematics. Learn how to help your students build meaningful mathematics portfolios. Four years of student portfolio examples will be presented and handouts will be given to get you started this year.

Surprisingly “Radical” Problems 9 – College Angela Teachey, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics ([email protected]), Sarah Ledford and Mary Garner, Kennesaw State University Often presented superficially and procedurally, radical functions are among the least emphasized (and least understood) functions in secondary mathematics. Approaching radicals from a fresh perspective, however, yields insight into functions in general and illustrates the power of mathematical inquiry. We will share results of our explorations of radical functions using open- ended investigations, collaboration, technology, and multiple representations. Participants will have an opportunity to contribute problem-solving suggestions and will gain ideas for inquiry-based teaching. Iterated Mappings on the Unit Circle – 7 – College Link from Math to Social Studies Jack Tyler, Georgia Department of Community Affairs We will look at math models of system states simulating international relief efforts and refugee migrations in the context of third world national states. This is an interesting way to relate math to economics, political science, and other branches of social studies / social sciences.

Thursday 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Language and Math: PreK – 5 How Primary Language Affects the Learning of Mathematics Darren Allen, Georgia Military College We will explore how primary language affects the learning of mathematics with some surprising observations. The discussion will center on the effect of language differences, rather than issues involving cultural ones.

Quadrilateral Pieces: A Geometry Puzzle 4 – 10 Mary Kay Bacallao, Mercer University Participants will make their own geometry puzzle called Quadrilateral Pieces. They will learn how to teach about spatial sense, right angles, acute angles, and obtuse angles by using puzzle pieces. They will also learn how to use authentic problem solving to create five different quadrilateral solutions.

Number Sense Isn’t a Unit You Teach (grades K-2) K – 2 Heather Bartlett, Flippen ES Number sense is not a concept you can teach in a 3-week unit. Come and participate in some activities that will helps students in grades K-2 develop number sense.

Test Success! 1 – 12 Laine Bradshaw and Karen Samuelsen, University of Georgia Testing has become increasingly challenging for many teachers, students, administrators and parents. Let's change that! You can start the process of becoming a testing expert by knowing when to appropriately use various item types and how to construct useful and defensible items and tests. As math teachers who love to analyze, you’re sure to enjoy evaluating your own items after they have been given to students. You’ll never look at testing the same way again!

How to Reduce Math Anxiety in the Classroom 1 – 12 Marilyn Curtain-Phillips, Math Attack, LLC I will share strategies found in my book, Math Attack: How to Reduce Math Anxiety in the Classroom. I will discuss the nature of mathematics anxiety and its impact on learning styles, as well as its effect on career outlooks and society as a whole. I will also demonstrate the use of inexpensive manipulatives.

Math Support and Math I: The Unbeatable Ticket 9 – 12 Marilyn Ellis, Sandy Creek HS Math Support is not “Study Hall.” Come learn tricks of the trade from a teacher who has taught Math Support for two years already. See how you can help the students feel successful and enjoy math. Long to hear “Math is Fun!” from struggling students? Then this session is for you!

Thursday 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (continued) Implementing Technology into an Improper Integral Investigation 12 - College Ryan Fox and Brian Gleason, University of Georgia This session will consist of two parts. In the first part, participants will be lead through an investigation on improper integrals, a refinement of the investigation caused by the surprising observation made by a former student in a high-school calculus classroom. In the second part, we will demonstrate how to enhance the investigation and support students’ conjectures by using computer software.

Collaborative Learning in the Secondary Math Classroom 6 – 12 Tameryn Howlette, Kell HS Looking for a way to meet the new GPS mathematics performance tasks for your students? Research findings show that learning is enhanced when students work collaboratively. This session is designed for secondary teachers to get together for a discussion session to brainstorm and share ideas on what makes group work successful. Topics discussed will include research results in the area of collaborative learning in the secondary mathematics classroom. All ideas are welcomed as we collaborate!

GOT MATH? 1 – 6 Martha Jones and Josette Brown, Manchester MS This session offers new and innovative ways to teach math to all students. It features strategies that been proven to motivate and enhance student achievement. Georgia Performance Standards are incorporated into activities such as whiteboards, games, songs, and technology that are guaranteed to keep students mental and actively engaged.

Standards-based Intervention 3 – 8 Leanne Luttrell, Osborne MS and ETA/Cuisenaire Learn about resources to help teachers capitalize on the Concrete-Representational-Abstract research that has gained momentum as the Special Education, English Language Learner, At-Risk and Brain Research communities have called for attention to the importance of developing a concrete understanding of new and/or misunderstood concepts for EVERY learner. This session focuses on standards-based teaching and effective intervention in mathematics.

Geome-tree 3 – 5 Linda Nash, Clayton State University How deep are your geometric roots? If you’re willing to branch out, spend time with us exploring geometric activities that will enhance visual, spatial and logical reasoning. Everyone leaves with new ideas!

Toothpicks and Tangrams 5 – 8 Meet the Challenge to Reach All Students Rudy Neufeld, Neufeld Learning Systems Inc. and Connie Kitchens, West MS To effectively meet the learning needs of all students, teachers need a broad range of strategies that integrate a variety of resources and technologies so that we can “throw them a ball that they can all hit.” Toothpicks and tangrams help us journey from patterns to generalizations. We will share strategies to promote deeper understandings of algebra, area and ratios. Bring a laptop (BYOL) or come and receive a CD and lessons to try for Monday's class. Thursday 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (continued)

TI-Nspire: A Winning Decision for High School GPS 9 – College Judy O’Neal, North Georgia College & State University Learn how the latest in handheld devices can be used in implementing the GPS for 9th and 10th grades. This hands-on overview for beginners will illustrate basic features of TI-Nspire and how to dynamically link multiple representations of concepts.

What are Tasks, How Do You Get Good Ones for grades 6-12, 6 – 12 and How Do You Use Them Effectively? Tom Ottinger, Reinhardt College Tasks play a prominent role in the GPS, but it's important to use the right kind of tasks in the right ways. We'll look at how you can get rich mathematical tasks, how you can integrate them with other instructional activities, and how your students will benefit from using appropriate tasks appropriately. (Note: This is an updated version of last year's presentation.) This session will be repeated Friday, 2:15-3:15 PM

Mathematics and Literature K – 8 Nikita Patterson, Kennesaw State University We will discuss strategies for linking literature to mathematics in elementary and middle school classrooms. The selected books reflect mathematical accuracy, colorful illustrations, and encourage creativity. I will offer suggested titles and hands-on activities. Bring your thinking caps!

SMART Goals: K – 12 SMARTer Planning, SMARTer Lessons, SMARTer Students Jason Williams, Matthew White, and Kelly Fresh, Americus Sumter HS BYOL and come ready to explore already made lesson plans/activities from SMART Technologies and how to apply them in your classroom. This session will allow you to worker SMARTer and not harder when preparing lessons and student activities. Please think of standards your students have trouble conceptually understanding so we can help you find/create materials for you to use in your classroom. Participants need to have newest version of SMART Notebook: http://tinyurl.com/smartboardsoftware

Thursday 1 – 2 PM

Got Calendar? Innovative Ideas With Proven Results! K – 5 Lauren Carter and Marquitis Adams, Statham ES, and Kathy Spruiell, Gwin Oaks ES Is your calendar time watered down and boring? Do you feel like your students forget what you have already taught? We have fresh ideas on how to uncover and spiral through math standards K-5 during your daily calendar time!

TI-Nspire and the GPS Tasks 9 – 12 Sandra Dabbs and Sharon Bean, Roswell HS Using an integrated calculator with an integrated curriculum: This session will cover the basic aspects available on the TI-Nspire handheld and demonstrate modifying a GPS task to make it more interactive with the handheld. Note: This session will be repeated on Friday, 1-2 PM

Promoting Algebraic Thinking: 9 – 12 Traveling from Arithmetic to Algebra on the Number Line Joy Darley, Georgia Southern University Many students have difficulty transferring their knowledge of arithmetic to related content in algebra, especially in the area of fractions. Performance tasks designed to help students connect their knowledge of fractions and rational expressions will be shared.

Favorite Lessons from the NEGA 11 – College AP Calculus Learning Community Hamilton Hardison, Monsignor Donovan Catholic HS, Pam Hooten Morgan County HS, and Jeanette Phillips, North Oconee HS Northeast Georgia AP Calculus Learning Community members regularly share their favorite lessons with each other and seek ways to increase their expertise. In this session, you will analyze the connections between slope fields, differential equations, and graphs; use free software to explore mathematical topics; and discuss inside information from an experienced AP Calculus reader. (BYOL - Bring your own laptop if possible!)

Singapore Math: 1st and 2nd Grade Strategies K – 5 Emily Hulsey, Lanier ES and Brittney Bennett, World Language Academy Come and learn from experienced classroom teachers about the strategies that build the foundation of the Primary Mathematics (Singapore Math) program for first and second grade.

Using the GCTM Mini-Grant 6 – 8 To Help Meet the GPS for Grade 6 Mathematics Shirley McDonald, Ringgold MS and Deborah McAllister, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Participants will learn about a project that involved students making a pattern for a net to be cut from 18 x 24-inch corrugated plastic sheets and then folded to make geometric solids. After students calculated the surface area and volume of their solid, they planted seeds in their open solid to measure the daily growth of the seedlings to make a line graph.

Thursday 1 – 2 PM (continued)

I Get IT! Intervention to Enrichment in Whole Numbers 6 – 8 Rudy Neufeld, Neufeld Learning Systems Inc. and Elizabeth Rioux, Corley ES Many elementary students struggle because they don’t really understand the four operations involving whole numbers. We will look at an integrated instructional method which emphasizes many approaches to understanding these four operations using computer, manipulatives, and paper. Participants will receive a CD and lesson outlines which can be used in a variety of learning environments.

Experiences from Accelerated Math I and Accelerated Math II 8 – 12 Debbie Poss and Don Slater, Lassiter HS How the accelerated students are responding to the new Math I and Math II curricula. Personal experiences, tasks, timelines, and ideas will be shared.

Effective Strategies for the Use of the Math I Coach Book 9 Kay Seabolt, Triumph Learning This session will focus on strategies and ideas for using the Coach Book in Math I. Handouts and samples will be provided.

REFOCUS: The Most Powerful Solution to Problem Behavior PreK – 12 Gwendolyn Watts, Time to Teach Program The greatest math curriculum available means nothing if your classroom is out of control. By effectively using REFOCUS™ the classroom teacher will have fewer disruptions to teaching, more Time To Teach and more energy and fun than ever before. You will learn that when behaviors are addressed early and consistently, without giving multiple warnings and repeated requests, your classroom will run smoother than you ever thought possible!

Is Multiplication Just Repeated Addition? 2 – 6 Implications from Japanese Curriculum Materials Makoto Yoshida, William Paterson University Second grade GPS states that students need to understand 1-digit by 1-digit whole number multiplication as repeated addition. However, is this level of understanding of multiplication enough to learn topics related to multiplication such as the multiplication of decimals and fractions and proportional relationships? In this session, participants will learn how a Japanese elementary mathematics textbook series introduces multiplication concepts and expands these ideas to multiplication of decimals and fractions and proportional relationships using representations.

Thursday Extended Sessions 1 – 3 PM

Applications of Interactive White Boards PreK - College in Mathematics Classrooms Randy Archer, Berkmar HS Topics will include past research on how interactive white boards can be most effective in mathematics classrooms as well as how one may structure own lessons to make use of these findings.

Paper Airplanes and the AP Statistics Student 10 - College Julie Burke, North Springs Charter School Participants will work through a brief form of a major hypothesis testing assignment. Each group or individual will design a simple study, choose a method to test a hypothesis and develop a “report” of the meaning of the data.

Quadratic Equations in Mathematics I-II 9 – Collegee Catherine Aust, Clayton State University Explore the development of solutions of quadratic equations as presented in the frameworks for Mathematics I and II. Using excerpts from Student Learning Tasks, the session will trace the progression of ideas from solving simple quadratics by factoring to solving general quadratics with real number coefficients using the quadratic formula and show how to motivate the formula for the vertex of a quadratic function and the quadratic formula without discussion of completing the square.

Using Symbolic Geometry to Teach Algebra 2 and Precalculus 9 – College Irina Lyublinskaya, College of Staten Island/CUNY We will work through set of interactive problems of different levels of difficulties addressing the topics of geometric transformations of functions and optimization. In each problem the main focus is on the development of the students’ ability to recognize and make connections by connecting geometric and algebraic representations and a more general development of multiple representation skills. Bring your own laptop and download free demo version of Geometry Expressions, a new generation of symbolic geometry software from geometryexpressions.com.

Using TI Technology in 7th and 8th Grade Math 6 – 8 Kathy Traylor, Shiloh MS See kid-tested specific activities for TI graphing calculators, TI-SmartView software and TI- Navigator for 7th and 8th grade math classes. Let your students collect, graph and analyze data; have them compare tables, equations and graphs of functions; see how you can distribute information to all the class calculators and assess student work almost instantly with the TI- Navigator wireless calculator network system. This will be a hands-on session.

Thursday Extended Sessions 1 – 3 PM (continued)

Teaching Shape Identification with The Pink Polygons PreK – 5 Alisha Waller and Greg Watson, Learning with Alisha! LLC Standard practice for teaching students to name shapes, such as triangles and octagons, relies on visual recognition; however, standard textbooks and manipulatives only give students exposure to a limited number of examples. For example, pentagons are always regular pentagons depicted with a horizontal base, thereby looking like a “house.” We offer a new practice, based on geometric analysis and a recently released, whole-class manipulative set. Session participants will receive handouts and black-line masters.

Closing the Achievement Gap: 6 – 8 Mathematics Acceleration in Middle Grades Tracy Wilson, Inman MS and Ashley Clody, Awtrey MS Several schools in the state have piloted the acceleration of mathematics in middle grades and Georgia is now “rolling out” accelerated math in all middle grade schools. Teachers will engage in an interactive dialogue to discuss some of the concerns that have been identified during the pilot program: 1) Accelerated placement qualifications (criteria); 2) Teacher expectations and concerns; 3) Implementation and pacing; 4) Student mastery (critical-thinking and problem-solving); 5) Parent concerns; and 6) Now what?

Thursday 2:15 – 3:15 PM Math, Science, and Literature – OH MY! 5 – 7 Betty Anderson, Skyview ES and Erica Fleming, Ballard MS Participants in this session will integrate Mathematics, Science, and Literature by using quality children’s books to complete hands-on science investigations and performance-based math tasks. One of the featured books that will be utilized during this session is The Wump World by author Bill Peet. All participants will be provided with resources that can be implemented right away. So come and visit The Wump World and explore the Mathematics, Science, and Literature – OH MY!

Singapore Math: What, Why, and How? K – 5 Nancy Fields, Hall County Schools Singapore Math Support and David Moody, Hall County Schools Director of Elementary Education What is Singapore Math? Why and how is it being implemented in the Hall County Elementary Schools? This session will provide answers with an overview of the distinctive Primary Mathematics program from the country of Singapore and a summary of the implementation process being used in the Hall County Elementary Schools.

Using Your Own Textbook 9 – 12 Chuck Garner, Rockdale Magnet School This session describes the journey undertaken by an AP Calculus teacher to write a "textbook" and use it exclusively in his AP Calculus classes. Using your own textbook opens up teaching and learning opportunities on a wide scale. The book will be available to all attendees as a pdf file, with hardcopies available to look through for those who do not bring their own laptop.

Math Fact of the Week 2 – 5 Vicki Jacobs, Clayton County Schools Learn an easy strategy that will assist students with learning basic multiplication facts.

Data Analysis Gone Wild 7 – 12 Basil Lee, Banneker HS The Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics I requires students to demonstrate their understanding of data analysis. Learn how to organize, interpret, and make valid inferences from data.

Using a Tennis Ball to Explore Lines 7 – 8 Sharon Taylor, Georgia Southern University Participants will use a tennis ball and large grid paper to create a physical representation of a line. Using this model, they will then develop the equation of the line and explore the slope and intercepts. We will also discuss the role technology can play in this activity.

Thursday Extended Sessions 2:15 – 4:15 PM

Socratic Seminars in Math: 5 – College Opportunities for Authentic Conversation

John Zola

While perhaps a bit more challenging than in humanities classrooms, Socratic seminars have proven to be a powerful way to engage math students in discussion. In math seminars, students have the opportunity to construct meaning about math related topics as they learn that math is more than "just" problems on a page. This session will provide a "taster" for those interested in learning more about Socratic seminars and how to implement them.

Who Says Math Can’t Be Fun? PreK – 8 Ron Boykins, National School Improvement Alliance Turn your school into a breeding ground for future mathematicians. Searching for ways to improve student achievement in math, the answer involves creating an environment for success. Our students quickly became some of the most competitive students in the state in math. We provide you the step by step plan so that you can transform your organization. Getting students, teachers, and parents excited about math is easier than you might think.

Ropin’, Ridin’ and Wrastlin’ with GPS K – 5 Becky Garcia, Fayette County Schools, Heather Price and Holli Huelfer, Oak Grove ES This workshop will help educators rope - focus in on individual GPS strands; ride - integrate and explore strands with manipulatives and literature; and wrastle - teach concepts to mastery.

Multiplication Strategies are NOT a No-Brainer 2 – 4 Joquita McKibben, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Saxon This engaging session will outline multiplication strategies that utilize individual learning styles. Activities will be modeled that provide tactics for putting brain-based information to work in the classroom. Brain-based multiplication strategies are provided. These strategies achieve computational fluency for all children, regardless of their predominate learning style. Multi-sensory activities for conceptual instruction and practice focus on what research shows regarding effective instructional strategies that enhance student learning. Each participant will receive an activity packet.

Statistics: Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks 10 – College Richard Stephens, Columbus State University The TI-84 with operating system 2.40 contains such new items as the Goodness-Of-Fit Test and the Inverse T-Distribution. If you have an older model of the TI-84 or TI-83, you can trick your machine into the performance of these functions. Bring your calculator and learn how to utilize its built in functions to perform tasks for with it was not designed.

Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 PM Memory Games for the Basic Facts PreK – 8 Mary Kay Bacallao, Mercer University Are you looking for new ways for your students to think about the basic math facts? Learn about games of strategy that involve over 280 addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. Children seek to play games with friends. These games will build math confidence and skill. Children can store basic math facts in their long term memory through low stress games. Popular Culture in the Classroom 6 – College Kelly Clark, Fitzgerald HS Teachers will learn how to use videos from popular culture to “hook” students into the lesson and “link” the information to what the students already know and/or what they are about to learn. Examples include: the Wizard of Oz (Pythagorean Theorem), a music video by Tool (Fibonacci sequence), and clips from game shows. Topics range from simple dividing to calculus. A handout will be provided and participants will receive a copy of videos and activities. Opportunities for High School Math Teams 9 – 12 Chuck Garner, Rockdale Magnet School There are many avenues through which you may choose to showcase your high school students' mathematical brilliance; this presentation describes the most notable and accessible for Georgia students. We present information on the individual contests done at your school and team events offered around the state. Handouts include sample contests and contact information for math tournaments. Singapore Math: 3rd and 4th Grade Strategies 2 – 5 Gina Ingram, Hall County Singapore Math Support and Beverly Moody, Flowery Branch ES In this session experienced classroom teachers will share third and fourth grade progressive strategies that are a vital component of the Primary Mathematics (Singapore Math) program. Use Representations and Hands-on Tasks to 6 – 8 Multiply Fractions and Understand Ratios! Leanne Luttrell, Osborne MS Learn how the Singapore method of problem solving increases an understanding of multiplying fractions! Discover representations that help students understand one to one correspondence in ratios! Explore hands-on tasks increase conceptual understanding of multiplying fractions! Please join us for several tasks designed to help students understand mathematics more deeply.

Meeting Mathematics Standards With a Deck of Playing Cards 3 – 8 Deborah McAllister, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and Shirley McDonald, Ringgold MS In this interactive session, participants will use a deck of playing cards to engage in activities that are correlated to national and state mathematics standards.

A SMART Middle Grades Classroom 6 – 8 Kelly Munn and Suzanne Land, Houston County Schools In this session you will learn how to use your SMART board to teach specific standards in your middle grades math classroom. Topics to be covered include fractions, decimals, and percents; probability; rotational symmetry; measurement; and geometry.

Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 PM (continued) What Students Know About Calculators That Teachers Don’t 7 – College Debbie Poss and Don Slater, Lassiter HS Find out neat and interesting facts about the TI graphing calculators, especially what students are doing with them!

Ideas to Teach Concepts of Logic 9 – 12 Susan Sexton, University of Georgia Logic, a staple in mathematical thinking, is not always easy to address in the mathematics classroom. Come gain ideas of how to engage students in the learning of concepts of logic to take right back to your classroom.

Finding The Math In Your Science Lessons 3 – 5 Donna Spangler and Halley Page, Fowler Drive ES Do your students struggle to connect math to the "real world?" In this workshop you will learn how to teach math through fun and engaging science activities. These activities engage diverse learners through a variety of resources. Your students will soon be learning and practicing math without even realizing it!

Differentiated Instruction Using PowerPoint 6 – 8 Trish Thurman, Social Circle MS Learn to create your own PowerPoint presentations to help meet the needs of your students. Using pre-assessments, you will learn to create interactive PowerPoint presentations. Bring Your Laptop and you will leave with at least two complete presentations ready for your students to use as well as a template to complete additional PowerPoint presentations. This can be used for remediation or acceleration.

Increasing Students’ Scores on GHSGT 9 – 12 Matthew White, Jason Williams, and Kelly Fresh, Americus Sumter HS This session discusses ways Americus Sumter High School worked to achieve over a 10% gain in AMO scores on the GHSGT. Daily classroom practice sets will be discussed as well as other resources used to review/re-teach students in preparation for the GHSGT. The CPS remote system from eInstruction will also be discussed briefly in order to see the benefits of being able to give assessments aligned to state standards and grade them with the click of the mouse.

Regional Caucuses 6:50-7:10 PM Convene in your assigned area!

Central East Georgia Power 1 Central West Georgia Power 2 Metro East Hastings Metro West International Paper 3 Northeast International Paper 2 Northwest International Paper 1 Southeast Banquet Southwest Georgia Power 3 Check in the Gift Shop for your Region!

Thursday Evening Session 7:15 PM

Mathematical Representations: Tools for Analysis Insight and Reasoning

Glenda Lappan Michigan State University

In order to become mathematically proficient, students need to develop ways of thinking and reasoning that allow them to tackle problems that they have not seen before. In the talk we will illustrate representations that have staying power--useful at all grade levels. Illustrations of the use of the representations will be taken from work on rational numbers, algebra, and data analysis.

The GCTM Awards presentation will immediately follow the evening keynote speaker

2008 Georgia Mathematics Conference Program Committee

Marsha Shrago, Chair, CEISMC, Georgia Tech Jean Anderson, CEISMC, Georgia Tech Nathan Borchelt, Clayton State University Nickey Ice, Eastside Christian School Kenneth Jones, Columbus State University Susie Lanier, Georgia Southern University Diana Lossner, Pope HS Massie McAdoo, Georgia Department of Education Rita McGinley, East Cobb MS Nikita Patterson, Kennesaw State University Lynn Stallings, Kennesaw State University Sharon Taylor, Georgia Southern University Carole Tilley, Educator’s Outlet Blanca Tolar, McClure MS Sharquinta Tuggle, GA DOE Teacher on Special Assignment

Friday 8 – 9 AM

Welcome First Time Participants to the Georgia Mathematics Conference! In this presentation you will gain some tips to help you get the most out of the conference. This session is only for first timers and especially for newer teachers. This session is brought to you by the Executive Committee of the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Get Write With Math! 5 – 8 Kimberly Arnold and Jennifer Poon, Carver MS Educators will learn teacher-friendly ways to incorporate writing in the math classroom successfully. Topics for discussion include ideas for students to self assess their mastery of GPS, student error analysis, reflection writing, and journal writing. Please BYOL or a jump drive to get a copy of teacher made resources to jumpstart your students to write in math!

First in Math 1 – 8 Brett Eaker, Hart, Inc. First in Math® is an innovative online program for grades 1-8 that is based on the popular 24®GAME math series. This highly engaging online program includes fact practice, test- preparation modules, word problems, real time assessment for teachers and administrators, and friendly yet exciting competition for students. Independent studies conducted by WestEd Regional Education Laboratory confirm that First in Math® significantly improves both student performance and attitudes toward math.

Exploring Euler’s Formula in the Secondary Classroom 9 – 12 Ryan Fox and Susan Sextion, University of Georgia Where does Euler's formula come from? How do we know it works? Come investigate all facets of this formula generally discussed, but rarely explored, in the traditional geometry classroom.

Statistics on the TI-Nspire – Part I: Overview 10 – College Landy Godbold, The Westminster Schools The data capabilities of the new Nspire open a new door to the world of data analysis beyond that available in previous-generation handheld devices. This demonstration session will give you a peek through that door.

Nspired Calculus Animations 10 – College Chris Harrow, The Westminster Schools CAS technology and the new TI-Nspire combine to create stunningly dynamic algebraic and graphical learning opportunities for our students. This session features a variety of lesson ideas for enhancing calculus instruction for anyone with access to CAS technology (TI-89, TI-NSpire CAS, etc.). Topics include everything from several quick, simple CAS tools that everyone should be using to the very latest options available with the most recently released version of the Nspire software.

Friday 8 – 9 AM (continued) Stuck in the Middle With You – Median-Median Lines 8 – 10 Jim Haskins, Savannah Arts Academy When finding models for data that is essentially linear, sometimes we discuss the “line of best fit” and use the Linear Regression feature of technology. However, this “best fit line” given by the technology is sensitive to outliers. The median-median line – easy to understand with basic statistics and equally easy to graph by hand – is accessible to Math I students. And maybe it is a better fit for the data than the “best fit line.”

It’s About Time K – 2 Lynda Holman, Marietta City Schools If you have some time on your hands, join in exploring activities that support understanding of the "linear number line" of clocks. Games and children’s literature will be integrated into the lessons that teach duration, clock time, and calendar skills.

Let’s Play…Math 6 – 8 Sheila Honeycutt, Nora Jean Reaves, and Leigh Parker, Dodge County MS Interactive math activities that can be used during tiered lessons.

“Interact” with Math K – 5 Mark Jamison, Pearson What a great way to make math fun and exciting while addressing higher order thinking skills! This hands-on session will provide participants an opportunity to learn strategies and techniques to use with interactive whiteboards, tablets and slates. Numerous interactive math resources will be demonstrated. All can be easily used in classrooms to enhance instruction - regardless of your hardware (Promethean, Interwrite, Smartboard, etc.).

Pattern Blocks and Fraction Understanding 2 – 4 Beth Knight, Cobb County Schools How can pattern blocks be used to help students develop understanding of fraction concepts? Come ready to participate and take back ideas that can be used in your classroom on Monday!

Use TI-Navigator and PowerPoint During Your Instruction 6 – 12 Marc Lipson, Howard HS This session will demonstrate an actual lesson using PowerPoint with TI-Navigator to measure student comprehension during your presentation. Also, learn how to create a PowerPoint presentation for your instruction.

Fantasy Sports in the Math Classroom 6 – 12 James Powell, Oak Hill MS Come learn how I used fantasy sports to enrich mathematics in my sixth grade classroom!

Designing Quilts with Transformations 7 Gwen Richards, Dickerson MS See examples of real quilts to identify geometric transformations and other details of geometry. Use paper to build your own classroom quilts. Handouts on visual transformations and transformations in the coordinate plane.

Friday 8 – 9 AM (continued)

Beyond Word Problems: 2 – 5 How to Make Problem Solving GREAT in Your Classroom Kathy Spruiell, Gwin Oaks ES, Lauren Carter, Statham ES and Marquitis Adams, Simonton ES Do you or your students detest problem solving? Learn more about how to teach problem solving and make it work through vertical student–peer coach teams. We offer ideas for questions, strategies, tools, and data that support results. Got a PROBLEM? Let's S.O.L.V.E. I.T.

10 Days to Multiplication Mastery 2 – 5 Rich Stuart, Learning Wrap-ups Day by day strategies and lesson plans will be introduced to show that student can learn their Times Tables in a short amount of time. Understanding and charting commutative properties will be discussed.

Friday Extended Sessions 8 – 10 AM

Scored Discussions: 6 – 12 Promoting and Assessing Student Talk in Math Classrooms

John Zola

Imagine a small group of students intently discussing the various ways of solving a "challenge" problem...and you being able to "score" that discussion! Come learn about a long successful protocol from the humanities that has been shown to be highly effective at generating student talk in math classrooms. One added benefit is that it doesn't involve any papers for you to evaluate!

Increasing Mathematics Achievement for Diverse Learners 6 – 12 Pamela Seda, DeKalb County School System Have you ever wondered what you can do to help close the achievement gap? Research suggests that teachers who use instructional practices that build on the cultural strengths of racial and ethnic minorities can increase academic achievement for these students. In this session you will learn how to modify your instructional practices to facilitate the mathematics achievement of students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

How to Use Singapore Math and Montessori Math K – 5 Teaching Strategies Gregg Velatini and Dianna Spence, North Georgia College and State University D. Lynn Nehez, Oak Meadow Montessori School Come see and experience some of the activities that make Singapore and Montessori Math so effective. Explore learning activities from these two programs in an in-depth hands-on workshop. These activities can be used to supplement your curriculum or as alternative teaching strategies. Lessons include Number Sense, Place Value, Mental Math Activities, and Modeling & Problem Solving. This session will prepare you to use these effective techniques in your classroom.

Reduce Your Cognitive Load with The Pink Polygons 4 – 8 Alisha Waller and Greg Watson, Learning With Alisha! LLC An MRI of your brain while you teach geometry would be covered in hot spots. Not only are you monitoring student behavior, planning what to say, and connecting the last lesson to this one, etc.; but you are also trying to draw particular shapes, then rotate, slide, and flip them! Come learn about a recently released manipulative set and how it can make your MRI cool down. Session participants will receive handouts and black-line masters.

Friday 9:15 – 10:15 AM

Understanding the CRCT: A Winning Ticket for Increasing 1 – 8 Student Performance in Mathematics

Melodee Davis Georgia Department of Education

Geared toward grades 1-8 classroom teachers, this presentation will describe the CRCT testing program including an overview of the test development process, spring 2008 results, the test content weights, and resources available for teachers and students to support mathematics instruction and assessment.

GPS Circle Tasks 7 – 12 Lorrie Bearden, A portfolio filled with hands-on activities designed for student discovery of various content involving circles…perfect for GPS. Designed by geometry teachers, this portfolio offers an opportunity to assess mastery of vocabulary, theorems and/or formulas relating to circles, appropriate use of the Pythagorean Theorem and/or any prior knowledge relevant to circles, using student-centered methods that include collaborative teams, problem-based learning, technology, a graphic organizer, and writing across the curriculum.

Using Active Algebra to Provide Algebra Intervention 6 – 8 Judy Chambers, Math Consultant Having problems providing algebra intervention to your struggling students? Learn how to create success in the algebra classroom by using hands-on techniques to move your students from the concrete to the abstract. Teach students how to properly take notes that can help them to succeed in algebra. Experience hands-on how this exciting new program can provide the algebra intervention your students need.

I Didn’t Know You Could Do That: 6 – 12 A Tour of APPS on the TI-84 Plus Silver Sandra Dabbs, Roswell HS General “how to” walk through the following applications found on the TI-84 Plus Silver calculator: Area Formulas, Cabri Jr., Inequalities, Study Cards, Conics, Polynomial Root Finder/Simultaneous Equation Solver. Handouts will include general reference information on how to use the app as well as a lab activity for the Cabri Jr. Math Projects for Prealgebra and Algebra 7 – 9 Jody Johnson, Mount Pisgah Christian School 1) M & M Project - data collection, fractions, decimals, %, bar graphs, circle graphs, & computer generated graphs 2)Probability Simulation Project (using TI 84+) - fractions, decimals, %, bar graphs, circle graphs, 10 X 10 square graphs, computer generated graphs 3) Linear Equations Project - by hand & with TI 84+ 4) Car project - collecting data, producing line of best fit, determine equation of the line, analyzing linear equation by hand and using TI84+ 5) Pythagorean Theorem/Special Right Triangle Project - writing original word problems

Friday 9:15 – 10:15 AM (continued)

From Proof Using Computers to Computer Proof 9 – College Irina Lyublinskaya, College of Staten Island/CUNY The paper demonstrates how new symbolic geometry software, Geometry Expressions™ can be used in problems dealing with proofs across secondary school mathematics curriculum. The paper suggests two different approaches of using software in proofs. In the first approach the software assists in formulating the conjecture and planning the path to the proof, while in the second approach the software confirms the generalized statements which could be considered as proof.

Mathematics and Children’s Literature K – 5 Deborah McAllister, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and Shirley McDonald, Ringgold MS In this interactive session, children’s literature selections will be used to introduce mathematics activities that are aligned with standards. For example, when reading the book, Equal Shmequal, animals on a seesaw will be represented by pop cubes on a pan balance, or when reading the book, Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi, exploration of circles will be through paper folding activities.

When Does 1 + 1 = 1? 6 – 8 Karen McQueen and Janis Tischner, Moses MS The question will be answered upon arrival. The focus of this session will be about co-teaching. What is it? What should it look like? How is it better than the collaborative setting? 'Hooks' to 'catch' your student's interest from day one will be demonstrated.

Building Boxes: Finding the Greatest Capacity 6 – 9 Janet Shiver and Blair Dietrich, Georgia College and State University Participants will investigate relationships among height, length, width, and volume of rectangular solids, both concretely and abstractly. The TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used to investigate these relationships through tables of values, scatter plots, and graphs of both linear and nonlinear equations. Lights, Camera, Action: An Innovative Approach to 6 – College Integrating Technology in Mathematics Sarah Stoops, Mercer University I will present “Math: It’s Not Just Numbers,” a digital story which I created for my Secondary Literacy class. After the digital story, I will illustrate how it was crafted utilizing Windows Movie Maker. I will further demonstrate how teachers may employ similar technology in their classrooms. This presentation will provide teachers with a creative and captivating tool to engage multiple intelligences within the classroom to better convey information.

Friday Extended Sessions 9:15 – 11:15 AM

Mathematics Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites 20 Numeracy Strategies That Engage the Brain

Marcia Tate Developing Minds Inc.

M-A-T-H is known to be the shortened form of the word mathematics. Did you also know that it is a mnemonic device that stands for Math Ain’t That Hard? This acrostic rings true when brain-compatible strategies are used. Experience how easy math can be when sung, role-played, drawn, visualized, danced, or told in a meaningful story. This workshop is highly engaging and tons of fun!

TI Technologies (SmartView and Graphing Calculators) 6 – 8 Implement in Middle School Michael Eber, Garrett MS Attendees will gain specific activities and skills related to implementing these technologies into middle grades. Specifically, TI-SmartView will be included as viable presentation option when classroom calculator sets are not available but use of interactive whiteboards are.

Exploring Calculus with the TI-Nspire 11 – College Sam Gough, The Westminster Schools Texas Instrument's TI-Nspire Learning Handheld allows students to explore the concepts of Limits, Derivatives and Integrals in a much more interactive manor. We will explore these methods and classroom tested activities will be shared. Statistics on the TI-Nspire – Part II: Some How-To’s 9 – College Landy Godbold, The Westminster Schools The data capabilities of the new Nspire open a new door to the world of data analysis beyond that available in previous-generation handheld devices. This hands-on session will start you through that door as you walk through some of the basic how-to’s of using this great new tool.

Infusing Imagination Into Math and Science 3 – 5 LeeAnn Strecker and Kassidy Moore, Hightower ES This presentation explores and integrative teaching method utilizing creative writing to assess conceptual math and science knowledge.

Yours IS to Reason – Don’t Just Invert and Multiply 5 – 7 Implications from Japanese Curriculum Materials Tad Watanabe, Kennesaw State University GPS expects that students will be fluent with multiplication and division of fractions by the end of Grade 6. Moreover, students are to understand why particular computational algorithms work. Division of fractions is arguably the most challenging topic in a K-8 mathematics curriculum. In this session, we will explore several different approaches to this topic that might help students derive the familiar invert-and-multiply algorithm and develop computational fluency with understanding. Friday 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Understanding the EOCT and GHSGT 9 – 12 Winning Tickets for Increasing Student Achievement in HS Math

Melodee Davis Georgia Department of Education

Geared toward 9-12 classroom teachers, this presentation will describe the phase-in plan for aligning the high school mathematics assessments for the EOCT and GHSGT programs to the GPS curriculum, will present spring 2008 results, will provide an overview of the test development process, and will show how to access resources available for teachers and students to support mathematics instruction and assessment.

Horse and Carriage – Expanded Algorithm and Standard 2 – 5 Teresa Banker, Kennesaw State University A horse pulling a carriage can be applied to teaching algorithms for whole number operations. Should the expanded algorithms be taught before the standard algorithms? Participants will come away with several examples of and personal practice with the algorithms. The presentation will also stress the several other objectives for this age group recommended by NCTM that the use of expanded algorithms addresses while building computational fluency. Come and learn how.

Project-based Learning 6 – 8 with the Texas Instruments Graphing Calculators Judy Chambers, Math Consultant Learn how to do standards-based math and science projects with your students using the Texas Instruments graphing calculators. All levels of users are encouraged to attend. Learn simple and easy ways to incorporate these calculators into your classroom while working hands-on with one during the session. You will leave with projects that you can take back and implement in your classroom immediately that will correlate to the GPS.

It’s All Greek to Me! 6 – 12 Marian Fox, Kennesaw State University Take a trip back in time as we explore a variety of contributions to the fields of Geometry, Number Theory, and Algebra from the great Greek mathematicians of antiquity. Learn how to incorporate history into your own classroom to make mathematics come alive. Toga optional.

HipHotenuse: 7 – College The Use of Urban Music in the Mathematics Classroom Curtis Goings, Emory University This session continues to explore the use of urban music in the mathematics classroom to facilitate the recall of principles and formulas. The incorporation of popular melodies will be examined as a mnemonic device for procedures and concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Teacher-written songs will be introduced to focus on a variety of topics.

Friday 10:30 – 11:30 AM (continued) CAS + Cabri = Eccentric Conics! 10 – College Chris Harrow, The Westminster Schools Combining the technologies of CAS & Cabri Geometry enables a deeper and much more complete exploration of the conic sections in all of their representations (Geometric, graphic, and algebraic). This session combines dynamic 2D modeling, systems of equations, probability, and (if time) connections to 3D manipulations of conic equations to provide a far more comprehensive understanding of conic sections than was ever completely possible before these technologies.

Math Projects for Geometry to Calculus 9 – 11 Jody Johnson, Mount Pisgah Christian School Transformation Projects - translations, reflections, rotations, dilations Fractal Project - creating original fractals Nature Graphs - recreating object in nature using set of equations and appropriate domain and range Law of Sines & Cosines - writing original work problems Car Project - collecting data, finding line of best fit, determining equation of the line, analyzing linear equation by hand & with TI 84+

From Concrete to Abstract with Fractions, Decimals and 4 – 10 Algebraic Thinking Susan Kaufman, Neufeld Learning Systems Inc. Many students in upper elementary and middle school and beyond struggle because they don’t understand fractions and decimals and don’t have a sound foundation of algebraic thinking. We'll look at integrated instructional methods which emphasize many concrete approaches to understanding these topics while bridging the gap between concrete examples and abstract algorithms. Participants will receive a CD and lesson outlines which can be used immediately in a variety of learning environments.

Developing Critical Eyes for Classroom Inquiry 6 – 12 Dorothy Lewis-Grace, Danika Woods, Sharina Moore, and Emily Treuman, Georgia State University Preservice secondary school mathematics (PSSM) teachers who are preparing to enter urban/suburban schools examined their instructional practices. At the beginning phase of student teaching, each PSSM teacher developed an inquiry based on her experiences in the urban schools. These PSSM teachers applied pedagogical, methodological, and technological knowledge, skills, and strategies that were acquired and/or enhanced throughout their preparation program. They will share their understanding of the effect of their tools and new insights for teaching.

The Power of Personalized Math Practice 1 – 5 Alicia McDaniel and LaKesha Stevenson, Hapeville ES Join us to hear how we provide differentiated math practice, tied to GPS, for each of our students and the positive impact this math practice has returned. Classroom strategies and motivators will be shared. You'll learn why our school has expanded the utilization of Renaissance Learning’s Accelerated Math Enterprise program from special education classes to the entire school population. Immediate feedback eliminates math paper grading at home and more importantly, allows for prompt intervention and enrichment. Friday 10:30 – 11:30 AM (continued)

The Winning Ticket: Recognizing the Importance of K – 2 Developmental Stages of Students’ Thinking Karen Murphy and Sherri Lee, Bethlehem ES Using the work from Cognitively Guided Instruction, we will share the 11 problem types for addition and subtraction. Six direct modeling and five counting strategies will be highlighted. Some research will be shared focusing on the importance of recognizing developmental stages when students solve problems. Using student work, participants will delve deeper into thinking about student thinking. Children's ability to conserve and the challenge of composing and decomposing numbers will be explored.

Make Mine Multiplication 3 – 5 Debra Muse and Jennifer Lockwood, Carrollton MS We will share strategies and activities for mastering multiplication facts and alternate algorithms for long multiplication.

Effective Strategies for Use of the Coach Books 6 – 8 Kay Seabolt, Triumph Learning This session will focus on strategies and ideas for using the Coach Books in the middle grades. Handouts and samples will be provided.

Algebra in the Elementary School 3 – 5 Sandy Trowell and Greg Harrell, Valdosta State University This session will focus upon algebraic ideas in grades 3-5, where the GPS standards first introduce algebra as a content standard. Participants will engage in activities that emphasize multiple representations of algebraic ideas.

Friday 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Place Your Bets! 6 – 12 Summer Abney, Morgan County HS, Steve Messig, Oconee County HS, Martha Reems, North Oconee HS, and Tony Turner, Clarke Central HS Increase your statistical understanding and comfort level by exploring an interactive real world application guided by experienced statistics teachers. A casino lab offers the setting for investigating probability, data collecting, analysis, interpretation, and expected value. You will be able to return to your classroom with an activity that can be adapted to any 6th - 12th grade mathematics class and will be tied to the middle and high school Georgia Performance Standards.

Direct Testing of Galileo’s Hypothesis on Free Fall 9 – College Carlos Almada and Heather Shearer, Columbus State University We get the equation of motion in free fall via direct observations using a free fall apparatus. The main result is obtained in different ways to illustrate how the concepts of curve fitting, average speed, derivative, and numerical derivative relate to a real life situation. We also obtain a very good estimate of the acceleration of gravity. This lab project is suitable for a calculus class or high school students.

How to Work an Interactive White Board PreK –College Randy Archer, Berkmar HS Are you ready for the day they bring in your new interactive white board? This session will cover basic functionality of interactive white boards and a few ways you can maximize their potential.

Curve Fitting Examples with Sketchpad and Matlab 9 – College Gunhan Caglayan, University of Georgia During this session, I will illustrate how one can use Sketchpad to paste a picture and obtain data. Once the data is obtained, I will show different ways of curve fitting (e.g., polynomial, exponential, sinusoidal interpolation) using a suitable software such as Matlab, Maple, or Origin.

Exploring Math: Ideas for Intervention and Differentiation 1 – 5 Judy Chambers, Math Consultant We will use a variety of materials to provide intervention and reinforcement for grades 1-5. The session will focus on diagnostic tools, problem solving, lessons with differentiation, games, and the ability to infuse technology into the math lessons. Strategies for building math content vocabulary, content area reading skills and problem solving will also be addressed. Participants will receive lesson plans, a Problem Solving Journal, and a chance for some great door prizes.

Math/Science-themed Birthday Décor 5 – 8 Debbie Kean, DeVry University This workshop offers ideas on decorating the monthly birthday bulletin board with a math/science theme. For example, in honor of your students’ October birthdays (and simultaneously celebrate the "Space Shuttle Atlantis" launch), hang planets around the birthday board and include signs such as: "We hope your birthday will be out of this world!"

Friday 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (continued)

Math Is All Around Us K – 5 Gail Marshall, University of West Georgia Are you looking for ways to help your students connect math to their real world? Check out this session to learn how newspapers may be what you need. Preservice teachers in the Early Childhood Program at the University of West Georgia will share activities which they developed for use with K-5 students using events from 2008. Try your hand at developing an activity and obtain some sample activities as well.

Highlight Points With Power 5 – 6 Jennifer Poon and Kim Arnold, Carver MS Provide another dimension to your current instructional practices by sliding in visually stimulating and entertaining productions. Using PowerPoint presentations provide students with the big picture, introducing instructional units, mathematical concepts, vocabulary, and corresponding Georgia Performance Standards. Deliver lessons and implement culminating activities like Jeopardy. Presentations center around the 6th grade curriculum, but can be used to add enrichment or acceleration to any 5th grade class. A copy of the presentations will be provided to all participants.

Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping 2 – 3 Using a Variety of Manipulatives Nancy Ricciardi, Kilpatrick ES If you're tired of children having no real understanding of the regrouping process this workshop is for you. We will actually spend our time working with manipulatives to solve addition and subtraction problems with and without regrouping. Generally speaking I find that teachers start with materials that are too abstract for young children and they never really understand place value and regrouping. Come enjoy an hour of hands-on learning that will benefit all students.

Online Resources for Math I 8 – 12 Raquel Rimpola, Atlanta Public Schools and Uma Subramanian, School for Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (STEM) at Therrell This session provides a demonstration on the use of available online resources that can support teachers in the delivery of the new GPS standards. Presenters will discuss how they can be used to differentiate instruction, show the correlations of specific sites to Math I tasks and standards, and show participants how to navigate through the sites.

Singapore Math and Montessori Math: K – 6 Parallels and Contrasts Dianna Spence and Gregg Velatini, North Georgia College and State University Educators are paying more attention to alternative mathematics programs, both as supplements and as replacements for conventional instruction. We will briefly describe the curricula and teaching strategies for two alternative mathematics programs, Singapore Math and Montessori Math. Research suggests that both of these programs are effective; we will examine reasons for their effectiveness and explore similarities and differences between the two programs.

Friday 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (continued)

MRC: The Overlooked Standard 3 – 12 Marian Tillotson, Henry County Schools What are you doing to help your students develop reading skills in math? Build vocabulary knowledge? Establish context? Actually be able to read the math text? Come hear some ideas that help students read and write in the mathematics classroom. Students will master the mathematics easier when they have the vocabulary and reading skills to understand the problem.

3D Tools and Toys: The 7th Grade GPS Comes Alive! 6 – 8 Kathy Traylor, Shiloh MS Zome building tools (think 21st Century TinkerToys), free Google 3D software, Geometer’s Sketchpad, soda straws, square bubbles and cardboard. See how all of these come together to help 7th graders understand the 2nd, 3rd and even 4th dimension with activities that teach, enrich and extend the GPS standards. See photos and video of how these activities were implemented in Mrs. Traylor’s Trailer over the past two years.

Secret Messages and Math K – 3 Anita VanBrackle, Kennesaw State University Let your students use their math skills, organization skills and concentration abilities to unlock your secret messages. This simple strategy can be used in large or small groups or by individuals. While in this session you will develop your own secret message.

TI-10 and TI-15 Calculators for Elementary School Students 1 – 5 Susan Watkins, ETTC/NSC This session is specifically designed for elementary school teachers. The use of the TI-10 and TI-15 technology allows students to explore and use higher levels of mathematics than they would normally achieve in activities that both engage and challenge young minds. Learn the unique functions of these calculators and explore activities that support higher level thinking.

Friday 1 – 2 PM Successfully Engaging All Learners: Differentiating K – 5 Math Instruction Through Tiered Lessons Katherine Brown and Diane Bresson, Bethlehem ES This interactive session will focus on differentiation through the use of tiered lessons. Participants will learn the benefits of using these engaging lessons in mathematics to target all learners. These lessons are designed to reach students with varied ability levels, learning styles, and interests. Attendees will be shown the ease in which tiered lessons can be created and will collaborate with peers to create a sample tiered lesson for their grade level.

TI-Nspire and the GPS Tasks 9 – 12 Sandra Dabbs and Sharon Bean, Roswell HS Using an integrated calculator with an integrated curriculum: This session will cover the basic aspects available on the TI-Nspire handheld and demonstrate modifying a GPS task to make it more interactive with the handheld.

Summing Common Number Series 6 – 12 Emam Hoosain, Augusta State University This presentation is intended for middle and high school teachers. It will examine strategies for summing some common number series. These strategies are consistent with the spirit of the Georgia Performance Standards and the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Students' solutions will be shared.

Using Computer Algebra Systems to Teach Equation Solving 6 – 9 Essie Jones, Wesleyan College This session will present research connected to instruction of algebra to at-risk youth utilizing “Computer Algebra Systems.” The results of a two-week action research study of sixty at-risk ninth grade students will be presented. Topics include solving equations, assistive technology, and Cognitive Tutor.

Japan: An Educators Trip of a Lifetime PreK – 12 Melinda Joy Kennedy, Midway MS Are you interested in spending three weeks exploring Japan at no expense of your own? This session will provide details about the exciting opportunity that is available to administrators and teachers from all grade levels and content areas. This once-in-a-lifetime cultural and educational experience is fully funded by the government of Japan. Come see and hear what this was like for 160 lucky American educators this past June.

Elementary Children and Contextual Mathematics Problems K – 5 Gail Marshall, University of West Georgia Children’s responses to and attempts to solve contextual problems, or so-called “word” problems, will be discussed by pre-service teachers in the Early Childhood Program at the University of West Georgia. They will describe the construction and use of high interest problems to help develop flexible thinking and varied problem solving strategies. Examples, a sample rubric, and student work evaluated using the rubric will be presented, along with observations regarding students’ expressed attitudes about the problems Friday 1 – 2 PM (continued)

Test-taking Strategies for Middle Grades Mathematics 6 – 8 Shirley McDonald, Ringgold MS and Deborah McAllister, UT Chattanooga Test-taking strategies will be presented for answering multiple-choice questions based on content standards for middle grades mathematics. Participants will use two sheets of paper to practice several of the strategies. These strategies are useful for students who sometimes struggle with mastering mathematical concepts. To boost the confidence of all students, strategies to practice prior to the test and suggestions for the testing day will be discussed.

How Do We Engage English Language Learners 6 – 12 in the Math Classroom? J.W. Mozley, Duluth MS We will discuss activating strategies, modeling, cooperative group activities, games, and other interactive activities that will engage and benefit all students in the math classroom, especially ELLs. These effective and results-producing strategies will leave no student behind.

I Will Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: 10 – 12 Non-standard Methods for Pre-Calculus Topics Polly Pohlman, Loganville HS The presenter in this session has chosen two problems from a typical pre-calculus textbook but will demonstrate solutions that are not normally found in textbooks. Participants are encouraged to bring an idea from their teaching and their non-standard solution. A TI-84 graphing calculator will be helpful.

Using iPods and Movie and TV Clips to Teach Algebra 5 – 8 Hugh Sanders, Georgia College and State University This session illustrates the use of movie and television video clips on iPods that were part of a course on algebra concepts for middle grade math teachers.

SciTrain: Making Math More Accessible 8 – 12 and Usable for All Students Robert Todd, Georgia Tech This presentation will explore the features of Georgia Tech's SciTrain, a free, online resource that trains math and science teachers to make their classes more effective for students with disabilities and ADHD. The online courses are self-paced and provide training on classroom accommodations, adapted tests and laboratories, assistive technology, laws and policies and much more. Courses provide PLUs. We will tour the courses and demonstrate real-life accommodation solutions.

Friday Extended Sessions 1 – 3 PM

From Questions to Discourse: PreK – 12 Building Communication in the Mathematics Classroom

Teresa Barry, Lange Middle School Columbia, MO Public Schools

“The person who works is the ONLY one who learns” (Harry K. Wong). Come to this session prepared to work and learn about ways to develop mathematical understanding through questioning. Participants will create prompts to help struggling students get started, to move “stuck” students forward and to push all students to reflect and extend their learning. In addition, we will examine tools and techniques that build students’ questioning skills to promote classroom interactions through discourse.

Exploring Exponential Functions with Excel 9 – College Catherine Aust, Clayton State University Bring your own laptop and develop your own Excel files for working with exponential functions. See how Excel can be used with students to explore compound interest, the definition of the number e, exponential graphs, and data modeled by exponential functions and additionally to enhance student understanding of algebraic concepts. The general ideas can be applied to other spreadsheets, and connections to student learning tasks in Mathematics II and Accelerated Mathematics II will be discussed.

Making Mathematics The Winning Ticket for Students PreK - College Debbie Crawford, Pearson This session will model a rational number lesson using the lesson story structure which was developed based on current research. A lesson story is a lesson planning structure used to assist teachers in making mathematical concepts and connections within mathematics explicit to all students. Participants will receive hands-on experience by participating as students in a lesson story. Although the content is middle school, this session is appropriate for all grade levels.

Hands-on Algebra 6 – 10 Leanne Luttrell, Osborne MS & ETA/Cuisenaire Algebra is a critical component of mathematical learning and its abstract ideas are quite difficult for some students. Learn about tools and strategies for making algebra more concrete and increasing the success of your students.

Developing of Students’ Multiple Representations Skills 9 – College with TI-Nspire Technology Irina Lyublinskaya, College of Staten Island/CUNY I will share several unique problems developed for the TI-Nspire technology that are focused on the development of students’ skills in recognizing and using multiple representations at various levels, from algebra to calculus, and exploit the advanced capabilities of TI-Nspire in unique and innovative ways. The focuses of these problems are on the shape reconstruction, paths and trajectories, optimization, and geometric transformations of functions. Friday Extended Sessions 1 – 3 PM (continued)

Transforming Ideas into Tasks for Class 3 – 8 Janet Tomlinson, Oconee County and Laine Bradshaw, University of Georgia What makes a task a task? How do I turn my creative ideas into successful tasks? Through this session we will address those questions and have fun examining some new tasks together to clearly illustrate the usefulness and potential a well-crafted task holds, in comparison to a game or an activity. Come join us for some inspiration to begin supplementing the curriculum with your own tasks!

The 2008 AP Stats Reading Debbie Kohler The questions from the free response part of the exam will be examined. The manner in which these were graded will be discussed. There will be comments regarding "lessons learned" for teachers of AP Statistics.

The 2008 AP Calculus Reading Marshall Ransom, Georgia Southern University The questions from the free response part of the exam will be examined. The manner in which these were graded will be discussed. There will be comments regarding "lessons learned" for teachers of AP Calculus.

Friday 2:15 – 3:15 PM

Torricelli’s Law 10 – College Carlos Almada, Columbus State University Torricelli’s law for a leaking water container provides an excellent example for introducing the concept of differential equations and suggests a simple classroom demonstration. In this project we derive the law via direct observations for a cylindrical container. In the process we show how to apply and integrate different concepts from calculus.

Conjunction Junction – What’s Your Function? 8 – College Jane Barnard, Armstrong Atlantic State University Booleans, piece-wise functions, transformations of basic functions [vertical/horizontal translations; reflections across lines; rotations about a point; vertical and horizontal stretches/compressions], and simple programming with the TI-84 Plus will be used to create algebra (Math I/Math I Accelerated) through precalculus projects for students – an alternative assessment project to encourage student interest and creativity. Some programs and samples of student work will be shared. [Bring your TI- 83 Plus or TI-84’s with a link cord.]

Number of Paths Problem by Induction 9 – 12 Gunhan Caglayan, University of Georgia In how many different ways could one travel from an integer point on the first quadrant to the origin if one is constrained to move one unit step vertically down and horizontally left only? Also known as taxi cab geometry, I will present this problem first in an abstract way, dealing with the geometry of the figure only (sequential approach). I will then relate the derived identities to the combinatorial approach. I will conclude that the sequential approach and the combinatorial approach are equivalent.

Bringing ALL Learners into the Mathematics Community: 2 – 6 Strategies to Scaffold Success Cindy Fielder, America’s Choice Bridging the gap between a student’s prior knowledge and current instruction is a daily challenge. Join us as we examine successful strategies to engage all learners, revise student misconceptions and connect to the mathematics students need to learn! Strategies explored will be appropriate for both initial instruction and to provide intervention.

Contra Dancing in the Mathematics Classroom 5 – College Mary Garner, Kennesaw State University Contra Dancing can help students understand transformations, permutations, the commutative property, inverses, identities, associative property, binary operations, and IT'S FUN!!! Come dance with us and do some mathematics.

Name That Conic! 9 – 12 Basil Lee, Banneker HS Play games to help retention of conic formulas for parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas. Participants will also create a conic foldable to organize these formulas.

Friday 2:15 – 3:15 PM (continued)

Seeing Math PreK – 12 Amanda LeeVan, SCETV/Teacherline Southeast Explore the ways that PBS TeacherLine can help districts and their teachers to improve instruction and student outcomes. Teachers learn to advance your career and enhance your mathematics teaching skills with high quality, standards- and research-based graduate-level courses. You can explore a particular area of interest or meet your specific professional development requirements in a supportive online environment that makes learning flexible and accessible, even for beginners.

Math Take Home Backpacks K – 5 Jenny Lockwood, Centennial Place ES and Debra Muse, Carrollton MS Do you want your students’ families to become more involved in math? See how to plan and implement Math Take Home Backpacks from a 2007 GCTM Mini-grant award winner. Math Take Home Backpacks help create a link between mathematics instruction and home. These backpacks are interactive with GPS connections.

What Are Tasks, How Do You Get Good Ones for Grades 6-12, 6 – 12 and How Do You Use Them Effectively? Tom Ottinger, Reinhardt College Tasks play a prominent role in the GPS, but it's important to use the right kind of tasks in the right ways. We'll look at how you can get rich mathematical tasks, how you can integrate them with other instructional activities, and how your students will benefit from using appropriate tasks appropriately. (Note: This is an updated version of last year's presentation.)

Exploring Algebraic Functions Using Geometer’s Sketchpad 9 – 12 Uma Subramanian, School for Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (STEM) at Therrell, and Raquel Rimpola, Atlanta Public Schools This session will explore the graphing activities using the Geometer’s Sketchpad’s function plotting capabilities. The participants will be able to plot a function with parameters and animate the parameters to explore the family of functions. In particular, the participants will be able to plot the graph of y = mx +b and visualize the animation of the graph for various values of m and b. The family of parabolas will also be explored.

Friday Closing Session

Marcia Tate Developing Minds Inc. Power of Positive Thinking - B/P Strategies for Getting More Mileage Out of Your Life

Did you know that laughter adds seven years to your life; did you know that when people loose their purpose they only live a short time? Learn to be more positive, proactive, and purposeful. This keynote has been called both professionally and personally life changing!