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PS 800-899

Saturday 3:15-4:45


Changed & New Sessions this hour: 818 866
Closed Workshops
this hour: 814 858 864 879
Canceled Sessions this hour: 815 855

DESIGNATION CODES: T1=Title 1; EL=ESL/LEP; G=Gifted; T=Technology; L=Low Performing; S=Special Ed
FOCUS CODES:
GAP=Closing the Achievement GapTECH=Integrating Technology in Learning
MREAS=Mathematical ReasoningASMT=Assessment & Intervention
STD=Standards BasedACCES=Universal Access


STRANDS



CAMTE/Teacher Ed
Session 863




801 FEATURED SESSION
CC Smoke Tree C
6–12

 

TOUGH TO TEACH/TOUGH TO LEARN: THE CASE FOR TECHNOLOGY

Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
Some concepts such as area or interpreting graphs are difficult and fundamental understandings are often missing in the way students approach a problem. Technology and inquiry-based teaching can help.

T L
GAP; MREAS; TECH

burrillgail:
Gail Burrill



810 Tickets RequiredCC Mesquite H

 

DEVELOPING LEADERS…FROM THE INSIDE OUT!

Linda Morrow, Navajo County
Developing new leaders, whether at the classroom level or with new administrators coming into our schools, is a challenge! This presentation will focus on methods that you can use in your own school or district to cultivate outstanding leaders.


ACCES GAP






811 CC Smoke Tree DGeneral

 

COME FOR A HANDS-ON MEETING WITH ALEKS, EBLOCKS AND 2KNOW

Jo Ann Noyes, Irvine Valley College
I will be demonstrating 3 new and exciting technology products that have changed the way I teach math: Eblocks (elementary), Aleks (all grade levels), 2Know (teacher).

T1 EL T L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT; TECH




812 Hilton Palm CanyonGeneral

 

TITLE 1: KEY FACTOR TO SINGAPORE'S EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE

Alice Ho, Math Teach (Singapore)
The simplicity of using everyday materials and effective teaching aids to improve fluency in logical thinking skills.
Repeats 410
G L S
GAP; ASMT




813 CC Mesquite FPreK–2

 

BRAIN-BASED MATH PRACTICES WITH IMMEDIATE RESULTS

Kathryn Robinson, WriteMath
Using critters, beanbags, and play dough, teachers will explore abstract concepts such as algebra, fractions, money, and time to help the littlest learners enjoy a successful life of math.
Repeats 712
T1 EL L S
GAP; ASMT




814 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
Wyndham Pueblo APreK–3

 

ROCK YOUR MATH CLASS!

Ron Brown & Nancy Brown, Intelli-Tunes
Use the power of songs, games, and activities to help you teach place value, time, money, shapes, math facts, patterns, and more! A session packed with ideas. Handouts! Prizes!

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES




815 Wyndham CatalinaPreK–8

 

CANCELED
MATHEMATICS & MEMORY

Lori MacKinder, Your Full Potential



816 CC Mesquite GK–1

 

LITERATURE IN MATH FOR K–1

Patty Morrison, Fresno USD
Students love to hear stories! Come and receive lesson openers, written by the presenter, to use with your math lessons. Standards listed. Leave with a list of books & lessons.
Repeats 714
T1




817 Hilton Horizon II1–5

 

NO MORE COUNTING ON FINGERS!

Donnalyn Yates, Memory Joggers
Teach students to memorize multiplication/division, addition/subtraction facts, and math vocabulary using rhymes, stories, pictures, and associations by using brain-based teaching methods linked to state teaching standards.

T1 EL L S
GAP; ASMT




818 Hilton Plaza A1–6

 

OH, NOW I GET IT!!!

Paula Jones, Lone Star Learning
In this session we'll focus on the kids who don't get it. We'll apply brain research using color, rhyme, repetition, song, and movement to teach confusing concepts.
This is a speaker change from the printed program listing.
T1 G EL L S
GAP




819 Hilton Horizon I2–5

 

READING THROUGH THE MATH STANDARDS

Denise Green & Bonnie Vines, Blue Ridge USD
Use picture books to teach the math standards. Four books will be highlighted that can be used for all the math strands. Activities can be implemented immediately into your classroom.

T1 G EL T L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS





821 Wyndham Chino A2–6

 

THE PROBLEM WITH PUZZLES

Sandy Margetts, Brandon University
This session will give participants opportunities to experience the joy of discovery while solving puzzles from a variety of rich sources that nurture reasoning skills. Leave with many ideas!
Repeats 720
G L S
MREAS




830 Zoso Mesquite3–6

 

PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO INCREASE MATH VOCABULARY

Mary Peterson, Retired
Receive classroom proven strategies to help students at all levels retain math vocabulary. All activities support research-based principles of vocabulary instruction and the California math standards.

T1 G EL L S
GAP




831 Wyndham Mojave Learning Center3–8

 

EFFECTIVE STANDARDS-BASED INTERVENTION IN MATHEMATICS

Sara Moore, ETA/Cuisenaire
Learn to use manipulatives and the Concrete-Representational-Abstract approach to help all students become proficient in mathematics.

T1 L
GAP




832 Wyndham Chino B3–9

 

IT'S OK. PUSH MY BUTTONS

Kevin Simms, Salem City Schools
Use calculators to promote critical thinking skills. Explore activities that require students to use calculators to investigate mathematical concepts rather than merely as computational tools.
Repeats 734
G T L
MREAS; TECH




833 Zoso Palo Verde3–5

 

BUILD IT, EXPLAIN IT

Care Butler, AIMS Education Foundation
Experience AIMS structures building investigations that provide opportunities for students to communicate mathematical reasoning through numbers, tables, diagrams, and models.
Repeats 735
T1 G EL L S
ACCES; MREAS




834 Zoso Oasis South4–7

 

DIVISION OF FRACTIONS: HELP ALL STUDENTS ACHIEVE PROFICIENCY

Steve Klass, San Diego SU/Encinitas USD; & Nadine Bezuk, San Diego SU
A deep understanding that division with fractions does not always "make smaller" can be built for ALL students. We consider several strategies to help students reason about division with fractions.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




835 Zoso Sunset North4–8

 

VISUALIZATION FOR ALL STUDENTS USING CABRI

Janet Smith, Franklin McKinley SD
Eliminate Geometry as a gatekeeper by involving students in dynamic investigations with real-time visual feedback through the use of Cabri.
Repeats 536
EL T L
GAP; MREAS; TECH




836 Hilton Tapestry4–9

 

MODULAR ARITHMETIC: MATH AND ART CONNECTION

Dean Marolla, Alliance for College Ready Public Schools; & Kathy Miller, Huntington Beach UHSD
Participants will learn modular arithmetic and create a poster. Number, patterns, geometric transformations, and coordinate systems will be discussed.

T1 G EL T L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; TECH




837 CC Mesquite E4–12

 

WARM-UPS, GAMES, AND MATH-MAGIC!

Jessica Agee & Kristin Asay, Orange County DOE
Participants will see how to make math fun and accessible for all students through engaging warm-ups, games, and mathematical magic tricks.

T1 L
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




855 CC Mesquite B6–8

 

CANCELED
SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR ALL

Rebecca Newburn, Larkspur SD



856 Wyndham Sierra6–8

 

MS MATHEMATICS INTERVENTION USING IPODS

Alan Amundsen & Jeannie Toshima, Matrix California
The Matrix Project uses iPods to motivate middle school students to explore the key concepts of ratio & proportion, linear equations, data analysis & statistics, and geometry.

T1 EL T L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT; TECH




857 Hilton Plaza C6–10

 

HOW TARGETED CURRICULUM CAN EFFECTIVELY BRIDGE THE GAP!

Patrick Adams, President, CGP Education, Inc.
Have you ever wondered why "innovation" has yet to reach our curriculum? A "targeted" curriculum can ease planning, provide direct student instruction, targeted assessment and relevant intervention.

T1 EL L S
GAP; ACCES; ASMT




858 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
Hilton Oasis III6–11

 

INVESTIGATIONS THROUGH VISUALIZATION IN A CABRI ENVIRONMENT

Barbara Pence, San Jose State U; & Janet Smith, Franklin McKinley SD
To deepen and integrate algebraic and geometric thinking, students need more than algorithms and procedures. They need an opportunity to explore and visualize with real-time feedback.

T
TECH




859 Zoso Sunset South6–12

 

MAKING MATH RELEVANT: AN INDUSTRY-EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

Rebecca Afghani, Long Beach USD
Together the Port of Long Beach and Long Beach School District have created standards-based math lessons using real-world industry examples to engage students in future career paths.

T1 G L




860 Wyndham San Jacinto7–10

 

CLOSING THE GAP WITH EFFECTIVE PRACTICES USED IN ALGEBRA 1

Christine Montes, Garden Grove USD
See how best practice and visualizing conceptual understanding, used in an Algebra companion class, help low performing students succeed. Take home strategies to engage all students, especially ELs.

T1 EL L
GAP




861 Wyndham Santa Rosa7–10

 

USING RESEARCH AND REALITY TO GUIDE ALGEBRA PLACEMENT

Shelley Kriegler, UCLA Math Content Programs for Teachers; & Michael Butler, Public Works Inc.
We report on two research studies that examine issues of placement in algebra. A discussion of changes in the 8th Grade Math CST that might influence curriculum and placement decisions is included.

T1 EL L S
GAP; ASMT




862 CC Mesquite C7–12

 

HOW TO GET URBAN STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN ALGEBRA "GATEKEEPER"

Kadhir Rajagopal, Grant Union HS
This presentation will share, through interactive demonstrations and video, evidence-based strategies that will help urban and Special Ed students to succeed and outperform thousands in Algebra.

T1 L S
GAP; ACCES




863 Zoso Oasis North7–12

 

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO MATH CERTIFICATION: A CASE STUDY

Babette Benken & Susan Gomez-Zwiep, CSU Long Beach
We share results and coursework information related to a grant-supported study of professional development within alternative routes (classes/exams) to achieving secondary teacher certification.


ACCES




864 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
CC Smoke Tree A8–12

 

3 COMPELLING REASONS FOR USING A GRAPHING CALCULATOR

Edward Laughbaum, The Ohio State University
Algebra provides fertile ground for the graphing calculator. It has the ability to facilitate pattern building, provide visualizations, and create associations. Sample activities will be shared.

T
TECH



865 Wyndham Pueblo BK-12

 

THE MATH WARS: A CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

Robert Stein, CSU San Bernardino
We introduce Hofstede's dimensions of culture and illustrate the assumptions they embody about education with examples from the K-12 mathematics curriculum.

T1 G EL L S
GAP ACCES




866

CC Smoke Tree E
8–12

 

TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH MATHEMATICA

Abigail Brown, San Dieguito UHSD
Explore new technology developments with the program Mathematica. Learn about free online resources. Make cool graphs and amazing animations. Come see students present their work and experiences.
New session added; REPEATS 572 but no tickets
T
TECH



875 CC Mesquite D9–12

 

WHAT'S THE TI-NAVIGATOR AND HOW WILL IT HELP ME?

Elizabeth Ahlgren, San Diego USD
The TI-Navigator is a powerful system that supports instruction and provides a multitude of assessment options. We will explore its capabilities through algebra and geometry activities.

T1 G EL T L
ASMT





877 Wyndham Cactus9–12

 

CAHSEE PREPARATION: EFFECTIVE PRACTICE AUDIT

Beverly Smith, Hollandays Publishing
Learn the characteristics of effective graduation test preparation programs. You'll take away a Test Prep Program Audit that will guide your faculty to better student achievement and graduation rates.

T1 L S
ASMT




879 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
CC Smoke Tree F10–12

 

MATHEMATICAL REASONING: FORMULATING PROBLEMS WITH SKETCHPAD

Jose Contreras, U of Southern Mississippi; & Greg Love, Fullerton SD
We will use GSP to engage participants in specializing, generalizing, and extending problems—core aspects of mathematical reasoning. One of the problems to be investigated is Varignon's Problem.

T
MREAS; TECH




880 Tickets RequiredHilton Oasis II10–12

 

BOOMERANG WITH TECHNOLOGY

Ana Mantel, Los Angeles USD
Explore isometric transformations using lists, matrices, and Cabri Jr. App construction tools of TI-84 calculator.

EL T L
GAP; TECH




881 Wyndham Ventura10–12

 

CAHSEE: ENGAGING ACTIVITIES AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES

Kasey St James & Al Rabanera, Fullerton JUHSD
Do you want to increase your CAHSEE pass rate and engage your students? Learn effective ways to get your students excited about the test through new lesson ideas.

EL L
GAP; ASMT




882 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree B10–C

 

AP STATISTICS ON THE TI-NSPIRE

Lee Kucera, Capistrano USD
Explore the power of the TI-Nspire handheld device for AP Statistics—it's way more than a graphing calculator! Intended for teachers with the TI-Nspire experience.
Repeats 777
G T
TECH




883 Hilton Plaza B10–C

 

REASONING THROUGH INFERENCE PROCEDURES FOR REGRESSION

Daniel Teague, NC School of Science & Mathematics
Of all the topics in AP Stats, Inference for Regression is the most difficult for students and teachers alike. We will develop the formulas and use technology with several illustrative examples.
Repeats 778
T
MREAS; TECH




884 Hilton Plaza D11–C

 

UNUSUAL MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS YOU WON'T FORGET

Lawrence Weill, CSU Fullerton
Let's share creative and even devious thinking in solving these truly fascinating problems at the high school and college undergraduate level. Some answers are hard to believe!

G S
GAP; MREAS



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