Secondary Mathematics, 7-12
Professional Development Offerings
2008-2009
Available On-site and By Request Only
Intentional Use of Technology: Targeting TEKS with graphing calculators, CBR's, CBL's, and TI-Nspire, Grades 9-12
The mathematics classroom is designed to teach mathemaitcs TEKS, rather than technology. However, technology-based data offers an opportunity to engage students and to strengthen mathematical learning. Participants will rotate through stations to measure distance, light intensity, voltage, and temperature using CBR’s and CBL’s to gather data, and graphing calculators to analyze data. TI-Nspire will be used to gather data for Geometry. (6 hours)
Intermediate TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator, Grades 6 -12
Mathematics instruction in grades 6 through 8 now includes use of graphing technology. Graphing calculators are also an integral part of instruction in grades 9 through 12. This workshop is geared toward teachers who have some experience with graphing calculators. The workshop provides activities for the teacher to take back to the classroom. (6 hours)
Let the Math Games Begin, Grades 6-8, or 9-12
Students are on task and learning while playing games. This after-school session will provide games that teach/review mathematics concepts while students are engaged in cooperative learning.
Manipulatives in the High School Classroom
Bridging from concrete to abstract is essential for students who struggle with Mathematics. Activities that utilize manipulative materials provide alternative methods for teaching concepts in High School Math classes, and provide the bridge to abstract concepts. (6 hours)
Percents, Proportions, and Problem Solving, Grades 6-9
Proportional Reasoning is a basic thought process in solving problems across the mathematical strands, and vertically throughout the grade levels. Many real-life situations also require proportional reasoning to solve a problem or arrive at a solution. Be prepared to enjoy problem solving with activities that include proportional reasoning and percents. (6 hours)
Structuring a Successfull Mathematics Classroom: Research-based Practices that work!
Student success is tied directly to what goes on between the teacher and the students in the classroom. Participants will examine effective, research-based classroom structure and practices which are vital for students to understand and retain learned mathematical concepts. Templates will be provided to create tools that allow implementation of those strategies, which are based on research by Marzano. (6 hours)
TAKS Data Analysis as a Basis for Curriculum Planning
Participants will use a Data Analysis Tool, a released test, an answer key, and their mathematical TAKS data to determine the basis of errors which occurred: content (Did I teach it?), context ( Did I teach it the right way?), complexity (Was it taught at the correct level in Bloom’s Taxonomy?), or crossover (Is it a reading issue or a processing issue?) Participants will begin to develop an instructional intervention plan. (6 hours)
TAKS Success with Graphing Calculators, Grades 11-12
Students are allowed two tools to complete the TAKS test: a Mathematics Chart and a Graphing Calculator. This workshop prepares teachers to help students succeed on the TAKS Mathematics Retest or Test using the graphing calculator as a tool. The content addresses problem solving using multiple representation, which leads to a deeper and more complex understanding of concepts tested on the Mathematics TAKS (3 hours)
Teaching Mathematical Concepts and Problem Solving for Educations of Special Education Students
This staff development session provides rigorous training to those educators of all grade levels who work directly with students in the special education classroom or inclusion students in the regular classroom. Emphasis is on using manipulatives to reinforce basic mathematical concepts and problem solving. A brief introduction to the graphing calculator provides training for those educators who work in the secondary setting.
Using the 5-E Model to Engage Students in Mathematics
The 5-E model was developed for instruction in the Science classroom, but is also an effective instructional model for Mathematics. The Engage Phase creates interest and curiosity through questioning, hands-on activities, videos, audios, guest speakers, etc. Learning continues with Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation which lead to a depth in understanding of mathematical concepts.