The deadline for registrations for the VCTM Spring Conference "Facing the
Unknown *** What Variables Can You Control?? (A Conference about VT State
Math Assessments and Teaching Algebra K-12) is less than two weeks away. In
case you have misplaced your schedule and registration form, it follows and
is also attached in rich text format (rtf). Please let me know if you are
not able to read the attachment. Hope to see you at the Clarion in South
Burlington on April 9th.
Best Wishes,
Bob Chaffee, VCTM Treasurer
Vermont Council of Teachers of Mathematics Spring Conference
April 9, 2003, Clarion Hotel, Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont
FACING THE UNKNOWN *** What Variables Can You Control??
A Conference about VT State Math Assessments and Teaching Algebra K-12
8:15-8:45 Registration and Continental breakfast sponsored by the Wiley Book
Company
8:45-9:30 Keynote "Assessment: What’s Going On?" Bud Meyers
9:40 - 10:30
1. K-6 Algebraic Thinking in the Elementary Grades...What does it Look Like?
We will examine how algebraic thinking develops in the elementary grades. We
will explore how the ideas of equality, generalizations, and mathematical
reasoning and proof enter into the elementary grades’ curriculum.
Presenter: Maureen Neumann, UVM
2. What Does Standards-based Mean and What Does a Standard-based Classroom
Look Like?
Presenters: Members of VISMT Team
3. 7-12 Applications and Usage of TI-83+ (or TI-73)...Flash ROM and APPS are
part of the newest graphics calculators. This is a "hands-on" session
designed to understand and explore these new features. Loaner calculators
will be available for the first 24 teachers to sign up for this session. If
you have a TI-73, 89, 83+, or 92+ you will want to bring it.
Presenter: Jean McKenny
4. 6-12 Questioning Techniques...Aldo Bianchi
10:40 - 11:30
5. K-4 Problem Solving:..How do you begin the process of K-6 problem solving
in Algebra? This is a hands-on session to help students (and teachers) blend
the understanding of skills and concepts of Algebra. We will examine student
work to see how students develop an understanding of the essential math at
each level. Presenter: Linda Parker
6. VISMT Team presentation continued
7. 9-12 "Everything You Want to Know about UVM’s Calculus"...What are the
different courses? What technology is used? How much trig is needed? What are
the biggest difficulties for students? and more!
Presenter: Holly Putterbaugh, University of Vermont
8. 7-12 "Applications of Matrices using TI-82’s"..In this workshop we will
explore a variety of applications of matrices suitable for secondary
classrooms. Some motivate the seemingly strange multiplication algorithm for
matrices, and some delve into more sophisticated uses of matrices. All can be
done without calculators, but most are more reasonably done with their help.
Presenter: Nancy Meinhart
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:20 "Assessment: What Do You Want to Know?" with Bud, Aldo, Deb.
1:30-2:45
9. K-6 "Finding Formulas is Fun" ...Determining a formula to describe a
mathematical situation can be difficult. I will share a number of rich
problems and show the steps that were followed and the questions that were
asked to guide the students as they developed formulas and then used the
formulas to answer questions related to the situation.
Presenter: Karla Karstens, University of Vermont
10. 9-12 Parametric Equations...Typical algebra time/rate/distance problems
can be simulated using graphics calculators in a parametric mode. This
session is "hands-on" and loaner calculators will be available for the first
24 teachers to sign up. If you own a graphics calculator, you will want to
bring it. We will explore basic problems and even determine what angle and
velocity is necessary to bat a baseball over the "green monster" at Fenway
Park.
Presenter: Jean McKenney
11. 6-8 " What’s Next...An Investigation of Patterns" Participants will
construct and extend patterns with concrete materials, search and discover
patterns in number tables, write rules and generalizations for patterns,
observe connections between geometric and algebraic patters and review the
work of seventh grade students. Presenter: Barbara Unger, Middlebury, VT
12. 9-12 "What Colleges Look for in Math Skills"
Presenter: Wiley Book Rep
The conference registration includes a continental breakfast provided by the
Wiley Book Company, and a luncheon of: A wrap buffet consisting of Chicken
Caesar Wraps ( char-grilled chicken chopped and mixed with Caesar Salad
greens and blanketed in a slot garlic herb tortilla) and Hummus Wraps (Hummus
topped with roasted red peppers and lentil salad, all wrapped up with
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots in a soft lahvosh), Chef’s choice of
salad, Homemade brownies, beverage including coffee, tea, milk or soda
Registration: Name_____________________________
e-mail____________________________
Home Address__________________________________________
___________________________________________
School____________________Position_______________________
Sessions Requested: (List by number)
9:40-10:30 1st choice___2nd choice___ 10-40-11:30 1st choice___2nd choice___
1:30-2:45 1st choice___2nd choice___
VCTM Member $45 _________ non-member $60 _________ VCTM membership renewal
for 2003 $15 _______
Payment: Make checks payable to VCTM Total Amount
Due: __________
Registration deadline is March 31, 2003
Mail Registration form to :Robert Chaffee, 7 Walnut Lane, Essex Junction, VT
05452-4373
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