NHTM Spring Conference Program

NHTM SPRING CONFERENCE MARCH 24^th 2006

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Updated 3/22/2006: New Session #38 Added!

7:30-10:00

Registration in the Lobby of Prospect Dining Hall

7:30	Think Math! Breakfast in the Winnipesaukee Room, sponsored by

7:30 and Ongoing

Exhibits in the Newfound Room in Prospect Dining Hall

Poster Competition in the Winnipesaukee Room

8:30-9:20

Welcome and Keynote Speaker Laurie Boswell in Winnipesaukee Room in Prospect Dining Hall

Keynote Speaker: Laurie Boswell

McDougal Littell Author

What da Vinci Might Say About Standards

A parallel look at the lives of da Vinci’s and today’s teacher,

and how each might view Standards.

Hint: da Vinci created only a few masterpieces and worked in numerous fields of study.

Sessions 9:30-10:30

1.	Quadratic Equations!?! Are we ever going to use this?	(9-12)
Hyde 313	The focus of the presentation will be on building alka seltzer rockets, which we will then launch and analyze using pencil and paper techniques, TI - 83 graphing calculators, Vernier software, and web cams. Participants will leave the workshop with ready to use worksheets and lab activities appropriate to Algebra I through Calculus. Participants with their own graphing calculators are welcome to bring them.
	Michelle Fox-Bushaw, Lisa Guay, Groveton High School

2.	“How Could Harry Potter Get to Platform 9 ¾ ?”	(General)
Hyde 314	Science fiction / Math fact: we will discuss geometric solutions to “impossible” occurrences. Suitable for a general audience but bring your imagination!
	Keith Ferland, Plymouth State University

3.	Use of Technology in a Mathematics Classroom	(9-13)
Hyde 315	Learn how to use the "apps" key on your TI 83/84 calculator. Classroom worksheets which require some writing and interpretation by students will be shared. A Smart View will be used. Bring your own calculator.
	Roberta Kieronski, University of New Hampshire Manchester

4.	ABC Quilt Project	(6-8)
Hyde 327	Students use all their mathematical skills to make quilts for "at-risk" babies. This project is only one of a multidisciplinary AIDS unit.
	Jan Panagoulis, Plymouth Elementary School

5.	Fractals at the Elementary Level	(3-8)
Hyde 420	Come see what Sierpinski and Chaos have in common! Activities that are hands on and can be used on Monday will be provided during this session.
	Betty Erickson, Mathematics Coordinator, Kearsarge Regional School District

6.	Reading, Writing, and Geometry	(2-5)
Hyde 421	This workshop will present several different activities, which integrate geometry with reading and writing. Spatial activities as well as activities that can be used to introduce and explain formulas will be presented, such as 2πr.
	Dawn Mulvey M.ED, Josiah Bartlett Elementary School

7.	Counting in Booka Bonga	(2-7)
Hyde 439 B	Fun with a primitive number system can help kids understand our own arithmetic.
	Andrew Linn, Peterborough, NH

Visit the Exhibits!

Refreshments sponsored by Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Vote for your favorite poster in the Winnipesaukee room in Prospect Dining Hall

Workshops 9:30-11:00

8.	NUMB3R SENSE IS COMMON SENSE!	(6-10)
Hyde 316	An increasing proportion of the applications of mathematics involve discrete models. Number patterns and pattern recognition suggest we keep our basic arithmetic skills sharp. We will look at some of my favorite activities. Bring a calculator!
	David Kent, Hopkinton High School (retired)

9.	Let’s Get Physical in Math!!	(K-8)
Hyde 318	Come and join us in a series of activities that will get you up and out of your chair doing mathematics. Research about the benefits of doing physical activity in math will be shared, as well as the activities.
	Dr. Richard Evans, Plymouth State University Stephanie Wheeler, Manchester School District Title I Math Coach

10.	Mathematics Literacy – How to Use Children’s Tradebooks to Excite, Motivate and Encourage Students to Read Mathematics	(1-4)
Hyde 351	Many children’s tradebooks have obvious links to mathematical concepts; others do not. Come experience lessons that spring from both types of tradebooks. Bring any favorites you would like to share.
	Susan Deese, K-12 Math/Science Coordinator, Rochester School District

11.	Where the Sidewalk Ends and the Technology Starts	(4-8)
Hyde 349 Computer	In this hands-on workshop we’ll explore several effective strategies for using technology to integrate math and literature. Spreadsheets and graphs are useful tools for investigating patterns, functions and large numbers. The Math Forum’s Problems of the Week (PoWs) provide creative, non-routine challenges which incorporate problem solving and written communication. Math Tools helps you find appropriate web-based interactive resources to enhance the math-literature connection.
	Claire Mead, The Math Forum @ Drexel

12.	Help Students Achieve AYP in Math	(K-10)
Hyde 113 Computer	Award winning math courseware presents a balanced approach between concepts, skill building, and problem solving that ensures students' success. The program uses a variety of research-based instructional methods to build a solid foundation of mathematical knowledge and skill. Mastery-style learning with extensive practice that builds math confidence while demonstrating students' success.
	Donna Coon, Kathy Murphy, Great Source Education Group

13.	Dig, Delve, & Determine	(K-12)
Hyde 115	Participants in this workshop will work for a short time in grade-level groups to examine a chosen Grade Level Expectation (K-8) or Grade Span Expectation (9-12) in depth. After an opportunity for discussion and clarification about the GLE/GSEs, groups will try their hand in writing mathematics items that “fit” the GLE/GSE and challenge students to use higher-order thinking skills. Walk away with a better understanding of the GLE/GSEs and a collection of items to try with your class.
	Rich Andrusiak, Mathematics Consultant, NH Department of Education Caroline Herold, Mathematics Teacher & Distinguished Educator

14.	Proof! Finally a Logical Approach	(9-11)
Hyde 117	We will begin the development of proof through the introduction of deductive reasoning by way of games. The main goal is to have students develop strategies, draw conclusions and justify their reasoning. This is accomplished with the Digit Place game and the Color Square game. Then we will establish three types of proofs. Paragraph proofs will be done using Crossword/number puzzles. Flowchart proof is introduced with colored ovals that are connected to a pizza problem. We also develop flowchart proof with the Digit Place game. We will develop Indirect proof with more of the Color Square game.
	Barbara West, Michele Farkas, Long Trail School

Vote for your favorite poster in the Winnipesaukee room in Prospect Dining Hall

Check Out the Exhibits!

Refreshments sponsored by Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Sessions 10:40-11:40

15.	Activities with Algebra Tiles	(7-12)
Hyde 313	Algebra Tiles can make learning of algebra more “tangible.” We will discuss and try different ways of using Algebra Tiles for multiplying binomials and solving quadratic equations in a visual way.
	Natalya Vinogradova, Plymouth State University

16.	Lewis Carroll – A Bridge Between Mathematics and Language Arts	(3-6)
Hyde 314	Lewis Carroll, best known for his book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), also wrote many other books, riddles and puzzles. In addition, he is famous for his drawings and photography. His mathematical background, sense of humor, and creativity are perfect combinations for children’s books. Besides simply tying language arts and mathematics, Carroll’s work can be used as a springboard for an interdisciplinary unit tying mathematics, literature, history, art, and geography together. This presentation focuses on implementing Carroll’s work in an elementary school classroom, keeping NCTM standards in mind. Participants will understand how to incorporate Carroll’s work through hands-on demonstrations and packets to try in their own classroom.
	Chepina Witkowski, Saint Joseph Regional School

17.	The Story of an Experiment	(General)
Hyde 315	In the early 1930’s, Manchester superintendent of schools L.P. Benezet took the radical step of abolishing all formal mathematics instruction in several elementary schools in his jurisdiction. Instead, he declared that students were to learn mathematics as it arose naturally in the other subjects they were studying. This session will discuss the details and results of Mr. Benezet’s “experiment.”
	Brian Beaudrie, Plymouth State University

18.	When 10-Dot Books Add Up to Assessment for All	(4-8)
Hyde 327	A make and take workshop making 10-dot books. We will not only show you several ways to make a 10-dot book, but also give you a list of uses, from open house presentations to unit assessment. An excellent, easy to grade, method of assessment for all ability levels.
	Dianne Klabechek, Belmont Middle School Robynn Orr, Merrimack Valley Middle School

19.	Algebraic Thinking in the 1^st and 2^nd Grade	(1-2)
Hyde 420	Come and find out what it means to have algebraic thinking in the 1^st and 2^nd grade classroom. Great activities (including calculator activities) and resources will be provided as well as a hand-out!
	Barbara Boschmans, Plymouth State University

20.	Understanding and Teaching Operations with Fractions	(5-8)
Hyde 421	This presentation will explore meanings, properties, patterns, and relationships with operations with fractions through problems and activities using verbal, concrete, pictorial, real life, and symbolic representations.
	Bill Buckreis, Framingham State College

21.	Game Zone	(K-6)
Hyde 439B	Participants will experience effective methods of teaching math concepts through the fun of games. All participants will receive a pack of game cards to take back to the classroom.
	Joanne Hunt, Educational Consultant, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

22.	Exploring Linear Equations Using TI Navigator	(8-12)
Hyde 439 D	Experience using TI Navigator to explore linear equations collaboratively. Each participant will receive a CD with 250 math and science classroom activities as well as a booklet of Algebra Activities from Texas Instruments.
	Nancy Schick, Texas Instruments

Visit the Exhibits!

Refreshments sponsored by Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Vote for your favorite poster in the Winnipesaukee room in Prospect Dining Hall

Workshops 11:20-12:50

23.	KANGA, ROO, AND ERIC THE SHEEP	(6-11)
Hyde 316	No book for these characters, but an interesting story setting for each – and some great mathematics. Even if you’ve done these before, you might enjoy the extensions and connections I’ve found.
	Ferd Prevost, The NH-IMPACT Center at Plymouth State University

24.	Mathematics Literature in the Middle Grades	(4-6)
Hyde 318	There are many interesting tradebooks that have links to mathematical concepts and skills. Come and see some of the interesting books and follow-up activities appropriate for students in grades 4, 5, & 6. Feel free to bring books you have used to share.
	Sally Ferullo, Itinerant Math Teacher Grades 1-5, Rochester School District

25.	Extinct Math: The Jurassic Park Connection	(6-8)
Hyde 349 Computer	Jurassic Park was a “scifi movie thriller” for audiences of all ages. The chapters of the book are called iterations. Come explore this dynamic mathematical topic and its relationship to sequences through web based and kinesthetic activities.
	Christine Downing, Linda Guidi, Connie Upschulte, Pennichuck Middle School

26.	Understand and Enjoy Math through Interactive Software	(K-10)
Hyde 113 Computer	We will demonstrate and discuss and participants will work through (if computers and time are available) interactive math software which helps students to understand some of the basic Middle and High School Concepts. FRACTIONS, INTEGERS, PERCENT, EXPONENTS, EQUATIONS, ALGEBRA, GRAPHING, PROBABILITY, MEASUREMENT & GEOMETRY as well as improves end of course tests. We will provide participants with a CD and worksheets which correlate the software with curriculum. The software and lesson plans can be used effectively immediately to accommodate a wide range of learning and teaching styles.
	Frederick Steitz, Neufeld Learning Systems

27.	Algebraic Thinking Begins at the Beginning	(K-2)
Hyde 115	According to the NCTM Principles and Standards, algebraic thinking forms the basis for nearly 75% of mathematics in high school. We need to set the stage for this beginning in the earliest grades. This workshop will, through activities and conversation, provide teachers with the background to provide young students with the necessary experiences.
	Carol Inzerillo, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

28.	Functions as a unifying theme in Algebra 2	(10-12)
Hyde 117	We will begin by using the graphing calculator to investigate a function. We will then sketch the graph from the calculator identifying the x and y intercepts and determining the possible values of x and y. We will introduce the concept of a parent graph and create a tool kit (a way of creating notes) to help the students have a visual representation of the different types of functions. There is discussion about domain and range and shrinking the graph to be able to visualize the range. There will be large graphs displayed as posters for the participants to complete. We will present functions machines and undoing what the machine does to describe the inverse function. We will do a lab on half life and present the idea of a growth over time problem.
	Michele Farkas, Barbara West, Long Trail School

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Learn More in the Exhibits Room!

Refreshments sponsored by Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Sessions 11:50-12:50

29.	Exploring Geometry with Paper and Scissors	(7-12)
Hyde 313	Activities and demonstrations that will supplement the geometry strand of your curriculum and provide your students with visual connections between formulas and shapes.
	Judy Curran Buck, Calvary Christian School

30.	"What are ya thinkin'? Literature in Math?"	(6-8)
Hyde 314	Presenters will offer ideas using middle school novels to secure math concepts.
	Kay Burns, Math, Lauren Dokas, Math, Kate Schoedinger, Reading Specialist, McKelvie School

31.	Connecting Reading with Higher-Order Reasoning Skills	(6-C)
Hyde 315	In this session the participants will be actively involved in trying to solve two unusual problems from reading two handouts. But the readings are far from typical: one will be a rather interesting story that needs to be analyzed in a special way, while the other one is an article that will, no doubt, evoke a healthy discussion among the participants. The presenter has used both of these handouts on several occasions with 8^th -graders during the NEA’s (National Education Association) Read Across America Week (aka Dr. Seuss’s Reading week) held in March of every year, but the readings are appropriate for students in high school and at the college level, as well.
	Dr. Richard A. Zang, University of New Hampshire

32.	The Mathematical Wonders of the Alhambra	(6-12, C)
Hyde 327	The images that inspired M. C. Escher will inspire your students as well. This session will include some of the history and culture of the Alhambra (in Granada, Spain), along with the mathematics found in the structure of the buildings and the tilings on the walls, floors, and ceilings.
	Laurie Boswell, McDougal Littell, Author

33.	Ways to Enhance Math Class	(9-12)
Hyde 420	Projects/activities, that challenge high school students mathematically and creatively, will be discussed. Student work as well as rubrics will be shown.
	Craig Sheil, Monadnock Regional High School