Mathematics & Science Institute 2007

July 23-25, 2007

Advanced Math & Calculus

Calculus is the capstone mathematical experience of secondary mathematics and the entry point into postsecondary study. The following sessions center upon topics that pertain to this important subject. Note that when possible presenters have indicated the typical middle, secondary, or college level courses that their work is germain to. Note that morning sessions run from 9:00 until 10:50 am and afternoon sessions from 1:00 until 2:50 pm.

Advanced Math & Calculus Sessions

Monday, July 23, 2007, Morning Sessions

[Session #22] Using CAS as a Teaching Tool in Advanced Mathematics
Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) can be used to teach a number of topics in your advanced mathematics classes. Using CAS based devices can lead students to discover the mathematics that you want them to be able to do by hand. No experience needed.
Courses of Interest: Advanced Math, Calculus
Leader: Terry Green, (bio), Texas Instruments

[Session #34] Calculus In Motion - Animating Calculus via The Geometer's Sketchpad I
(Linked to sessions #35 and #36
This course is designed for those who already use Geometer's Sketchpad (v3 or v4) but who are now interested in expanding its use to the concepts of calculus - after all, calculus is the study of movement and change, so shouldn't it be experienced that way? Participants will learn to animate numerous concepts and applications that are key to any calculus course. All animations will be constructed for direct and immediate classroom use. Although we will use the Windows platform in this course, the work with the Macintosh is identical.
Courses of Interest: Advanced Math, Calculus
Leader: Audrey Weeks, (bio), Calculus & Algebra in Motion, Inc

Monday, July 23, 2007, Afternoon Sessions

[Session #28] Using a tablet computer in your math class I
(Linked to sessions #29 and #30)
Combined with appropriate software (much of which is free or cheap) a tablet computer with an overhead projector can be a significant aid in the middle and high school mathematics curriculum. Learn how animations, video and audio presentations, and other neat tools have been used effectively in precalculus and calculus instruction. The techniques are readily applicable to other levels of middle and high school mathematics.
Courses of Interest:Advanced Math, Precalculus, Calculus
Leader: Jim Marsalis, (bio), St. Martins HS, Metairie, LA

[Session #40] Advanced Math for Successful AP Calculus
Learn the concepts and calculator skills that students need to master in order to prepare them for AP Calculus. A limited number of TI 84 Calculators are available for use in the session.
Courses of Interest: Algebra II, Advanced Math
Leader: Fan Disher, (bio), Mandeville HS

Tuesday, July 24, 2007, Morning Sessions

[Session #35] Calculus In Motion - Animating Calculus via The Geometer's Sketchpad II
(Linked to sessions #34 and #36)
This course is designed for those who already use Geometer's Sketchpad (v3 or v4) but who are now interested in expanding its use to the concepts of calculus - after all, calculus is the study of movement and change, so shouldn't it be experienced that way? Participants will learn to animate numerous concepts and applications that are key to any calculus course. All animations will be constructed for direct and immediate classroom use. Although we will use the Windows platform in this course, the work with the Macintosh is identical.
Courses of Interest: Advanced Math, Calculus
Leader: Audrey Weeks, (bio), Calculus & Algebra in Motion, Inc

Tuesday, July 24, 2007, Afternoon Sessions

[Session #27] What’s New from Texas Instruments?
Description: Come see what’s new from TI! In this session, you’ll discover new technology, resources, and activities for your classroom. This session is appropriate for secondary math and science teachers. No experience needed!
Courses of Interest:Geometry
Leader: Ellen Johnston, (bio), Texas Instruments

[Session #41] Enhance your Calculus Course using TI 84 Calculators, CBRs and probes
In this session, you will use a CBR to discover the relationships between position, velocity and acceleration, collect data with an EasyTemp probe to discover Newton ’s Law of Cooling differential equation, and discuss other demonstrations to help the students get excited about Calculus. A limited number of TI 84 Calculators are available for use in the session.
Courses of Interest:Advanced Math, Calculus
Leader: Fan Disher, (bio), Mandeville HS

[Session #29] Using a tablet computer in your math class II
(Linked to sessions #28 and #30)
Combined with appropriate software (much of which is free or cheap) a tablet computer with an overhead projector can be a significant aid in the middle and high school mathematics curriculum. Learn how animations, video and audio presentations, and other neat tools have been used effectively in precalculus and calculus instruction. The techniques are readily applicable to other levels of middle and high school mathematics.
Courses of Interest:Advanced Math, Precalculus, Calculus
Leader: Jim Marsalis, (bio), St. Martins HS, Metairie, LA

Wednesday, July 25, 2007, Morning Sessions

[Session #36] Calculus In Motion - Animating Calculus via The Geometer's Sketchpad III
(Linked to sessions #34 and #35)
This course is designed for those who already use Geometer's Sketchpad (v3 or v4) but who are now interested in expanding its use to the concepts of calculus - after all, calculus is the study of movement and change, so shouldn't it be experienced that way? Participants will learn to animate numerous concepts and applications that are key to any calculus course. All animations will be constructed for direct and immediate classroom use. Although we will use the Windows platform in this course, the work with the Macintosh is identical.
Courses of Interest: Advanced Math, Calculus
Leader: Audrey Weeks, (bio), Calculus & Algebra in Motion, Inc

Wednesday, July 25, 2007, Afternoon Sessions

[Session #30] Using a tablet computer in your math class III
(Linked to sessions #28 and #29)
Combined with appropriate software (much of which is free or cheap) a tablet computer with an overhead projector can be a significant aid in the middle and high school mathematics curriculum. Learn how animations, video and audio presentations, and other neat tools have been used effectively in precalculus and calculus instruction. The techniques are readily applicable to other levels of middle and high school mathematics.
Courses of Interest:Advanced Math, Precalculus, Calculus
Leader: Jim Marsalis, (bio), St. Martins HS, Metairie, LA

[Session #42] Grading the AP Calculus Test
Increase your students’ chances of passing the AP test by learning how the Section II calculator and noncalculator problems on the AP Calculus test are graded and incorporating these strategies in your classroom. A limited number of TI 84 Calculators are available for use in the session
Courses of Interest:Advanced Math, Calculus
Leader: Fan Disher, (bio), Mandeville HS

Advanced Math & Calculus Presenters

Terry L. Green is an Educational Products Coach (EPC) for Texas Instruments providing support for educators integrating TI technology into their classes. Before joining TI, Terry worked as a mathematics specialist for Project SEED, an organization that specializes in using advanced math and Socratic pedagogy as tools to increase the self-esteem of students and the math content knowledge of teacher. Terry holds a BS in mathematics from Wiley College. His Advanced Math & Calculus sessions: #22
Ellen Johnston taught junior high mathematics for 14 years in Ft. Smith , AR and then worked as a secondary Mathematics Specialist for Arkansas Department of Education. She served on development teams for T3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology) Institutes and served as a T3 instructor until leaving the classroom in 2000. She has co-authored TI EXPLORATIONS™ books such as Discovering Math with the TI-73, Data Collection Activities for the Middle Grades with the TI-73, CBL and CBR, Shaping Middle School Mathematics: Activities for Geoboard and the TI-73, and part of the T3 Teaching Algebra using the TI-83 Plus Online Professional Development course. Currently, she works as an Educational Technology Consultant (ETC) for Texas Instruments serving the states of Arkansas , Louisiana , Mississippi and Missouri. She holds a BS in Mathematics from the College of the Ozarks and a MS in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Secondary mathematics. Her Advanced Math & Calculus sessions: #27
Jim Marsalis has been teaching math at St. Martin's Episcopal School fro the past 31 years. He has a strong interest in real world applications of high school mathematics. His Advanced Math & Calculus sessions: #28, #29, #30
Audrey Weeks has taught HS math for 30 years, 14 years through animation. She is the sole author of all The Geometer's Sketchpad animations sold as Calculus In Motion and Algebra In Motion, which she originally wrote for her own classroom students. She began teaching with Sketchpad in 1992 for geometry, but quickly took it to calculus, and then algebra classes. For the past several years, she has focused on leading professional development workshops across the US , and beyond (Canada , Australia , Thailand), and speaking at state conferences and NCTM, on teaching through animation. Her sessions: #34, #35, #36
Fan Disher a 32 year veteran teacher, presently teaches Advanced Math and AP Calculus AB and BC at Mandeville High School . In addition to teaching, Fan is a T3 Regional Instructor giving calculator workshops throughout the southern region, a reader/grader for the AP Calculus tests, technology coordinator and grant writer for Mandeville High School receiving over $700,000 worth of grants for MHS and writer of the LA Algebra II Comprehensive Curriculum. She received her BS and MS in Mathematics from Southeastern LA University in Hammond , LA. She was the St. Tammany Parish Teacher of the Year in 1996, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics in 1997, the Tandy Technology Scholar Award in 1999, the LACUE Teacher of the Year Award in 2000, the PTSA State Educator of Distinction in 2003, and was the first secondary math teacher in LA to receive National Board Certification in AYA Mathematics in 2000. Her sessions: #40, #41, #42