32nd AMATYC Annual Conference
November 2-5, 2006 - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Friday Highlights

Regional Meetings
AMATYC Exhibits
Featured Speaker
Committee Meetings

10:30am-11:20am
4:30pm-5:30pm
4:30-6:00pm

Beyond Crossroads

Conference Program - Friday, November 3, 2006
7:30am-
9:45am
9:45am-
10:30am
 10:30am-
11:20am
10:30am-
12:00pm
10:30am-
12:30pm
11:45am-
12:35pm
11:45am-
1:40pm
 11:45pm-
1:45pm
 12:30pm-
2:00pm
1:00pm-
1:50pm
2:15pm-
3:05pm
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4:15pm
 2:30pm-
4:00pm
3:30pm-
4:20pm
 4:30pm-
5:30pm
4:30pm-
6:00pm
6:30pm-
10:30pm
             
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Cincinnati Program Key

A--Assessment (Classroom, Course, Program)
C--Connections (Articulation with K–12, Universities, Business, Interdisciplinary Classes, etc.)
D--Developmental Mathematics
G--General Interest
GE--Math for General Education (Finite Math, Liberal Arts, Quantitative Literacy)
H--History of Mathematics
IS--Instructional Strategies (Learning Styles, Teaching Methodologies, including Modeling)
MI--Math Intensive (Pre-Calculus and Beyond)
RB--Research-Based
SS--Student Support (Math Labs, Study Skills, Mentoring, Tutoring, Learning Communities, Addressing Math Anxiety)
ST--Statistics
TP--Teacher Preparation
TT--Teaching with Technology (Distance Learning, Computer Software, Internet Resources, Graphing Calculator, etc.)

Time Session
7:45 am - 9:45 am: Regional Meetings* & Continental Breakfast - Ticket Required Back to Top
 

*States, provinces, and territories for each region will be listed in the conference program.

Northeast Central Mid-Atlantic Southwest
Maryann Justinger Peter R. Wildman Ruth Collins Mary Robinson

Southeast Northwest Midwest West
Rob Kimball Christie Gilliland Jim Roznowski Jan Ford

Get to know the people and activities in your region, and interact with your Regional Vice President on Friday, November 3, at 7:45 am while enjoying a continental breakfast that includes juice, pastries, coffee (regular and decaf), and tea. Network with colleagues from colleges and AMATYC affiliates in your region. Take advantage of this opportunity to express your views to your state and affiliate delegates regarding Delegate Assembly issues. Your attendance at the meeting of your region is strongly encouraged.

 
9:45 am - 10:30 am: Visit the publishers and other exhibitors — talk to sales representatives, authors, and editors! Back to Top
10:30 am - 11:20 am Back to Top
    Committee Meeting: Developmental Mathematics
  S47 Standards-Based Mathematics Education—What’s It All About? (G)
Susan S. Wood, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Kathy Mowers, Carl C. Cowen, Francis (Skip) Fennell
  S48 Unraveling the Mysteries of the Emerging Adult Brain {Ages 18-25} (D, IS, RB, TP)
Diana L. Hestwood
  S49 Today’s Community College Mathematics Student and How to Reach Them (D, IS, TP)
Michael J. Sullivan III
  S50 How AMATYC Has Changed Our Lives (G)
Jean M. Shutters, Oiyin Pauline Chow
  S51 College Algebra Across Texas—Survey Results (C, RB)
G. Donald Allen, Linda R. Zientek, Paula A. Wilhite, Mel Griffin, Gloria White
  S52 Teaching Math to Students with Visual Impairments (G, SS, TT)
Gaeir Dietrich
  S53 Two Approaches to Developing Hybrid Math Courses (TT)
Jim Rutherfoord, Louise Olshan
  S54 An Introduction to Exponential Equations (D, IS)
Sandy Back
  S55 Curve Fitting: Fertilizer, Fonts, and Ferraris (IS, TT)
Bruce W. Yoshiwara, Katherine A. Yoshiwara
  S56 Third Annual Faculty Mathematics League Competition (G)
Steven Blasberg
  S57 Preparing Future Teachers to Teach Students with Disabilities (IS, TP)
Joanne Caniglia
  S58 The College Mathematics Project (A, C, RB)
Patricia Byers
  S59 Music and Developmental Mathematics: How Brass Instruments Work (C, D, G)
Jim Trefzger
  S60 Two Cone Model of a Pulsar (C, G)
Paul D. Thomas
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Back to Top
  C1 Hawkes Learning Systems: How to Motivate Students by Using Software
Emily Omlor
  C2 Pearson Education: MyMathLab Training for Novice Users
Diane Gray, Gwen Terwilliger
  C3 Educo International, Inc.: The Educo Learning System & the Sharman Model for Teaching & Learning
Man M. Sharma
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Back to Top
  W9 Implementing the GAISE Guidelines to Teach Introductory Statistics (A, ST, TT)
Robert delMas, Brian E. Smith
11:45 am - 12:35 pm Back to Top
  S61 Archimedes, the Genius of Syracuse (H)
Joseph Browne
  S62 Using Area Models for Polynomial Multiplication and Factoring (D, IS)
Beverly Parnell
  S63 Quadratic Curve Fitting: New Tricks for Old Dogs (C, D, IS, TT)
Jay Lehmann
  S64 Teaching Math Online (TT) Mary Beth Orrange, George M. Alexander,
Sinforosa (Rose) Tan, Jerilyn E. Fairman, Pat Rhodes
  S65 Probability Models: A Game from Down Under and an Election in Utah (IS, ST)
James L. Lapp
  S66 Redesigning Intermediate Algebra in the Sunshine State (D, TT)
John Salak, Moana H. Karsteter
  S67 Projects and Rubrics for Future Elementary Teachers (A, IS, TP)
Shanna S. Goff, Martha Frank
  S68 The Academy for Teaching Excellence (G)
Jean Woody
  S69 AMATYC 201—Professional Opportunities Through AMATYC (G)
Peter R. Wildman, Mary R. Robinson
11:45 am - 1:40 pm, Themed Sessions Back to Top
    T3: Inspirations from the MAC3 Project
  T3A How to Help Non-Math Faculty Teach Math (C)
Jennifer Laveglia
  T3B “The Circle of Life”—A MAC3 Learning Community (IS, SS)
Lourdes Espana
  T3C Algebra, Reality and the Roller Coaster (C, D, IS, SS)
Rebecca T. Hartzler
  T3D The Quality Enhancement Project at Miami Dade College (C)
Patrick J. Bibby
  T3E The Electronic Bookshelf at Dartmouth College (C, TT)
Kim Rheinlander
  T3F Ceramics, Geometry and Future Math Teachers (C, GE, TP)
Joyce D. Hammer
    T4: Placement and Assessment
  T4A Does Color Matter in Assessment of Student Performance? (A, IS)
Connie L. Buller
  T4B Assessing Intermediate Algebra: Extra Time = Increased Student Success? (A, RB)
Edward A. Gallo
  T4C Introducing a Beyond Crossroads Assessment Electronic Resources (A, RB, TT)
James (Jim) A. Ham
  T4D Assessing Student Comprehension in College Algebra (A)
Darlene Hatcher
  T4E Math Review Short Courses for Better Placement (A, D, RB)
Oiyin Pauline Chow
  T4F Course Assessment in a Multi-Campus Environment (A)
Paul A. Hessert
11:45 am - 1:45 pm Back to Top
  Y1 Moving from Vision to Reality: Implementing Standards (A, GE, TT)
Richelle (Rikki) Blair, Francis (Skip) Fennell, Carl C. Cowen
  W11 M.C.S.I. Mathematical Crime Scene Investigations (C, IS)
Karen B. Gaines
  W12 How Do I Find Out if My Students Learned Anything Today? (A, IS)
Scott L. Adamson
  W13 Modeling with Excel® and More (IS, TT)
Florence Chambers, Louise (Toni) A. Parise
  W14 Beyond Procedures—Teaching Developmental Algebra Conceptually (D, IS)
Richard G. Goldthwait, Deanna M. Oles, Ward J. Shaffer
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Back to Top
  C4 McGraw-Hill: MathZone
Jennifer Huda
  C5 Houghton Mifflin Company: Integrating the Latest Technology into the Mathematics Curriculum
Mike Hamm, Rochelle Beatty
  C6 Thinkwell: Thinkwell’s Active Math
Amy Bryant
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Back to Top
Featured Speaker S70 Tips, Tricks, and Experiences: 35+ Years and Counting (G, IS, TT)
Featured Speaker: Lawrence G. Gilligan
  S71 What Is Hindu Mathematics Anyway? (H)
Jeganathan Sriskandarajah
  S72 A Course Integrating Math and the Environment (C, GE)
Greg A. Langkamp, Joe Hull
  S73 Go Hybrid! (D, TT)
Mina Yavari
  S74 Building a Successful Student Mathematics League Team (G)
Chuck Wessell
  S75 Strategies to Improve Outcomes in Developmental Algebra (D, RB, TT)
Patty Amick, Suzanne Williams
  S76 Online Math Instruction vs. Traditional Lecture Format (TT)
Rafael Espericueta
  S77 Tutor Training for Community Colleges (SS)
Christina LaValle, Carol A. Burbage
  S78 The “New” Language of Algebra (D, IS)
Project ACCCESS Fellow: Karen S. Hale, Jane D. Tanner
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm Back to Top
  S79 How My Teaching of Calculus Has Changed Since the Calculus Institute (MI, TT)
Dana T. Calland, Mary Kay Abbey, Oiyin Pauline Chow
  S80 Activities to Foster Statistical Thinking and Conceptual Understanding (ST)
Roxy Peck
  S81 A Riverboat Pilot’s Experience Through the Currents of the Standards (D, RB)
David Dudley, Connie M. Carruthers, Edward (Ted) E. Coe
  S82 Active Math Experiences for the Classroom (G, IS)
Carol C. Hannahs
  S83 The Eureka! Experience—Instructional Techniques that Encourage It (G, IS)
Alan Tussy
  S84 The Banach-Tarski Theorem: Mathematics’ Greatest Paradox (H, MI)
Leonard M. Wapner
  S85 Retaining All/More of Your Students: Math Success (IS, SS)
2005 TE Award Recipient: Jack W. Rotman
  S86 Teaching with Tangrams (TP)
Helen (Honey) Kirk
  S87 A Dual Enrollment Program that Works! (C, G)
Virginia (Jenny) Beetz, Gerald Reid, Lea Brinker
  S88 Using C.A.T.s to Keep Current with Self-Assessment and Feedback (A, IS)
Beverly A. Meyers
  S89 Standards of Excellence: Cincinnati Reds’ History and Statistics (GE, ST)
Stephen (Steve) A. Krevisky
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm Back to Top
  W15 The Mathematics of Florence (H)
Anne Marie Mosher
  W16 Handheld Technology in Developing and Teaching an Algebra Course (A, TT)
Wade Ellis, Jr.
  W17 Building Interactive Excel® Spreadsheets for the Classroom (TT)
David T. Clydesdale, Sarah Stark
  W18 Designing, Assigning and Assessing Projects in the Classroom (A, GE, IS)
Cynthia A. Harris
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Back to Top
  C7 Casio, Inc.: YES—Casio’s Graphing Calculators Match Those from TI AND Cost Less
Kevin Fitzpatrick
  C8 Pearson Education: MyMathLab Training for Experienced Users
Diane Gray, Gwen Terwilliger
  C9 McGraw-Hill: The Ultimate Internet Supported Developmental Mathematics
Peter Willett, Nancy Hyde
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm Back to Top
  S90 Just How Much Power Does Math Have? (C, G, H)
Gary K. Rockswold
  S91 Reducing Math Anxiety—Two New Pedagogies with Examples from Students (IS, RB, SS)
Mike Bankhead
  S93 Non-Parametric Statistics: Should I be Fired? (ST)
William (Bill) N. Meisel
  S94 Learning Objectives: Closing the Loop (A, RB)
Mary D. Pearce, Sharon F. Welker
  S95 Graphical Insights via Technology Lead to Enhanced Student Learning (MI, TT)
Rick D. Armstrong
  S96 Seeing Is Believing—Picture Proofs and Math for Teachers (IS, TP)
Kendall V. Jacobs
  S97 A Web-Based Developmental Math and Success-Retention Program (D, RB, TT)
Susan L. Dean, Anne L. Leskinen
  S98 The Harmonious Connections Between Mathematics and Music (C, G, GE, H)
Gary S. Kersting
  S99 Teaching Principles: A New Way of Thinking in Liberal Arts Mathematics (G, GE)
Thomas L. Pirnot

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Committee MeetingsBack to Top

  • Equal Opportunity in Mathematics
  • Faculty Development
  • Placement and Assessment
  • Program/Curriculum Issues
  • Statistics Subcommittee of Program/Curriculum Issues
  • Technical Mathematics/AAS Programs
  • Technology in Mathematics Education

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Committee MeetingBack to Top

  • Distance Learning

6:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Back to Top

Celebration of Beyond Crossroads
National Underground Railroad
Freedom Center
Official AMATYC Name Badge
Required for Admission
See page 21 for more information.