33rd AMATYC Annual Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 1-4, 2007

Conference Theme: Building a Better Tomorrow
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Conference Program - Thursday, November 1, 2007
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Attention Presenters :You are invited to submit the paper you are presenting at the AMATYC conference to The AMATYC Review for possible publication, or to publish online at Electronic Proceedings.

Minneapolis Program Key

Following the title of each regular session and workshop you will find a letter code identifying the general category or categories featured in this year’s conference that best describe the focus of the presentation. We hope you find these codes helpful in developing your conference schedule.

A---Assessment (Classroom, Course, Program)
C---Connections (Articulation with K–12, Universities, Business, Interdisciplinary Classes, etc.)
D---Developmental Mathematics
DI--Department/Division Issues (Adjunct Issues, Mentoring New Faculty, etc.)
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 (College Algebra, Precalculus and Beyond)
RB-Research-Based
SS--Student Support (Math Labs, Study Skills, Tutoring, Learning Communities, and Addressing Math Anxiety)
ST--Statistics
TP--Teacher Preparation
TT--Teaching with Technology (Distance Learning, Computer Software, Internet Resources, Graphing Calculators, etc.)
Time Session
8:15 am - 9:05 am Back to Top
  S1 A Fresh Look at Teaching Trigonometry (IS, MI, TT)
Katherine A. Yoshiwara, Bruce W. Yoshiwara
  S2 Unraveling the Mysteries of the Emerging Adult Brain [Ages 18-25] (IS, RB, TP)
Diana L. Hestwood
  S3 AMATYC 101—Enhancing Your First Conference Experience (G)
Jim A. Roznowski, Ruth Collins
  S4 Supplementing Mathematics Instruction with Technology (IS, MI, ST, TT)
Claude S. Moore, Valerie J. Melvin
  S5 Civic Engagement: What’s Math Got to Do with It? (C, IS)
Beth Fraser, Theodora M. Ottariano
  S6 Timely Reflection <—> Fast-Serve Feedback (TP, TT)
Adele M. Miller, S. Louise Gould
  S7 Reviewing the Basics While Teaching Beginning and Intermediate Algebra (D, IS)
Sherri Messersmith
  S8 The World Is My Whiteboard: Teaching Mathematics in a Real-World Context (IS, MI, TT)
Frank C. Wilson
  S9 Fighting Algebra Fatigue with Excel in Precalculus and College Algebra (IS, MI, TT)
Revathi Narasimhan
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  S12 Mining the Cubic Equation for Mathematical Gems (H, MI)
John W. Coburn
  S13 How Much We Know (IS, RB, SS)
Gloria E. Liu, Joe Kotowski
  S14 Reality TV Math—Teaching Rigorous Math to a Reality TV Society (G, IS)
Michael Sakowski
  S15 CONNECT Math—Facilitating Transfer in Mathematics (C)
Elaine A. Previte, Lois A. Martin, Mary K. Moynihan
  S17 Intelligent Help? Really? At Every Step? (D, IS, TT)
John C. Miller
9:30 am - 11:25 pm, Themed Session, T1: Math on the Web Back to Top
  T1A Discussion Topics to Include Everyone (IS, TT)
Jamie A. Thomas
  T1B Connecting with Your Online Students (IS, TT)
Mary Beth Orrange
  T1C Student Blogging in an Online Math Course (IS, TT)
Jodi Cotten
  T1D Implementing Projects in an Online Environment (IS, TT)
Mark R. Marino
  T1E Departmental Support for Distance Education (DI, TT)
Nancy J. Rivers
  T1F Basic Algebra: A Comparison of Results-Hybrid vs. Online (D, RB, TT)
Louise Olshan
9:30 am - 11:30 am Back to Top
  Q1 Division/Department Chair Colloquium (DI)
Peter Collinge
  W1 Mathematical Ideas that Emerge from Data Collected in the Classroom (IS, MI, RB)
Scott L. Adamson
  W2 Helping Students “See” the Mathematics (IS, MI)
Dennis C. Ebersole, Deborah A. Moore-Russo
  W3 Pre-Service K–6 Mathematics Content Courses: An Activity Approach (TP)
Tracy A. Bibelnieks, Matthew J. Haines, Linda Stevens
  W4 The Language of Math: Why Don’t They Get It and What Are We Missing? (IS, TP)
Robert D. Brown, Sherri L. Wilson
  W5 An Introduction to Graphing Equations and User Controls in Excel (TT)
Paul E. Seeburger
9:30 am - 12:25 pm,
Themed Session T2: Placement and Assessment—Using Ideas from Beyond Crossroads		 Back to Top
  T2A Assessment of Intermediate Algebra with a Study Skills Component (A, D, SS)
Ed Gallo
  T2B Happy Quiz—A Student Self-Assessment (A)
Connie Buller
  T2C Mathematics Placement Update at the University of Cincinnati–Clermont (A, RB)
Margaret (Peggy) Hager
  T2D Informed Self-Placement—Are You Kidding? (A, RB)
Bill Worpenberg
  T2E Assessing a Developmental Math Program (A, D)
Shelli Spannring
  T2F Assessing Mathematics Courses for Pre-Service Teachers (A, TP)
2005 Project ACCCESS Fellow: Wendy O’Hanlon
  T2G We Have our College Placement Team, Now What? (A, DI)
Beverly Parnell
  T2H Calculators and Placement Tests: A New Proposal (A, TT)
Ralph J. Kemphaus
  T2I Why Aren’t Grades Adequate for Assessment of Student Learning? (A)
Wayne Mackey
10:45 am - 11:35 am Back to Top
    Committee Meeting: Developmental Mathematics
  S18 Why the Elevator Goes the Wrong Way (G, GE)
Joseph Browne
  S19 Western Washington Community College Student Mathematics Conference (G, SS)
Michael P. Kenyon
  S20 Revitalizing the General Education Mathematics Logic Course (GE, IS, TT)
Richard Glass, Marsha Spiegelman
  S21 Reflective Abstraction and the Concept of Limit (IS, MI, RB)
Robert Cappetta
  S22 An Infusion of the Fine Arts (C, IS)
2005 Project ACCCESS Fellow: Barbra Gregory
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm Back to Top
    Committee Meeting: Technical Mathematics/AAS Programs
  S23 Electronic Quizzing and Its Effect on Calculus II Grades (A, IS, MI, RB)
Philip Cheifetz
  S24 Reducing Math Anxiety—A Practical Solution for the Classroom (IS, SS, TP)
Mike Bankhead
  S25 Teaching Developmental Algebra Isn’t Brain Science. Wait ... Yes, It Is. (D, IS, RB, TT)
Edward D. Laughbaum
  S26 Tools to Teach Math in the Digital Age (IS, TT)
Dan G. Petrak
  S27 Teaching Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology Students (GE, MI)
Denise R. Johansen
  S28 The TIME Is Now! Timely Discussions for Successful K–16 Transitions (A, C, D)
Laura Moore-Mueller, Robin Washam, Joyce D. Hammer
  S29 Using Semester-Long Projects in Statistics (IS, ST)
Johnny Duke
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Back to Top
  W6 Creating Interactive Mathematics Web Pages (TT)
Peter Turbek
  W7 Jane’s Greatest Hits (D, G, GE)
Jane D. Tanner
  W8 Learning with Chalk (D, IS, TP)
Helen (Honey) Kirk, Paula L. McKenna, Vicki L. Gearhart
  W9 Taking the Leap: Implementing Brain-Based Teaching in Your Classroom (D, IS, RB, TP)
Diana L. Hestwood
  W10 A Biocalculus Course Collaboration Across Disciplines and Institutions (C, MI, TT)
Timothy D. Comar, Brenda H. Alberico

1:30 pm - 4:45 pm, NSF Poster Session (Closed from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm for the Opening Session.)

What new projects related to mathematics education are your colleagues involved in around the country? Come to this poster session and see active NSF funded projects in curriculum development, teacher preparation, technology and more. Principal Investigators of National Science Foundation awards will showcase their projects that have an impact on mathematics in the two-year college. You
will find many ideas to explore and build upon for your future in math education. This session is supported by grant-funding from the National Science Foundation.

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  The Right Stuff: Appropriate Mathematics For All Students
Principal Investigators: Rob Kimball, Kathy Mowers
  Mathematics Across the Community College Curriculum
Principal Investigator: Christie Gilliland
Co-Principal Investigators: Deann Leoni, Rebecca Hartzler, Patrick Bibby, Jim Roznowski
  Kirkwood Community College STEM Scholars Program
Principal Investigator: David Keller
Co-Principal Investigator: Bob Driggs
  EdTrAc: Math-Science Education Training Academy
Principal Investigator: Julie Guelich
Co-Principal Investigators: Julie Johnson, Peggy Rejto
  The National Curve Bank: A MATH Archive
Principal Investigator: Shirley Gray
  Partnership to Increase STEM Enrollment and Student Success
Principal Investigator: Tingxiu Wang
Co-Principal Investigator: Gloria Liu, Joe Kotowski, Bob Sompolski
  REU Site: Mathematics Research Experience for Pre- Service and for In-Service Teachers
Principal Investigator: Saad El-Zanati
Co-Principal Investigator: Sharon Soucy McCrone, David Barker
1:45 pm - 2:35 pm Back to Top
    Committee Meeting: Technology in Mathematics Education
  S30 “Just in Time” Teaching and Learning (A, ST, TT)
Patricia Kuby
  S31 Is It Reasonable? Helping Developmental Students Assess Their Work (A, D, IS)
Laura Bracken
  S32 Mathematical Investigations of Current Health Issues (C, IS, MI)
Theresa A. Laurent
  S33 Brief Calculus: Implementing Beyond Crossroads with Excel (A, IS, MI, TT)
Sharon F. Welker, Mary D. Pearce
  S34 Effective Online Math Lectures Using Tablet PC Technology (IS, TT)
Tim Gail
  S35 Ten Exciting Assignments Designed to Improve Student Success (D, IS, SS)
George Woodbury, Stephanie Logan
  S36 Calculus Students Write—All Benefit (IS, MI, TT)
Mary Kay Abbey
  S37 Factors that Shape Faculty Reasoning About College Algebra Reform (DI, GE, RB)
Helen E. Bum
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Back to Top

Opening General Session,
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Nicollet Grand Ballroom

Awards and Remarks
Kathy Mowers, AMATYC President

Speaker: Pat McKeague
What a Difference Five Minutes Makes
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Back to Top
Grand Opening of the AMATYC Exhibits
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Exhibit Hall
Be sure to bring extra business cards to give to exhibitors. These presentations are open to all registrants at no charge.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, AMATYC Forums, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Greenway G

Everyone is invited to participate by attending one or both of these and providing valuable suggestions and insight to guide AMATYC.

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7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Use of Technology in Mathematics Education-Proposed Position Statement:
Final Hearing
Moderator: Frank Wilson, TiME Committee Chair
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Delegate Assembly: Structure and Effectiveness
Moderator: Jim Trefzger, Delegate Assembly Task Force Chair
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm-Cancelled Back to Top

AMATYC Foundation Presents “Magic in Minneapolis”
$35/person (Ticket Required)
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Regency Room

While most magicians’ shows leave audiences thoughtful as they attempt to figure out the tricks, audiences at the AMATYC Foundation-sponsored Magic Show aren’t compelled to figure out the show’s secrets. Master magician and mathematician, AMATYC’s past president Phil Cheifetz, performs his routine so eloquently and with a touch of his New York charm that the audience isn’t concerned with the mechanics of the effect. Instead they are held spellbound by his showmanship. Phil and the audience embark on a unique magical journey through the impossible, taking a flight that is as smooth as he is.

The pace of the show never dawdles, as our very own Dr. Phil’s years of experience shine through with his slight of hand and marvelous coin and card tricks, leaving the audience no
time to catch him in the act.

Phil knows what it takes to captivate an audience. His magical journey is a recipe of fun, packed with numerous fresh tricks and sprinkled with a sense of humor, appealing to everyone.

As with any AMATYC Foundation event, your ticket purchases are taxdeductible donations (to the extent provided by law) to the AMATYC Foundation. The AMATYC Foundation
uses these funds to support AMATYC projects.