35th AMATYC Annual Conference
Las Vegas, NV
November 12-15, 2009
Conference Theme: High Expectations
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35th AMATYC Annual Conference Conference Theme: High Expectations |
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2009 Conference Proceedings
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Session # |
Session Title/Documents |
Presenter(s) |
On Behalf of Our Students: Building a New Science of Instruction (Flash Video) |
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Saturday Keynote |
What a Coincidence! (Flash Video) |
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New Life for Developmental Mathematics: Symposium (Flash Video) (WIKI) |
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AMATYC Committees and Grants Proposals Poster Session - See Ideas! |
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| Lucio Prado | ||
| Lisa Yocco | ||
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Jerry J. Chen; Myung Chul Kim | |
| Paul E. Seeburger | ||
| Barbara Ashton | ||
| Nancy Leveille |
Session Title/Documents |
Presenter(s) |
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
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S1 |
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S2 |
Experiences from an Online Mathematics Center |
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S3 |
The Best of Las Vegas: What to See and Do |
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S4 |
Breaking News! Students Actually Do Their Algebra Homework |
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S5 |
Professional Learning Communities for Mathematics Teachers |
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S6 |
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S7 |
Collaborative and Interdisciplinary STEM Math Teacher Development |
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S8 |
Chi Square and ANOVA Concept Development Through Hands-on Simulations |
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S9 |
National Student Outcomes Database Provides Detailed Analysis Tools |
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S10 |
Infusing Sustainability into Your College Mathematics Classes (PPT); HTM1 |
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S11 |
Infinite Fun in a Finite Math Class (PPT); PPT2; DOC1; DOC2; DOC3; DOC4; DOC5; DOC6 |
Nancy J. Rivers; Deborah S. Benton |
S12 |
A Simpler Way of Doing Mathematics Equations Online |
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S13 |
Moving Developmental Mathematics into the 21st Century |
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S14 |
Why it Should Be y=b+mx, Not y=mx+b |
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S15 |
Tried and True Instructional Techniques for Teaching Mathematics |
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S16 |
AMATYC 101 - Enhancing Your First Conference Experience |
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S17 |
What Can We Learn from Studying How We Talk in the Classroom? (PDF) |
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S18 |
Aids to Learning Logarithms (PDF); PDF2; PDF3; PDF4 |
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S19 |
And the Textbook Is ... Free? Intro to Open Educational Resources (PPT) |
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S20 |
Got Math? Try the MathDL! (Flash Video) |
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S21 |
Beware of Blue Boxes: Motivating Techniques in Calculus (PPT); PDF2 |
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S22 |
Tapping the Creative Energy of Adjuncts to Increase Student Success (PPT); DOC1 |
Joyce Lindstrom; Dorrit O'Hallaron; Dot Peterson; Jackie Radle |
S23 |
A Study on a Developmental Mathematics Program that Suits All Students |
Elizabeth Shearn; William Schildknecht |
S24 |
Recruiting and Retaining Women and Minorities as STEM Majors |
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S25 |
Pennies, Dice & 1-Armed Bandits: Projects to Promote Math Appreciation |
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S26 |
Reasoning and Connections: External Applications and Human Curiosity! |
Henry Kepner |
S27 |
Students' Perceptions of Unsuccessful and Successful Math Learning (PPT) |
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S28 |
Blackjack with Mathematics |
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S29 |
Recruit Mathematics and Science Teachers |
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S30 |
Hybrid Courses: Some Random Thoughts on Expectations and Outcomes (PPT); DOC1; DOC2; DOC3; DOC4; DOC5; DOC6 |
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S31 |
Technical Writing as a Vehicle to Learn Math (PPT); PPT2; DOC1 |
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S32 |
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S33 |
Presenting New Prealgebra Topics in a Real-World Context |
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S34 |
Real-Life Projects for Assessment in Gen Ed Math (Online & Classroom) (PDF) |
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S35 |
Making Calculus Come Alive with Dynamic Visualization Tools; PDF1; PDF2; PDF3; PDF4 |
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S36 |
PC: The Ultimate Tool for Teaching and Learning Mathematics (PPT); PPT2 |
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S37 |
Yes, You Can Create Simple Video Presentations for Your Classes |
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S38 |
The ADP Assessment Consortium: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead (PPT) |
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S39 |
Developmental Mathematics Redesign: What Do They Need to Know? (PPT) |
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S40 |
Use of Statistics in the Engineering Workplace |
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S41 |
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S42 |
Uncommon Approaches to Some Common Calculus Problems |
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S43 |
Four Perspectives on the Teaching of Mathematics (M. A. T . H. Method) |
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S44 |
Aviation Mathematics (PPT); DOC1 |
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S45 |
Links to Literacy (PPT) |
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S46 |
An International Perspective on Assessment |
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S47 |
AMSER – Using Our Free Online Applied Math Resources in the Classroom |
Rachel Bower; Chandra Halderman |
S48 |
Success with Developmental Mathematics in a Small Learning Community (PPT) |
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S50 |
What No "Alt" Tags? MathML: The Standard for Online Mathematics |
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S51 |
Reading and Math - Vocabulary Knowledge Counts! (PPT); (DOC1) |
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S52 |
Public-Key Cryptography (PPT); PDF1 |
Richard N. Aufmann |
S53 |
Lead and Links |
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S54 |
The Art of Math |
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S55 |
America’s Idol? How the Contestant Most Voted for Doesn’t Always Win |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 |
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S56 |
Implementation of an NCAT Redesign Alliance Project in College Algebra (PPT) |
Robert L. Carson; Rebecca Kendrick; Paula Kessler; Jennifer Szczesniak |
S57 |
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S58 |
Free Online Mathematics Assessment and Course Management System (PPT); (DOC2) |
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S59 |
It’s Not Your Mother’s Calculus Anymore! |
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S60 |
Reality Shows, Game Shows, and Mathematics |
Marcial L. Echenique; Alan Lebovitz; Susan J. Grody; Christie Heinrich; Karen S. Walsh |
S61 |
Is There Ever Enough Time to Get It Done Well? Letting Technology Help |
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S62 |
At Least - At Most |
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S63 |
Mathematical Heresy |
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S64 |
MAC 'n MOD (PPT) |
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S65 |
How Mathematics Transforms the World |
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S66 |
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S67 |
Web-Enhanced, Blended or Online: Do Options Increase Student Success? (PPT) |
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S68 |
A No-Cost, Custom Built Alternative Assessment/Placement System |
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S69 |
Comparison Study of College Mathematics Placement Strategies (PPT) |
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S70 |
Publish Your Great Idea as an Article in MathAMATYC Educator! |
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S71 |
Fractals: Basic Theory, Applications, and Calculator Implementations |
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S72 |
STEM Transitions: Integrated, Interdisciplinary Projects |
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S73 |
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S74 |
A Modeling-based College Algebra Course for Technical Students |
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S75 |
Using Interdisciplinary Courses to Teach Mathematical Applications |
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S76 |
Best of the Educational Technology Freebies (Flash Video); Part II (Flash Video) |
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S77 |
Improving Student Success via Online Assessment Systems – Pros & Cons |
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S78 |
David Bressoud |
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S79 |
Developing Quantitative Literacy (PDF); PDF2; PDF3; PDF4; PDF5; PDF6 |
Brian Beaudrie; Barbara Boschmans |
S80 |
Using a Practicum to Train Tutors for Developmental Mathematics (PDF) |
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S81 |
Improving Student Performance in Developmental Mathematics Courses (PPT) |
Wade Ellis, Jr. |
S82 |
Teaming Social Research and Statistics (Flash Video) |
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S83 |
Do Attitudes of Developmental Students Toward Mathematics Matter? (PDF) |
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S84 |
Affiliate Sharing Session |
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S85 |
A Simple Method to Solve Nonhomogeneous Differential Equations |
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S86 |
Using Technology to Dismiss Common Misconceptions – Quadratic Modeling (PDF); PDF2; PDF3; DOC4; TNS5 (TI NSpire) |
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S87 |
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S88 |
The Role of Mathematics in Student Success: A Pump or a Filter? |
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S89 |
Fostering Conceptual Understanding in a Developmental Algebra Classroom (PPT); PDF1; PDF2; PDF3; PDF4; PDF5; PDF6; PDF7; PDF8; PDF9; PDF10; PDF1; PDF12; PDF13; PDF14; PDF15; PDF16 |
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S91 |
Linder Cornerstones: Connecting concepts and the Real-World. |
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S92 |
Mathematics Teacher Education: Current Issues and Perspectives |
Barbara J. Reys |
S93 |
Quantitative Literacy: Reaching and Teaching Today's Students (DOC); DOC2; XLS1 |
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S94 |
AMATYC 201 - Professional Opportunities Through AMATYC |
Ruth Collins; Donna B. Saye |
S95 |
No Teacher Left Behind (WIKI) |
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S96 |
Team-Teaching, Mentoring and Peer Review Can Build Your Online Program |
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S97 |
Link Reading and Mathematics for Increased Success |
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S98 |
Math Intensive Majors (MIM) - A Critical Thinking Approach |
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S99 |
Algebra2go: An Online Supplemental Instruction Tool Array (PPT) |
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S100 |
Shortcut to College: Preparing Students in an Early College High School (PPT) |
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S101 |
A Sure Bet! Promising Practices that Deepen Student Learning (DOC) |
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S102 |
What Every College Graduate Should Know and How Curve Fitting Is Key (PDF) |
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S103 |
Teaching Instead of Instructing: How a Hybrid Course Got Us There |
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S104 |
Using Podcasts and Screencasts to Enhance Lectures |
Don Davis |
S105 |
Clashing Symbols: A Study of the Use of Multiple Meaning Math Symbols |
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 |
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S106 |
Hua Loo-keng and the Movement of Popularizing Mathematics in China |
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S107 |
Video-based Analysis of Lesson Structures (PPT); (PDF1); (PDF2) |
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S108 |
E-Learning and Mathematics: Are our "High Expectations" Being Met? |
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S109 |
Serving Students with Disabilities: Strategies for the Classroom |
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S110 |
Final Answer? (PPT); DOC1 |
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S111 |
Think Outside the Budget (DOC) |
Alison J. Schubert; John Robert Bakken; Anne Magnuson |
S112 |
The Mathematics of Football's BCS: High Expectations Not Met |
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S113 |
San Antonio College Algebra Consortium |
Betty Travis |
S114 |
Mathamagic |
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S115 |
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S117 |
Wyoming's Wind River Statistics |
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S118 |
A Simpler Way to Make Your Own Test Database |
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S119 |
Infusing Science into Mathematics Courses (Flash Video) |
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S120 |
Euclid, Fermat, Gauss, and Geometric Constructions |
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S121 |
Online Placement Exam Case Study from the University of Illinois |
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S122 |
Structuring the Out-of-Class Experience in Introductory Statistics (Flash Video) |
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S123 |
Equity Challenges – PK-16: A Shared Look at Issues |
Henry Kepner |
S124 |
Table PCs: A Flexible Tool for Mathematics Instruction (PPT); PDF1 |
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S126 |
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S127 |
“The Grapes of Math,” Investigating Mathematics in Literature |
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S128 |
Achieving High Expectations from Adjunct Faculty |
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S129 |
William W. Coe; Suzanne Williams; Debra M. Moses; Jane M. Weber |
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S130 |
Teaching Preservice Elementary Teachers with GeoGebra |
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S131 |
Professional Development that Promotes Best Teaching Practices |
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S132 |
Quick and Fun Activities for Pre-Service Teacher Courses (PDF) |
Terra A. Stamps, Kevin R. Marks |
S133 |
Recording and Uploading Lectures: So Easy a Caveman Can Do It! |
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S134 |
Grant Encourages Instructors to Develop Online Courses for NC |
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S135 |
Simplify! A Successful Approach for Teaching Developmental Mathematics |
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S136 |
High Anxiety of the Math Variety: A Video |
Nina S. Bohrod; Sasha (Alexandra) Verkhovtseva; Candace L. Blazek |
S138 |
Teaching Study Skills in a Developmental Mathematics Class |
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S139 |
Self-Assessment and Review Through Group-Testing |
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Sunday, November 15, 2009 |
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S140 |
How Mathematics Transforms the World |
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S141 |
Lessons from Home Bingo Game Cards |
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S142 |
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S143 |
Strategies for Motivating Developmental Mathematics Students (DOC); DOC2; DOC3; DOC4; DOC5 |
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S144 |
Improving Successful Completion Rates of Online Math Classes (PPT) |
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S145 |
Structuring the Out-of-Class Experience in Introductory Statistics (Flash Video) |
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S146 |
Mathamagic |
Allan Ackerman |
S147 |
A Non-Intimidating Introduction to the Concept of a Function (DOC) |
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S148 |
Engaging Developmental Algebra Students Using Multiple Representations |
Roberta M. Pardo |
S149 |
A Journey in Developmental Mathematics at Mohave Community College |
Eric Aurand; Timothy B. (Tim) Mayo; Clark D. Brown; Richard Bullock |
Themed Session Title/Documents |
Presenter(s) |
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
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T1A |
Using a First-Day Diagnostic Test for Course Assessment (PPT) |
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T1B |
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T1C |
Gen Ed Assessment in Mathematics Courses: Finding What Works (PPT) |
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T1D |
“Explain Your Reasoning” - Assessing Through Writing |
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T1E |
Configurable Assessment, Intelligent Grading -- xyAlgebra (PPT) |
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T2A |
Solving Activities Using Algebraic Thinking |
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T2B |
Hike Mathland's Best Route via Arithmetic Canyon into Algebra Valley (PPT); DOC1 |
June L. Gaston |
T2C |
MathARTS: A Collaborative Professional Project |
Kathy Burgis; Angela Krebs |
T2D |
Can We Teach Specialized Content Knowledge? |
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T2E |
Algebra Connections with Geometer's Sketchpad |
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T2F |
Visual Algebra for the Elementary School Teachers |
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Workshop Title/Documents |
Presenter(s) |
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
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W1 |
GAISEing in Las Vegas |
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W2 |
Math in the Real World: Classroom Activities that Motivate Students (PPT); Website; (Flash Video) |
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W3 |
Expected Return as a Function of Time (and Space) (KEY); PDF1 |
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W4 |
Expect Higher Online Learning with Contextual Active Learning |
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W5 |
Project-based Learning in Developmental Mathematics |
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W6 |
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W7 |
How "Algebrese" Influences Your Students' Understanding of Algebra |
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W8 |
Two Fractal Pop-Up Cards |
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W9 |
Classroom Assessment Techniques for Improving Teaching and Learning |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 |
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W10 |
Research in Mathematics Education: New Direction for Two-Year Colleges (PPT); DOC1 |
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W11 |
GAISEing with Prospective Elementary and Middle Level Teachers |
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W12 |
Using Mathematics to Know When to Hold ’em and When to Fold ’em |
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W13 |
Variation Rules: How Randomness Affects Our Lives |
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W14 |
It Is a Sure Bet. The Appropriate Use of Technology Deepens Understanding (XLS); (XLS2) |
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W15 |
Using Contextual Activities to Engage Students with Mathematics |
Nancy Crisler |
W16 |
Hit the Jackpot with Geometry: Geometric Ideas for Preservice Teachers |
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W17 |
Pass the Chalk and Learn! |
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W18 |
Ronald W. Yates; Patrick L. Villa | |
Saturday, November 14, 2009 |
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W19 |
Nonparametric Statistics Using Excel |
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W20 |
Implementing The New Life Vision of Developmental Mathematics (WIKI) |
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W21 |
Formative Assessment to Improve Student Learning |
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W22 |
The Top Ten Things Students Have Trouble with in Statistics |
Patrick J. (Pat) Averbeck; Deborah J. Rumsey |
W23 |
Making Connections to Algebra in the Teacher Preparation Classroom |
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W24 |
Intermediate Algebra = College Algebra??? (Flash Video) |
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W25 |
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W26 |
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W27 |
How Can I Incorporate the Appropriate Use of Technology in My Classes? (PPT); (PDF1) |
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W28 |
Using Model Eliciting Activities to Teach Statistics (PDF); PDF2; Flash Video 1; Flash Video 2 |
Robert delMas; Joan Garfield; Andrew Zieffler |
W29 |
Powerful PowerPoints to Make Mathematics More Meaningful |
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Keynotes | Sessions | Workshops | Themed Sessions | Poster Sessions | Colloquium | Symposium