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Good Ideas in Teaching Precalculus And...

... Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Discrete Mathematics,
and Probability & Statistics, with Technology

Rutgers University - Busch Campus - New Brunswick
Friday, March 22, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Program

Featuring a Plenary Session, a Sharing Session (with 9 choices),
and four 50 minute Presentation Sessions (each with up to 8 choices), two before and two after lunch; details of these programs are presented below


Presentations
(click on the title to see the abstract)

Precalculus and Calculus:

Critical Points of Polynomial Functions
"HELLO my name is x+3" - Cooperative Group Activities for Polynomial & Rational Functions
Investigations to Improve Students' Understanding of Limits
Location of Complex Zeros on the Coordinate Plane
Making Algebra 2 and Precalculus "Fun" through Meaningful Projects and Classroom Activities
Mathematically, How Do Projectiles Work?
Modular Arithmetic in Precalculus and Calculus Courses

Algebra and Geometry:

Bounded by Infinity: The Simple and Complex Beauty of Fractals
Projects for Geometry: It's Not Just Rules and Proofs
Teaching Geometry Proofs - Can Technology Help?
Turning Model Curriculum Assessment Items into Algebra Lessons

Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics:

Coins, Cards, Counting, and the Common Core
Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow
How NOT to Teach Statistics
Problem Solving and Reasoning with Discrete Mathematics
The Prosecutor's Fallacy
Using the Internet and Other Techniques to Teach Statistics

Assessment:

Raising SAT Scores - Focus on Functions
Reasoning and Proof on the SAT

Applications:

The Math of Student Loans
The Math of Investing

General:

Can College-Level Remedial Math Programs Work?
Empowering Students Who Ask, "When Are We Ever Going to Use This Math?"
Flipped Classroom at the High School Level
Pictures are Worth 1000 Proofs
Story Time in Math Class
Using Schoology as a Classroom Resource
Visual Approach to Mathematics on a Free Website

Mathematics and Technology:

Common Core Math and Technology Standards - Perfect Together (or maybe not)
GeoGebra for the Math Classroom
Implementing the Common Core Standards with the TI-84 Plus C
More Math and Technology Stuff - It Just Keeps on Coming!


Plenary Session:

The National Museum of Mathematics

Glen Whitney, Executive Director, National Museum of Mathematics, New York City

The National Museum of Mathematics (momath.org), which opened in December 2012 in New York City, is the only museum dedicated to mathematics in North America, and features over thirty interactive exhibits.  The mission of the museum is to "enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics."  According to its website, "Its dynamic exhibits and programs will stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. The museum’s activities will lead a broad and diverse audience to understand the evolving, creative, human, and aesthetic nature of mathematics." The speaker will describe the museum and the opportunities it provides for students and teachers.

Glen Whitney earned an undergraduate math degree from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in mathematical logic from UCLA. He taught math at the University of Michigan, then joined Renaissance Technologies as a hedge-fund quantitative analyst. He left that position to devote himself to opening the National Museum of Mathematics.

Sharing Session

Informal discussions of the following topics:

Bring your experiences and at least one idea to share!


Schedule of Activities

8:30 - 9:20   Session I
9:30 - 10:20   Session II
10:30 - 11:05   Sharing Session
11:10 - 12:15   Plenary Session
12:15 - 1:10   Lunch
1:15 - 2:05   Session III
2:10 - 3:00   Session IV
     
3:00 - ???   Recreational Mathematics

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