Precalculus:

The Computer as a Lecture Tool in Precalculus

The Conic Sections, Parametrically

Geometric Constructions

Introducing the New Sharp 9900 Calculator

Let Them Eat Cake! (Modeling Functions and Area)

Pi Plates and Radian Measure

Transforming Precalculus: A Functional Approach

Calculus:

The First Five Days of Calculus: A Visual Approach (lab)

Limit: The Heart of the Calculus

Modeling Data Sets for Functions

Algebra & Geometry:

Algebra Software for Failing Students

Finding a Way Through the Matrix

Geometry and Planes

Statistics:

Activities for A.P. Statistics

Analyze This and Analyze That

Projects for Statistics Classes: Working outside the Textbook

Discrete Mathematics:

Discrete Math Used in Homeland Security

Towers of Hanoi, Fractals, Surprise!

Using Discrete Math to Teach "Regular" Math

Using Computers in the Classroom:

Applications of Polynomiography in Teaching Mathematics (2 sessions; 1 in lab)

Math Tools Project

Simulating Graphical Representations of Motion

Applications:

Bugs, Balls, and Ferris Wheels: Parametric Graphing

"Can" We Do Better?: Making Better Cans

The Nyquil Problem

Stuck in Traffic

Assessment:

Project Ideas for Algebra and Geometry

SRA and Math Perfect Together

Writing in the Math Classroom

General:

Make Your Own T-Shirt Using Equations on a TI-83+

National Board Certification: A Professional Challenge (Sharing Session)

Preparing Students for College Mathematics

Programming on the TI-83+

Using Students' Questions to Help Them Think about Math

Some of the simplest puzzles can be brought into the mathematics classroom and used as springboards for discussing a wide variety of topics dealing with numbers, variables, and shapes at many different levels, covering everything from a review of basic skills to challenging problem solving. This presentation takes you through several examples that start as hands-on activities but lead to intriguing arrangement, transformation, and counting problems that require the skills of algebra and geometry and a lot of visualization and imagination.

Evan Maletsky has served for many years as professor of mathematics at Montclair State University. He is an active speaker, author, and editor with NCTM and an author of numerous mathematics textbook series, professional books, and other publications. This spring, Dr. Maletsky was the recipient of the NJ MAA 2002 Distinguished Mathematics Teaching Award.

Informal discussions of the following topics:

• A - BEST CALCULATOR PRACTICES
• B - PREPARING 9-10 GRADE STUDENTS FOR PRECALCULUS
• C - WHAT TO KEEP AND WHAT TO LEAVE OUT AT GRADES 11-12
• D - GETTING YOUR FEET WET - FOR NEW TEACHERS
• E - ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT IN CALCULUS AND PRECALCULUS CLASSES
• F - PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE HSPA
• G - WHAT DOES YOUR PRECALCULUS FINAL EXAM LOOK LIKE?
• H - COMMON STUDENT MISTAKES & WHY THEY MAKE THEM

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