A)
What Algebra and Geometry Topics are Needed for Precalculus
Are we providing our algebra and geometry students with what they need to succeed when they subsequently take our precalculus courses? What are the key ideas that may need more emphasis in these classes? Moderator: TBA
B)
What to Keep and What to Leave Out of Calculus & Precalculus
Incorporating technology and new topics in precalculus and calculus classes have forced us to think about which traditional topics should be deleted or given less emphasis. This session will provide us an opportunity to share our thoughts and our solutions. Moderator: TBA
C)
Veterans Share with Newer Teachers How to Survive
New teachers are often assigned upper-level high school courses like precalculus and calculus. If you’re a new teacher, what questions do you have about these courses (or other courses)? Veteran teachers, come share your helpful ideas. Moderator: TBA
D)
How the Financial Literacy Requirement is Being Implemented
The new financial literacy requirement is likely being implemented in different ways in different districts. In some high schools, this may be primarily the responsibility of the math department, whereas in others, the math teachers may have nothing to do with ensuring that all students develop financial literacy. How will it work in your school and district? Moderator: TBA
E)
Effective Use of Technology in Mathematics Classes
This sharing session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from each other about their experiences in using alternate forms of assessment in their own classes. Moderator: TBA
F)
Strategies for Undoing Common Student Mistakes
What are the most common errors made by your students? Bring some to share! Have you discovered a strategy to help overcome the errors? A handout that highlights some student errors will be provided. Collectively we may discover a strategy to help them avoid these errors. Moderator: TBA
G) Preparing High School Students for College Math
How can we best prepare high school students for success in college mathematics? An open discussion. Moderator: TBA
H) What is Your School Doing to Prepare for Common Core?
What impact are the new Common Core standards having in your school and district? Is your high school planning to make major changes, or is the focus on earlier grades? Which portions of the Common Core are easily addressed and which are more difficult to implement? Are you trying to do everything all at once, or are you focusing on some areas initially? An open discussion. Moderator: TBA
I) How Do You Prepare Students for AP exams?
Our students take AP exams in calculus, statistics, and computer science. How do we prepare them to take these exams? Moderator: TBA
J) Impact of the Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA)
Is the AHSA (Alternative High School Assessment) evidence of "meeting student needs" or "dumbing down to permit graduation"? Moderator: TBA