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Who should attend:
Participants in the T³ Connecting Algebra 1 and Geometry Institute should be inservice secondary mathematics teachers. Topics in the Institute will cover a broad range of secondary mathematics from Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry.
TI educational technology used:
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus, or TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, Cabri Geometry II Plus Software, TI-Connect™ Software, and TI-Navigator™ system.
Objectives:
The objectives of the Institute are:
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| • | Use technology to explore and investigate modes of teaching secondary mathematics including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry and other topics where the algebraic concepts and problem situations can be presented or modeled through a geometric perspective; |
| • | Experience problem solving situations that take advantage of the exploration/ investigation mode of classroom interaction; |
| • | Use technology to investigate traditional and alternative algebraic topics through a geometric perspective in a balanced program of reasoning, connections, and communications; |
| • | Create classroom activities that use interactive geometry software and graphing calculators to enhance students' understanding and problem solving ability; |
| • | Develop teachers' familiarity and facility with CabriTM Jr. Application for the graphing calculator and Cabri Geometry II Plus™ software for the computer. |
| • | To develop teacher leaders capable of supporting long term, systemic professional development needs |
| • | To address adult learner concepts and effective ways of teaching adults |
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Introduction:
The T³; Connecting Algebra 1 and Geometry Institute is a 9-day professional development program for secondary mathematics teachers using interactive geometry software and graphing calculators to enhance instruction in courses from Pre-Algebra through Geometry. The goal of the course is to instruct teachers in new and innovative ways to effectively teach mathematics using technology in addition to developing a teacher leader community to support local, ongoing professional development needs. The primary focus of the Institute's activities is the exploration of algebraic concepts and problem situations presented through geometric representations using interactive computer software and graphing calculators. Participants will take part in hands-on explorations modeling effective classroom use of technology to present algebraic topics through a geometric perspective and will develop model lessons utilizing teaching techniques learned.
Standards:
The goal of the Institute's program is to instruct teachers in new and innovative ways to teach mathematics using technology in the spirit of NCTM's Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 1989), Professional Teaching Standards (NCTM, 1991), and Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000).
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