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Who should attend:
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| Middle school and high school teachers who are teaching mathematics out of their undergraduate major discipline, want an update in basic algebraic concepts utilizing appropriate technology and activity-based materials, or want to develop a broader and deeper understanding of algebraic concepts.
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TI Educational Technology used:
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| • | TI-84 Plus or TI-83 Plus |
| • | TI-84 Plus Silver Edition or TI-83 Plus Silver Edition |
| • | various Apps for the calculator |
| • | CBR2 |
| • | Easy Data App |
| • | EasyTemp Probe |
| • | TI-Connect software |
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Objectives:
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| • | To model good teaching practices utilizing appropriate materials and technology including the TI-Navigator and TI-SmartView software |
| • | To assist teachers in reflecting on teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra |
| • | To further teachers’ conceptual understanding of basic algebraic concepts |
| • | To engage teachers in hands-on, interactive activities that develop a broader and deeper understanding of algebraic concepts |
| • | To allow teachers to explore the mathematics of linear functions, linear inequalities, linear equations, quadratic functions and parametrically-defined functions |
| • | To assist teachers in gaining familiarity with and comfort in using technology to learn algebraic concepts |
| • | To address the issue of technology’s role in assessment. |
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Facilities Requirements:
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| This course can take place in a classroom, preferably with tables. Internet access is desirable for the instructor.
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Materials List:
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The Organizer
The following is a list of equipment and materials that the organizer must provide:
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| • | High-intensity overhead projector with spare bulbs. |
| • | Overhead pens, supply of blank transparency sheets, dry-erase markers for white board if that type of board is used in the classroom, or chalk and erasers for a chalkboard. |
| • | Name tags for participants. |
| • | An LCD projector and screen for use with a laptop computer, TI Presenter and/or TI Smartview |
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Other Materials:
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Stopwatch
A ball to bounce and pass (such as a basketball, beachball, racquet ball)
M&M candies (about 50-60 per person)
Paper cups (one person)
8.5x11 sheets of paper (about 4 person)
Pennies (about 20 per group of 2-3 people)
Metric rulers (one per group of 2-3 people)
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The T³ Office
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| The T³ Office will provide enough copies of the notebook of activities. The instructor will arrange with Texas Instruments Workshop Loan Program (1-888-917-6411) to provide a sufficient number of:
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| • | TI-84 Plus calculators with Navigator APPS installed |
| • | TI Navigator System |
| • | One TI-84 Plus ViewScreen™ overhead panel with DC power adapter. |
| • | CBR2 units |
| • | EasyTemp probes |
| • | TI Presenter |
