T 3 Regional Conference

Engage Inspire Connect T 3 Regional Conference Hosted by: T 3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology ) and HCTM (Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and Sacred Hearts Academy 3253 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii January 16-17, 2009 Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Registration/ Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:00 a.m. First Session 9:00 10:30 a.m. Elementary Elementary Math HCPS Supplemental Math Materials Experience and receive materials to supplement math curriculum that was specifially created locally for the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards, grades 3-6. Elizabeth Shigeta Instructional Services Branch Elementary, Middle Middle Grades Math, Elementary Science Dinosaurs Can Invade Your Campus Too! An integrated math and science hands-on activity for multi-grade level students. Get down and chalky. Mary Jane Vannatta Lynn Mitchell, Mardi LaPrade Maryknoll School

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page2 Elementary, Middle,, Pre-Service Elementary, Middle Grades, Algebra, General Math Closing the Math Achievement Gap with Technology and Data-Driven Instruction in I CAN Learn Classrooms In order to stay competitive in a global economy, it is critical to get US students through the Algebra Gateway and move them on to a higher-level mathematics. In light of the persistent Math Achievement Gap in this country, this is a daunting challenge. This presentation describes how some US schools are using a computer based math curriculum and data-driven instruction to close the Math Achievement Gap. Jeffrey Hildebrandt I CAN Learn Education Systems, INC Elementary, Middle,, Pre-Service Elementary, Middle Grades Math, SPED Math, Algebra Nspiring Your Students Participants will see student products and interviews regarding changes in their attitudes and math abilities using the TI-Nspire hand held models. Particpants will also have the opportunity to use the TI-Nspire to explore classroom possibilities for their own classes. Gina Ontai Doreen Elliott/Leilehua High School Moanalua High School Elementary, Pre-Service Elementary Management Tips 101 (for the Elementary Classroom) Are you looking for alternative methods to manage your classroom? Join us to learn and create practical and easy-to-use tips to better provide instruction with process standards imbedded. Stacie Kaichi-Imamura Cheryl Nakamura Salt Lake Elementary and Maemae Elementary Middle,, College/University, Pre-Service Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus Using Multiple Representations to Enhance Students' Understanding of Functions The presenter will use the graphing technology's ability to show multiple representations at the same time to challenge participants to rethink the types of questions that they are asking students to solve. Instead of starting with a symbolic or algebraic representation, start with a table or graph and ask questions to assess their ability to analyze and solve problems using these representations. Karen Norwood Kauffman Foundation and North Carolina State University

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page3 Middle,, Pre-Service Middle Grades, General Math Looking Inside Classrooms Connected with the TI-Navigator System The students in the classrooms of sixteen 7th grade teachers in Hawaii are connected and learning mathematics with the use of TI-Navigator and calculators. After 5 days of professional development in the summer as participants in Project FANC, the teachers are using TI-Navigator for formative assessment to provide feedback for both students and teachers. Participants will engage in activities 7th grade teachers are using in their classrooms while learning about the features of the TI-Navigator that can be used for formative assessment. Videos of students using TI-Navigator will be shared. Judy Olson 7th grade teachers from Project FANC University of Hawai'i Geometry Cabri Jr and TI-Navigator, Perfect together Participants will learn some Cabri Jr. basics and see how TI-Navigator can be used to enhance student performance and energize your geometry classroom. Fred Decovsky Teachers Teaching with Technology Algebra, Geometry Problem Solving that Supports Connections between Algebra and Geometry Extend and deepen key ideas in algebra such as variable and function through interesting problems that incorporate geometric visualization and modelling. Each problem will assume the use of an interactive technological environment such as the TI 84+ or the NSpire. Barbara Pence Janet Smith San Jose State University Middle Grades, General Math Games and Puzzles that Encourage Critical Thinking Come share in the fun of playing games and puzzles that foster good reasoning skills. See connections between what we do in mathmatics and what happens in game playing. Michael Serra Author/Teacher Consultant

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page4 General Math The Nightmare of Inclusion: Myth or Reality This presentation will showcase the practice of full-inclusion as implemented at King Kekaulike High School on the island of Maui. Full Inclusion will be defined as the practice of having students receiving Special Education services and receiving instruction in the regular-education class, along with regular education students. Loren Ayresman King Kekaulike - Maui Algebra 1 and 2 Using TI-Navigator with the TI-83/84 in the Algebra Classroom We will learn different features of TI-Navigator to improve student performance in the Algebra classroom. Doug Roberts Franklin Heights School Pre-Calculus, Calculus Exploring Polar Graphing with TI-Nspire Participants will download a polar graphing document for the TI-Nspire and explore circles, roses, cardioids, and limaçons. Deobra Solomon retired teacher Algebra, Pre-Calculus Functioning Art A fun culminating project that teaches students how to program functions to create original designs. Programs are printed using TI-Connect. Amy Yonashiro Iolani School, College/University, Pre-Service Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Physics Math Teaching Data Analysis for Understanding (Fathom) Using Fathom Data Analysis software we'll make connections between math and science, environment, social, and computer sciences. Optional: bring a laptop. David Kapolka Tech Product Specialist/Consultant

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page5 Second Session 10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Elementary Robotics The ABCs of Robotics Want to know more about FIRST Lego League Robotics? Find out about Salt Lake Elementary's journey. Join us in a session to learn about our selection process, retention issues, parent involvement, pacing and the FIRST Lego League Challenge. Stacie Kaichi-Imamura Rowena Lynch Salt Lake Elementary Elementary Elementary Math Understanding the HCPS Benchmarks Engage and collaborate with educators for a deeper understanding of the HCPS III benchmarks. Elizabeth Shigeta Eric Kam Instructional Services Branch Elementary, Middle Elementary/ Middle Grades Math, Statistics, Elementary Science Yes! Younger learners can handle data! (Tinkerplots) Using Tinkerplots (data software for grades 4-8) students order, stack, and separate data icons on the screen and the icons animate into position creating different graphs. Explore math, science, social studies, and more. Optional: bring a laptop. David Kapolka Tech Product Specialist/Consultant Elementary, Middle Elementary math, Middle Grades math "Progress Maps": Learning Progressions to Proficiency in Mathematics - A Tool Developed by Teachers for Teachers Progress maps describing typical developmental paths students move through from the lowest level of performance to proficiency will be shared for HCPS III Patterns, Functions & Algebra (Grades K - 8) A copy will be given to each participant. Valerie Kurizaki Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support (OICSS)

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page6 Elementary, Middle, General Math Geospatial Math Hands-on GPS Handheld Activities that Teach Measurement and Coordinate Systems This 90 minute session will introduce teachers to Global Positioning System (GPS) technology through hands-on activities. Participants will learn how GPS handhelds work in a short outdoor activity. Using the GPS indoors, they will learn about the latitude, longitude coordinate system and discover how GPS handhelds are a valuable tool for measurement. Diana Papini Warren Maui Economic Development Board Elementary, Middle,, College/University, Pre-Service Math - Elementary through college Activities to help students bloom Participants will experience several activities (ideas) which they can use in their classrooms. There will also be the opportunity to create (and take) more activities with them (a true "work"shop!) Linda Kodama Kapi'olani Community College Middle, College/University, Pre-Service Middle Grades, Algebra Formative Assessment in Middle Grades Mathematics Participants in a grant-funded project will share ideas related to formative assessment in mathematics and discuss strategies for student involvement in the formative assessment process Melfried Olson Hannah Slovin University Laboratory School Algebra, Pre-Calculus Inprove Student Understanding with Standards-Based Lessons Improve student understanding and create an engaging class environment by exploring an optimization problem using TI-84, TI-Navigator, Cabri Jr, and TI-Nspire. This standards-based investigation can be used in Algebra 1 and beyond. Fred Decovsky Teachers Teaching with Technology

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page7 Algebra The Stock Market and Algebraic Applications A stock market project that shows real world applications of math. Using real-life data, students will make scatter plots on the TI-84+, find the best-fit line, and analyze their group's portfolio. Meryle Hirotsu Leeward Community College General Math, Algebra, Geometry Inspiring Math Students with the TI-Nspire In this hands-on introductory TI-Nspire session, new users will become more familiar with the TI- Nspire while using classroom ready activities. Christine Kasitz Opportunities for Learning PCS Algebra 1 and 2 Exploring exponential functions using TI-Navigator We'll use calculator features and some easy experiments to model exponential growth and decay using TI-Navigator features to assess understanding. Roberta Koss T3 National Instructor Algebra 1 and 2 Using TI-Nspire in the Algebra Classroom We will learn different features of the new TI-Nspire to improve student performance in the Algebra classroom through multiple representations. Doug Roberts Franklin Heights School Geometry Non-typical Investigations in Geometry You've heard of the Euler Segment. How about the Nagel Segment? What's the rule for Star Polygons? What are the Archimedean tilings? Any of these new to you? Come join us. Michael Serra Author/Teacher Consultant

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page8 Geometry Non-typical Investigations in Geometry You've heard of the Euler Segment. How about the Nagel Segment? What's the rule for Star Polygons? What are the Archimedean tilings? Any of these new to you? Come join us. Michael Serra Author/Teacher Consultant General Math, General Science Getting to Know the TI-Nspire Learn the basics of the TI-Nspire. We'll be going over the calculator and a few of the graphing capabilities. Judy Tateyama Moanalua High School, College/University, Pre-Service General math, Algebra 1 and 2 Introduction to the TI-84 Graphing Calculator don't panic! If you want to start using the graphing calculator but you are unfamiliar with the features and functions, then this is for you. Low stress, basic tour. No experience needed. James Metz Kapi'olani Community College Lunch 12:15 1:15 p.m. Enjoy lunch and a chance to visit with colleagues. Visit the exhibits. Chit chat with the presenters.

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page9 Third Session 1:15 2:45 p.m. Elementary Experiencing Rigor and Relevance Find out the basics of rigor and relevance. Eric Kam Instructional Services Branch Elementary Math Elementary Elementary math Developing Mathematical Understanding without Number Continuous rather than discrete quantities can be used to promote algebraic thinking in elementary mathematics. Measure Up is an elementary mathematics project being researched at the University of Hawai'i. Participants will engage in tasks from the project using the contexts of volume, mass, length and area to gain insights into mathematics concepts and student learning. Claire Okazaki Fay Zenigami University of Hawai'i CRDG Elementary, Middle, Secondeary Elementary, Middle Grades, General Math, Geometry, Problem Solving Pentomino Puzzles Participants will investigate several math topics using pentominoes, a puzzle that is easy for teachers to make. Standards include Geometry (symmetry, spatial visualization, transformations), Measurement (perimeter, area, scale), and the process standards of Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Communications. Each participant will receive a set of Pentominoes (tagboard). Leora Henry Kathleen Dela Cruz, Zach Lanser, Johanna Kuwazaki Chaminade University of Honolulu Middle Middle Grades Math, Algebra 2 Developing Algebraic Thinking in Middle School Patterns, functions, and algebra activities that engage middle school students in algebraic thinking. James Metz Kapi'olani Community College

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page10 Middle Middle Grades Math Monthly Math You will receive and work through 9 math lessons that are related to events that occur during the months of Sept-May. They are designed to highlight different features of the TI-73/TI-84+ calculators and relate to indicators from grades 6-9. Tara Windle Jackson Middle School Middle, Middle Grades, General Math, Algebra Keep your hands OFF ON! Hands-on activities for pre-algebra to algebra. Femar Lee Frank Mauz Honolulu Community College Algebra Hit the Target Participants will explore a TI-Navigator activity which reinforces writing equations of linear, quadratic and absolute value relationships. Fred Decovsky Teachers Teaching with Technology Middle Grades, Algebra Velocity as slope Demonstration of a classroom activity in which student collect data on their rate of motion, then display data tabularly and graphically. Susan Forbes Molokai High School Middle Grades, Algebra A Tour of the TI-30XS Multiview's Classroom Uses Participants will learn how to utilize the TI-30XS Multiview scientific calculator in the math classroom by utilizing classroom ready activities. Christine Kasitz Opportunities for Learning PCS

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page11 Geometry, Algebra Visualizing Geometry using Cabri Jr. on the TI-83/84 You no longer have to depend on computers to have your students investigate geometric ideas dynamically. We'll explore the features of Cabri Jr. that will enable you to energize your Geometry classes. Roberta Koss T3 National Instructor Middle Grades, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology Technolgoy to Excite Your Students Join us in the computer lab for an online opportunity to explore the Agile Mind supplemental program for Middle School and Algebra through Advanced Math AND Biology. The Academic Youth Development Program will also be discussed. Developed at the Dana Center - this is a program you won't want to miss. Not only will you be able to explore in the session, but all attendees will receive the program free for use in their classroom for two weeks. AND a great doorprize! Lynda Vaughan Agile Mind representative General Math and Science Geospatial Science -- Scientific Inquiry through the use of FREE Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Tools This 90 minute session will introduce teachers to GIS and how it can be used as a tool for scientific inquiry. Several free online tools will be used to demonstrate inquiry on different topics, both life science and physical science. Diana Papini Warren Maui Economic Development Board, College/University, Pre-Service Algebra, Pre-Calculus Explore Two of the Calculator's Lesser Known Modes: Sequence and Parametric Ever wonder how a daily dose or mega dose of medicing affects you? Explore a 3-D fractal solution to the Tower of Hanoi, medical and environmental applications of convergence, parametric conics and motion and much more. David Kapolka Tech Product Specialist/Consultant

HCTM/T3 Regional Conference Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Page12, Pre-ServiceAlgebra 1 and 2, Geometry Balancing HAS with Real Life and Wonderment and Awe Session will present ideas and strategies regarding the need to balance HAS/standardized test prep with real life applications of math, and how to inspire students to respond to math with wonderment and awe. Yannabah Lewis Sandy Stone