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Fifty-Second Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area
Mathematics Conference An AMTNYS Affiliate
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Schenectady High School 1455 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
http://hmvamc.webs.com/
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The Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
will award a Certificate of Completion
for 5 contact hours to each conference participant.
Please share this program with your colleagues.
Also check out the program and extra registration
forms on-line at http://hmvamc.webs.com.
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Dear Capital Region Math Colleagues:
I am pleased to be able to welcome the 52nd
Annual Hudson-Mohawk
Valley Area Math Conference to the Schenectady City School District.
As educators we are facing an exciting time in education full of changes
and challenges. It is a time marked by increased scrutiny, decreased
funding, rigorous testing, and changing standards. It is also a time of
broad resources, amazing technology, grant opportunities, and
increased focus on the importance of math. Through all of the changes
and challenges, I encourage educators to continue to focus on the most
important part of our jobs – the students.
We all know the importance of preparing our students to be
mathematical thinkers and problem solvers as they go toward a
multitude of career paths and opportunities. It is my hope that this
conference will afford you the opportunity to gather information, ideas,
and strategies to help you better prepare students for this 21st century.
As the host district we trust and hope that you will find the staff and
facilities accommodating and appropriately meeting your conference
needs. We are excited to be able to support such an integral math
conference to the area. It is dedicated professionals like you who make
the difference in the lives of our children.
John Yagielski
Interim Superintendent
Schenectady City School District
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Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of all of the PreK-12
Math teachers at Schenectady City
School District, I am excited to be able to host this conference and
welcome you to our district.
With the adoption of the Common Core Standards, math will once again
be undergoing major curricular changes. Throw in RTI mandates,
STEM initiatives, testing changes, and technology developments, we
have an ever-increasing task ahead of us. With these many changes, it is
more important than ever for us to reach out and collaborate with our
fellow colleagues and support each other through the sharing of
knowledge, information, and ideas.
I hope you find this conference inspiring and informative. Make sure
you reach out and network with your area colleagues. Also check out
the discussion groups and wikis hosted through our state organization
Association of Mathematics Teachers of NY State at
http://www.amtnys.org and consider becoming a member.
Hope to see you on March 26th!
Danielle Bouton-Wales, HMVAMC Chair
Mathematics and Technology Coordinator
Schenectady City School District
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Fifty-Second Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area
Mathematics Conference Saturday, March 26, 2011
Program
7:45 – 8:45 Registration, Coffee
8:50 – 9:50 Session 1 (& welcome)
10:00 – 10:50 Session 2
11:10 – 12:00 Session 3
12:10 – 1:10 Lunch Break, Visit Exhibits, and Check out the “Make It, Take It” Station! 12:10 Group A - Can Enter Lunch 12:25 Group B - Can Enter Lunch
1:20-2:10 Session 4
Book exhibits and vendors will be available between the hours of 7:45 am and 1:30 pm. Visit the exhibits to view the latest in
textbooks, manipulatives, technology, and more!
Exciting News!! We’re adding a new element to the Conference this year - the “Make It, Take It” station!
Learn about, create, and take with you a variety of ideas and activities for your K-8th grade classrooms by visiting the “Make It, Take It” in Room D18 between 9:30 – 1:30!
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***Session 1*** 8:50 – 9:50 "Make It, Take It" in D18 from 9:30-1:30
Geometric Explorations Using Patty Paper High School
Come and see how this cheap and effective manipulative can be used to
demonstrate, reinforce and vitalize a variety of geometric concepts. This
hands-on session will focus on transformations, triangle properties, polygons
and more.
Frank DelSignore, Jessica Hallock, Jeff Pelletier
Schenectady City School District Room E1
Math Murder Mystery Night Middle/High
Parents and students work collaboratively together to solve the "murder" at
hand. Clues are gathered by solving mathematics problems together in an after-
school setting.
Elizabeth Agen
Cobskill-Richmondville Central School Room D44
Using a Smartboard in an elementary classroom Elementary
(for beginning users or complete newbie’s)
Learn how to a Smartboard works and how you can use it to teach math
concepts. It is a great tool for visual learners.
Dan Brudos
Schenectady City School District Room E3
Using Smartboards in the Math Classroom General Interest
An introduction to how to use SMART technologies in the Elem / MS
classroom setting with a focus on math instruction. Will include a look at
SMART Math Tools Notebook software.
Terry Burton
Middleburgh CSD Room D2
Creating TI-Nspire Documents High School
You have used pre-made documents and now ready to build your own for
meeting the specific needs of your students. Bring your ideas and questions for
creating documents for TI-Nspire technology.
Bill Caroscio
T3
National Instructor Room E5
6
Session 1________ 8:50 – 9:50
How do I use the TI-Nspire? Middle/High/College
A beginner’s session to use TI-Nspire. Participants will be shown the basics of
using it and its benefits in the math classroom.
Tammy Casey
Lake Placid High School Room E6
How to Nspire your students with the new Middle/High School
TI-Nspire Navigator System Find out how the latest TI technology can help to motivate and impact your
student's learning. Find out about the Regent's review and instant grading that
your Navigator system is capable of doing.
Sharon Ciccone
Southern Westchester BOCES Room E12
Technology for the Tech-Resistant Teacher General Interest
This session will demonstrate the ways that I use technology in the classroom
and as a tool for communication with students and parents. Primary focus will
be on website construction. Bring your electronic documents with you; there
will be time for PRACTICE!
Jim Colton
Shaker High School Room D42
First Time Nspires Middle/High School
Just picking up a Npsire for the first time? Come learn all of the Need To
Know's and get ideas on how to introduce into your classroom.
Audrey Cucci
Frankfort-Schuyler CSD Room E10
Qualitative Connections for Mathematics Middle/High School
Challenged students are usually the ones who have to memorize the formulas in
order to "do" the math yet they are precisely the ones who need to see the
connection in order to remember. If we want good results then we must provide
the experiences that will allow the non-math brain to "see" the math in the
connections. Participants will experience some activities that have been
successful in classrooms.
Cathy Draper
The Math Studio, Inc. Room E9
7
Session 1________ 8:50 – 9:50
Math Identity General Interest
My presentation will include discussions regarding the components of math
identities, the influence of students' math identities on classroom interactions
and students' motivation, and misconceptions regarding math identities. I will
also engage participants in activities (for classroom use), which can be used to
foster an awareness of students' math identities.
Liza Marie Cope
Universaity at Albany, SUNY Room E4
Be “Nspired” High School
Receive classroom ready Algebra 2 / Trigonometry files for the TI-Nspire. Use
the Navigator System to send / receive files, monitor students, and provide
instant feedback.
Any Furletti, Sonja Bailey, Amy Owens
Cicero-North Syracuse HS, Fayetteville-Manlius HS Room D6B
Inexpensive, Homemade Devices for Middle/High School
Mathematical Demonstrations
Homemade devices illustrating binary numbers, frieze patterns, probability
paradoxes, transformation and several theorems from geometry, made of paper,
wood, plastic tubing, coat hangers, plastic mirrors.
Jack Graver, Liz Hartung, Larry Lardy, Yvette Monachino
Department of Mathematics, Syracuse University Room E2
An Uncommon Sequence of Problems Grades 3-5/Middle
for the Common Core State Standards
Participants will explore fantastic problems for student problem solving, pattern
recognition, abstract, and qualitative reasoning, attention to precision, and
application of structure. All CCSS Standards.
Jim Matthews
Siena College Room D52
Using Integer Tiles and Fun Games Grades 6-8
to Teach Algebra
Participants will be actively engaged in using integers tiles to learn and
understand operations on integers. We will also look at order of operations (no
more PEMDAS!). Games will be played to introduce or practice some of these
basic skills.
Christine Mikles
CPM Educational Program Room D35
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Session 1________ 8:50 – 9:50
TI-Interactive - The Best Kept Secret Middle/High School
Put an end to cut and pasting. Use Interactive software to create graphs and
tables, import calculator screens, collect data and search online. The All-In-
One program.
JoAnne Miltenberg
Farmingdale High School Room D6
Additional Ways to Add Elementary K-5
Break free from traditional forms of addition and subtraction and indulge your
students in methods that are in tune with their cognitive instincts. Estimation
and place value take the forefront in these alternatives to traditional
computation, and manipulatives are used to support student learning on a
variety of levels. Multiplication and division are also introduced at this level.
Eric O’Brien
Bellmore Schools Room D41
Has the Time Come for Elementary General Interest
Mathematics Specialists?
There is a national initiative to establish state-level advanced certification for
elementary mathematics specialists. This session will address the proposed
criteria.
Suzanne Reynolds
St. Thomas Aquinas College Room D5
SmartBoard: Bells, Whistles, and Balance Middle/High School
How to differentiate your teaching without overloading your students. This
interactive session will focus on how the new Transparent Background feature
in Notebook can be used seamlessly move between different Math resources
such as: Notebook, Sketchpad, websites, and more.
Matthew Ringh
Tequipment Inc. Room E11
Math and the Movies – PART 2 High School
A “new” PART 2 presentation. Video clips with matching worksheets are used
to grab students’ attention for grades 7 – 12+.
Donna and Fred Roberts
Cayuga Community College Room D29
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Session 1________ 8:50 – 9:50
21st Century Classroom Solutions General Interest
Interactive Mobile Devices
NYS Approved mathematics framework curriculum lesson plans
Magnetic mobile wireless Interactive Boards
Test and Immediate Response Mobile Devices
Interactive Projector
Joel Sanchez Room D30
Using GeoGebra to Enhance Learning Middle/High School
in Algebra and Geometry
Come learn about a free open-source dynamic software program that has
numerous applications to both geometry and algebra classes at all levels.
Carmel Schettino and Angela Richard
Emma Willard School Room D1
Financial Algebra: A Perfect 3
rd or 4
th High School
Year Financial Quantitative Literacy Math Elective
Financial Algebra presents topics in Algebra, Algebra 2, Statistics, and
Precalculus in a real-world financial context. Participants will receive a sample
copy of the textbook.
Dr. Richard Sgroi
Fox Lane High School Room D46
Recursion Through Manipulatives and Pictures High School
Bring recursion into your classroom with interesting problems including Tower
of Hanoi, Lions and Cages, Jump/Slide, and the Fibonancci sequence. Bring a
graphing calculator.
Ray Siegrist
SUNY, College at Oneonta Room D7
Motivate Your Middle-Schoolers! Middle School
There are 86,400 seconds in a day - let's use a few of them to play! Join us and
participate in activities and games that can be used to motivate all students.
Come and have some fun!
Sue Summerfield
Fort Plain Central School Room D34
10
Session 1________ 8:50 – 9:50
Making Use of Manipulatives Grades 3-5/MS
This program is geared toward showing teachers a brief overview of using a
fraction tiles and algebra tiles in the classroom.
Patricia Smicinski Room E7
Take aim and find the stem around the house Elementary
Using consumable and recyclable "manipulatives" found in everyone's home
and yard, participants will practice integrating mathematics and science,
"STEMming" any apprehension about this new initiative.
Beryl Szwed
Lake Placid Central School District Room D4
Developing Uncommon Approaches High School
for Teaching Common H.S. Algebra Topics
Participants engage in activities and discussions that are designed to encourage
careful examination of algebra topics such as functions, radicals, rationals, and
factoring.
Melissa West
Siena College Room D51
SMART Board for Elementary Math Teachers Elementary
Learn how to effectively integrate your SMART Board into your Math
instruction while exploring new, innovative and engaging lesson ideas.
Quickly acquire new SMART Board skills and methods that will engage you
students.
Jason Wanek
Tequipment Inc. Room E8
***Session 2*** 10:00 – 10:50 "Make It, Take It" in D18 from 9:30-1:30
Geometric Explorations Using Patty Paper High School
Come and see how this cheap and effective manipulative can be used to
demonstrate, reinforce and vitalize a variety of geometric concepts. This
hands-on session will focus on transformations, triangle properties, polygons
and more.
Frank DelSignore, Jessica Hallock, Jeff Pelletier
Schenectady City School District Room E1
11
Session 2 10:00 – 10:50
Math Murder Mystery Night Middle/High
Parents and students work collaboratively together to solve the "murder" at
hand. Clues are gathered by solving mathematics problems together in an after-
school setting.
Elizabeth Agen
Cobskill-Richmondville Central School Room D44
Using a Smartboard in an elementary classroom Elementary
(for beginning users or complete newbie’s)
Learn how to a Smartboard works and how you can use it to teach math
concepts. It is a great tool for visual learners. Dan Brudos
Schenectady City School District Room E3
Creating TI-Nspire Documents High School
You have used pre-made documents and now ready to build your own for
meeting the specific needs of your students. Bring your ideas and questions for
creating documents for TI-Nspire technology.
Bill Caroscio
T3
National Instructor Room E5
How to Nspire your students with the new Middle/High School
TI-Nspire Navigator System Find out how the latest TI technology can help to motivate and impact your
student's learning. Find out about the Regent's review and instant grading that
your Navigator system is capable of doing.
Sharon Ciccone
Southern Westchester BOCES Room E12
Technology for the Tech-Resistant Teacher General Interest
This session will demonstrate the ways that I use technology in the classroom
and as a tool for communication with students and parents. Primary focus will
be on website construction. Bring your electronic documents with you; there
will be time for PRACTICE!
Jim Colton
Shaker High School Room D42
12
Session 2 10:00 – 10:50
How do I use the TI-Nspire? Middle/High/College
A beginner’s session to use TI-Nspire. Participants will be shown the basics of
using it and its benefits in the math classroom.
Tammy Casey
Lake Placid High School Room E6
Math Identity General Interest
My presentation will include discussions regarding the components of math
identities, the influence of students' math identities on classroom interactions
and students' motivation, and misconceptions regarding math identities. I will
also engage participants in activities (for classroom use), which can be used to
foster an awareness of students' math identities.
Liza Marie Cope
Universaity at Albany, SUNY Room E4
Nspire Navigator Middle/High School
The ultimate in interactive classrooms. See how the TI-Nspire Navigator can
give you instant feedback on student knowledge and increase student
participation and motivation!
Audrey Cucci
Frankfort-Schuyler CSD Room E10
Qualitative Connections for Mathematics Middle/High School
Challenged students are usually the ones who have to memorize the formulas in
order to "do" the math yet they are precisely the ones who need to see the
connection in order to remember. If we want good results then we must provide
the experiences that will allow the non-math brain to "see" the math in the
connections. Participants will experience some activities that have been
successful in classrooms.
Cathy Draper
The Math Studio, Inc. Room E9
Be “Nspired” High School
Receive classroom ready Algebra 2 / Trigonometry files for the TI-Nspire. Use
the Navigator System to send / receive files, monitor students, and provide
instant feedback.
Any Furletti, Sonja Bailey, Amy Owens
Cicero-North Syracuse HS, Fayetteville-Manlius HS Room D6B
13
Session 2 10:00 – 10:50
Inexpensive, Homemade Devices for Middle/High School
Mathematical Demonstrations
Homemade devices illustrating binary numbers, frieze patterns, probability
paradoxes, transformation and several theorems from geometry, made of paper,
wood, plastic tubing, coat hangers, plastic mirrors.
Jack Graver, Liz Hartung, Larry Lardy, Yvette Monachino
Department of Mathematics, Syracuse University Room E2
Start your Class With a BANG! High School
We will share some short good problems to start class with. The goal is to start
with a problem that invokes intellectual need.
Erika Loucks and Holly Fiedler
Schohaire Central School District Room D34
An Uncommon Sequence of Problems Grades 3-5/Middle
for the Common Core State Standards
Participants will explore fantastic problems for student problem solving, pattern
recognition, abstract, and qualitative reasoning, attention to precision, and
application of structure. All CCSS Standards.
Jim Matthews
Siena College Room D52
Making Functions in Algebra 2 Active Middle/High School
and Interesting
Participants will experience several activities concerning functions. These will
include using a human graph to explore functions, domain and range, and
asymptotes. There will be a silent board game and looking at investigating
functions. We will end with a Function Treasure Hunt.
Christine Mikles
CPM Educational Program Room D35
SmartView 3.0 - Not Just an Emulator Middle/High School
Use TI-SmartView calculator emulator software to script lessons and create
worksheets. Simultaneously display the actual calculator, a key press history
and three screens of your choice.
JoAnne Miltenberg
Farmingdale High School Room D6
14
Session 2 10:00 – 10:50
Using Sliders and Parameters High School
in the Pre-calculus Class
Abstract: Families of functions, inverse functions, and end behavior can be
examined quickly with the Nspire. We'll look at polynomial, rational, and polar
functions as part of this presentation. Chris Monahan
AMTNYS Room D2
Multiple Ways to Multiply Grades 3-5, Middle
Enjoy a voyage of discovery with your students as you explore alternatives to
traditional two-digit and three-digit multiplication. As we move from
alternative to alternative, we will analyze the number theory and algebra that
supports each strategy.
Eric O’Brien
Bellmore Schools Room D41
Draw It, Write It, Own It; Expand Grades 3-5, MS
Your Tool Box to Reach Them All
Create an interactive student-centered approach to "hook" students using
manipulatives, technology and effective instructional strategies that build
conceptual understanding from the concrete to the abstract. CD and support
material provided.
Russ Pizzuto
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc. Room D51
SmartBoard: Bells, Whistles, and Balance Middle/High School
How to differentiate your teaching without overloading your students. This
interactive session will focus on how the new Transparent Background feature
in Notebook can be used seamlessly move between different Math resources
such as: Notebook, Sketchpad, websites, and more.
Matthew Ringh
Tequipment Inc. Room E11
The NEW Adventures of the Old Algebra 2 & High School
Trigonometry
Engaging activities/materials for the A2T curriculum for addressing
topics defined as “new” by SED and the Common Core State Standards.
Hardcopies available. Donna and Fred Roberts
Cayuga Community College Room D29
15
Session 2 10:00 – 10:50
Using GeoGebra to Enhance Learning Middle/High School
in Algebra and Geometry
Come learn about a free open-source dynamic software program that has
numerous applications to both geometry and algebra classes at all levels.
Carmel Schettino and Angela Richard
Emma Willard School Room D1
How 12 and 6 Combine to be 4 MS/HS/College
Four geometry problems in which the generals solution is the same. Great
problems for the curious student.
Paul E. Schwiegerling
Buffalo State College Room D5
Financial Algebra: A Perfect 3
rd or 4
th High School
Year Financial Quantitative Literacy Math Elective
Financial Algebra presents topics in Algebra, Algebra 2, Statistics, and
Precalculus in a real-world financial context. Participants will receive a sample
copy of the textbook.
Dr. Richard Sgroi
Fox Lane High School Room D46
Making Use of Manipulatives Grades 3-5/MS
This program is geared toward showing teachers a brief overview of using a
fraction tiles and algebra tiles in the classroom.
Patricia Smicinski Room E7
Take aim and find the stem around the house Elementary
Using consumable and recyclable "manipulatives" found in everyone's home
and yard, participants will practice integrating mathematics and science,
"STEMming" any apprehension about this new initiative.
Beryl Szwed
Lake Placid Central School District Room D4
"What?" "Your Not Going To Teach Me?" MS/HS/College
Have students find the properties of a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus and a
square. Find out how you can have your students investigate these properties in
a hands on approach using the TI-Nspire Calculator.
Tammy Woodard
Elmira Free Academy Room D30
16
Session 2 10:00 – 10:50
SMART Board for Elementary Math Teachers Elementary
Learn how to effectively integrate your SMART Board into your Math
instruction while exploring new, innovative and engaging lesson ideas.
Quickly acquire new SMART Board skills and methods that will engage you
students.
Jason Wanek
Tequipment Inc. Room E8
***Session 3*** __________11:10 – 12:00 "Make It, Take It" in D18 from 9:30-1:30
Geometric Explorations Using Patty Paper High School
Come and see how this cheap and effective manipulative can be used to
demonstrate, reinforce and vitalize a variety of geometric concepts. This
hands-on session will focus on transformations, triangle properties, polygons
and more.
Frank DelSignore, Jessica Hallock, Jeff Pelletier
Schenectady City School District Room E1
Math Murder Mystery Night Middle/High
Parents and students work collaboratively together to solve the “murder” at
hand. Clues are gathered by solving mathematics problems together in an after-
school setting.
Elizabeth Agen
Cobskill-Richmondville Central School Room D44
Co-Teaching Math at the High School Level High School
Join us to learn about and share methods of co-teaching math in high school
classes populated by students with diverse skill levels.
Mary Best and Jeff DeCarlo
Schenectady City School District Room D6B
National Board Certification for beginners All Grades
Learn about the NBC process and how it can impact your teaching in your
classroom. It is the best professional development you will ever do!
Dan Brudos
Schenectady City School Distrcict Room E3
17
Session 3 __________11:10 – 12:00
Using Smartboards in the Math Classroom General Interest
An introduction to how to use SMART technologies in the Elem / MS
classroom setting with a focus on math instruction. Will include a look at
SMART Math Tools Notebook software.
Terry Burton
Middleburgh CSD Room D30
The “Nspire” Geometry Classroom High School
Come see how the TI-Nspire can be used in a geometry classroom. Files and
ideas will be shared!
Tammy Casey
Lake Placid High School Room E6
My Lessons Are Already Prepared for Me? Middle/High School
Using the TI Activities Exchange and Math Nspired, each participant will
explore the Texas Instrument’s educational website and be able to find the
resources to enhance their mathematics lessons with explorations for the TI-
Nspired calculator.
Sharon Ciccone
Southern Westchester BOCES Room E12
NASA Smart Skies: Proportional Reasoning Middle/High School
in Air Traffic Control
Solve real-world air traffic control problems on a computer-based simulation
using distance-rate-time relationships.
Greg Condon
NASA Ames Research Room D29
Nspired Algebra: Learn how to incorporate Middle/High School
the TI-Nspire handheld and software into the Integrated Algebra
classroom.
Gain test taking strategies and review materials to assist your students to
succeed in the class and on the Regents Exam.
Audrey Cucci
Frankfort-Schuyler CSD Room E10
18
Session 3 __________11:10 – 12:00
Pop Up With Fractals General Int./High
Have fun making connections to Geometry and Discrete mathematics with an
activity sure to inspire and at the same time decorate the classroom.
Appropriate for many levels including Calculus (BC).
Ellen Falk
North Salem Middle-High School Room D1
Differentiating Middle School Mathematics Middle School
Marshal technology to reach the full spectrum of learners, from struggling to
academically gifted. Determine needs, construct differentiated lessons and
assessments, use E-communications and stations to support learning.
Joanne Fleming
Mineola Middle School Room E5
SMART Geometry Middle/High School
See examples of utilizing the Smartboard interactive whiteboard in a geometry
classroom. Participants will be provided several examples to take back to their
classrooms.
Jack Graver, Liz Hartung, Larry Lardy, Yvette Monachino
Granville Jr/Sr High School Room E2
Interesting Ideas, Manipulatives and Middle/High School
Activities for Teaching Geometry Topics
Participants will use hinged mirrors, rubber bands, patty paper, paper plates and
other manipulatives, as well as interesting problems to develop and apply
geometry concepts and review vocabulary such as similarity, triangle heights,
transformations, central angles, polygons, polyhedral, area, and more.
Christine Mikles
CPM Educational Program Room D46
Exploration of On-line Resources Middle/High School
Veteran teachers or pre-service teachers; why recreate the wheel? Explore
some of the resources available for use in your classroom. Student worksheets,
teacher lessons, interactive activities and more. Bring your own favorite sites
to share.
JoAnne Miltenberg
Farmingdale High School Room D52
19
Session 3 __________11:10 – 12:00
TRIG and LOGS are not 4 letter words High School
Using parameters and parametric equations can help students better understand
some of those concepts which have always been troublesome.
Chris Monahan
AMTNYS Room D2
TI-Nspire for the Beginner MS/HS, College
Need an introduction to the TI-Nspire and TI-Nspire Navigator? This
session is designed to answer all of your questions and give you a solid
understanding of how the latest technology Nspires your students! Dana Morse
Texas Instruments Room D6
In Praise of the Perfect MS/HS, College
More than simply solving the product of a number times itself, investigate the
patterns that exist as we move incrementally from product to product. Evaluate
your results as you discover that 47 x 47 is as easy as 3 x 3. Proceed to an
exploration of Frankie's and Stuie's to find that computation can provide
windows to number theory and algebraic reasoning.
Eric O’Brien
Bellmore Schools Room D41
Draw It, Write It, Own It; Expand Grades 3-5, MS
Your Tool Box to Reach Them All
Create an interactive student-centered approach to "hook" students using
manipulatives, technology and effective instructional strategies that build
conceptual understanding from the concrete to the abstract. CD and support
material provided.
Russ Pizzuto
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc. Room D51
Using the TI-Nspire in Algebra 2 High School
and Trigonometry
Participants will see how the Nspire is used in the first half of Algebra 2 and
Trigonometry. Lots of materials will be shared. Bring your own Nspire or
flash drive.
Robyn Poulsen
Lake Placid Middle/High School Room D42
20
Session 3 __________11:10 – 12:00
The Twenty Coolest Math Resources General Interest
for a SMART Board
Explore some of the newest, and least known uses for a SMART Board in a
math classroom. Following a "count-down" format we'll delve into topics such
as: Mixed Reality, Math in the Movies, and NB Math Tools.
Matthew Ringh
Tequipment Inc. Room E11
Just Exactly What Do You "MEAN?" MS/HS/College
Four problems involving a trapezoid in which the arithmetic, geometric,
harmonic and root-square means are explored.
Paul E. Schwiegerling
Buffalo State College Room D5
An Integrated approach to teaching Grades 3-5/MS
Mathematics Using Lego Robotics
Engage students in STEM-based, hands-on problem solving using LEGO
Robitics. Activities support mathematical skills and understanding, and
including exploring, reasoniong, communicating, and reflecting.
Josephine Carnevale Seddon
CIPCE at RPI Room D35
Math Literature for Middle School Grades 3-5/MS
Using books such as The Number Devil, Sir Cumference Series and The Math
Curse to help you meet the NYS Standards.
Patricia Smicinski Room E7
Looks like Picasso to Me General Interest
An integrated approach to building strong conceptual understanding of the
application of mathematics across the curriculum.
Dr. Teresa Snyder
Voorheesville Central School District Room E9
Bringing Scientific Computing General Interest/HS/College
To Your Fingertips
With modern computing anyone can explore real-world data. We'll harness this
power to analyze real ecological data, for example, and answer "What is this
good for?"
Amy Szczepanski
University of Tennesee Room D34
21
Session 3 __________11:10 – 12:00
Math Center Ideas Grades K-2
Need math center ideas for your Elementary classroom? Come and visit us to
see some great ideas we have compiled throughout the years!
Abby Turcotte and Pay VanSchiack
Schenectady City Schools Room D7
SMART Notebook Math Tools MS/HS/College
Learn how SMART Notebook Math extends the capabilities of SMART
Notebook software with dynamic, math-specific tools and features. Explore
how you can use the equations editor, manipulative shapes, use interactive
measurement tools, and launch Texas Instrument-brand emulators from within
SMART Notebook.
Jason Wanek
Tequipment Inc. Room E8
Lunch Break & Exhibits: 12:10 – 1:10 Group A - Enter Lunch at 12:10
Group B - Enter Lunch at 12:25
***Session 4***____ 1:20 – 2:10 "Make It, Take It" in D18 from 9:30-1:30
Geometric Explorations Using Patty Paper High School
Come and see how this cheap and effective manipulative can be used to
demonstrate, reinforce and vitalize a variety of geometric concepts. This
hands-on session will focus on transformations, triangle properties, polygons
and more.
Mary Best, Frank DelSignore, Jessica Hallock, Jeff Pelletier
Schenectady City School District Room E1
Math Murder Mystery Night Middle/High
Parents and students work collaboratively together to solve the “murder” at
hand. Clues are gathered by solving mathematics problems together in an after-
school setting.
Elizabeth Agen
Cobskill-Richmondville Central School Room D44
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Session 4 ________ 1:20 – 2:10
Co-Teaching Math at the High School Level High School
Join us to learn about and share methods of co-teaching math in high school
classes populated by students with diverse skill levels.
Mary Best and Jeff DeCarlo
Schenectady City School District Room D6B
National Board Certification for beginners All Grades
Learn about the NBC process and how it can impact your teaching in your
classroom. It is the best professional development you will ever do!
Dan Brudos
Schenectady City School Distrcict Room E3
The “Nspire” Geometry Classroom High School
Come see how the TI-Nspire can be used in a geometry classroom. Files and
ideas will be shared!
Tammy Casey
Lake Placid High School Room E6
My Lessons Are Already Prepared for Me? Middle/High School
Using the TI Activities Exchange and Math Nspired, each participant will
explore the Texas Instrument's educational website and be able to find the
resources to enhance their mathematics lessons with explorations for the TI-
Nspired calculator.
Sharon Ciccone
Southern Westchester BOCES Room E12
NASA Smart Skies: Proportional Reasoning Middle/High School
in Air Traffic Control
Solve real-world air traffic control problems on a computer-based simulation
using distance-rate-time relationships.
Greg Condon
NASA Ames Research Room D29
Algebra II / Trig With the Nspire Middle/High School
Learn some tricks on improving student success in the new Algebra II/Trig
Regents course. Walk away with ready to use lessons.
Audrey Cucci
Frankfort-Schuyler CSD Room E10
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Session 4 ________ 1:20 – 2:10
Pop Up With Fractals General Int./High
Have fun making connections to Geometry and Discrete mathematics with an
activity sure to inspire and at the same time decorate the classroom.
Appropriate for many levels including Calculus (BC).
Ellen Falk
North Salem Middle-High School Room D1
Differentiating Middle School Mathematics Middle School
Marshal technology to reach the full spectrum of learners, from struggling to
academically gifted. Determine needs, construct differentiated lessons and
assessments, use E-communications and stations to support learning.
Joanne Fleming
Mineola Middle School Room E5
SMART Geometry Middle/High School
See examples of utilizing the Smartboard interactive whiteboard in a geometry
classroom. Participants will be provided several examples to take back to their
classrooms.
Jack Graver, Liz Hartung, Larry Lardy, Yvette Monachino
Granville Jr/Sr High School Room E2
Interesting Ideas, Manipulatives and Middle/High School
Activities for Teaching Geometry Topics
Participants will use hinged mirrors, rubber bands, patty paper, paper plates and
other manipulatives, as well as interesting problems to develop and apply
geometry concepts and review vocabulary such as similarity, triangle heights,
transformations, central angles, polygons, polyhedral, area, and more.
Christine Mikles
CPM Educational Program Room D46
Smartboard - Teach “Smart” Middle/High School
Learn how to use the SmartBoard to make lessons more fun. Explore the
Gallery Essentials and Lesson Activity Toolkit to find thousands of Interactive
and Multimedia activities to use in class to get students involved.
JoAnne Miltenberg
Farmingdale High School Room D52
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Session 4 ________ 1:20 – 2:10
Engaging Students with Interactive Web 2.0 Tools General Interest
In this session, a number of interactive online tools will be showcased that can
be used to engage students both in and outside the classroom.
Brandon Milonovich
The College of Saint Rose Room E7
TRIG and LOGS are not 4 letter words High School
Using parameters and parametric equations can help students better understand
some of those concepts which have always been troublesome.
Chris Monahan
AMTNYS Room D2
Nspired Learning MS/HS, College
Engage all students and create a learning environment encouraging everyone to
explore mathematics properties from grades 8 - 12. Update your TI-Nspire and
see what's new!
Dana Morse
Texas Instruments Room D6
Cultivating Algebraic Thinking MS/HS, College
Beginning with pairs of sequences joined by a format called A-subs and B-
subs, guide your students into the realm of algebraic understanding. Making
small changes from analysis to analysis, we investigate incremental rates of
change, differences between sequences, the zeroth term in each sequence,
ordered pairs, four-quadrant graphs and connections among all these concepts.
Middle schoolers learn to embrace algebra and high schoolers can enhance their
current levels of understanding.
Eric O’Brien
Bellmore Schools Room D41
Draw It, Write It, Own It; Expand Grades 3-5, MS
Your Tool Box to Reach Them All
Create an interactive student-centered approach to "hook" students using
manipulatives, technology and effective instructional strategies that build
conceptual understanding from the concrete to the abstract. CD and support
material provided.
Russ Pizzuto
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc. Room D51
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Session 4 ________ 1:20 – 2:10
Using the TI-Nspire in Algebra 2 High School
and Trigonometry
Participants will see how the Nspire is used in the first half of Algebra 2 and
Trigonometry. Lots of materials will be shared. Bring your own Nspire or
flash drive.
Robyn Poulsen
Lake Placid Middle/High School Room D42
The Twenty Coolest Math Resources General Interest
for a SMART Board
Explore some of the newest, and least known uses for a SMART Board in a
math classroom. Following a "count-down" format we'll delve into topics such
as: Mixed Reality, Math in the Movies, and NB Math Tools.
Matthew Ringh
Tequipment Inc. Room E11
Providing a Gifted Experience for Gifted Students MS/HS/College
Four to Five problems where finding a solution leads to explorations in other
areas of Mathematics.
Paul E. Schwiegerling
Buffalo State College Room D5
An Integrated approach to teaching Grades 3-5/MS
Mathematics Using Lego Robotics
Engage students in STEM-based, hands-on problem solving using LEGO
Robitics. Activities support mathematical skills and understanding, and
including exploring, reasoniong, communicating, and reflecting.
Josephine Carnevale Seddon
CIPCE at RPI Room D35
Bringing Scientific Computing General Interest/HS/College
To Your Fingertips
With modern computing anyone can explore real-world data. We'll harness this
power to analyze real ecological data, for example, and answer "What is this
good for?"
Amy Szczepanski
University of Tennesee Room D34
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Session 4 ________ 1:20 – 2:10
Looks like Picasso to Me tseretnI lareneG An integrated approach to building strong conceptual understanding of the application of mathematics across the curriculum. Dr. Teresa Snyder Voorheesville Central School District Room E9
Math Center Ideas 2-K sedarG Need math center ideas for your Elementary classroom? Come and visit us to see some great ideas we have compiled throughout the years! Abby Turcotte and Pay VanSchiack
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SMART Notebook Math Tools MS/HS/College Learn how SMART Notebook Math extends the capabilities of SMART Notebook software with dynamic, math-specific tools and features. Explore how you can use the equations editor, manipulative shapes, use interactive measurement tools, and launch Texas Instrument-brand emulators from within SMART Notebook. Jason Wanek
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The 2537 Rule egelloC/SH/SM The 2537 rule is a combination of American and Korean basic mathematics rule to solve problems related to fractions. Jae Ki Lee Teachers College Columbia University Room D4
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Please return your completed evaluation forms to the registration
desk after the last session. The committee values your input and
uses your comments to help plan the next conference.
Next year,
The 53nd
Annual
Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area
Mathematics Conference
will be hosted by
Guilderland Central School District
For more information or to serve on the committee, contact:
Mike Piscitelli [email protected]
and
continue to visit us on the web at: http://hmvamc.webs.com/
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Committee Members
Regional Committee Members
Danielle Bouton-Wales, Chair
Frank DiDonato, Treasurer
Karen Smith, Refreshments Coordinator
Lucky Palmer, Vendor Coordinator
Deb O’Hare & Toni Bergin, Registration Coordinators
Lori DeMarco, Beth Anne Tamburrino, & Jason Adams, Speaker
Coordinators
Abby Turcotte, Program Coordinator
Chris Pappis, Website
Heidi Bromley
Jim Colton
Marie Culihan
Frank DelSignore
Carrie Peverly
Mike Piscitelli
Schenectady Committee Members
Jason Adams
Toni Bergin
Mary Best
Molly Bracken
Joseph Brennan
Deb Conroy
Marie Culihan
Frank DelSignore
Lori DeMarco
Jen Drohan
Claire Godlewski
Rebecca Hamm
Peggy Haner
Anne Jorgensen
Sarah LaMay
Brittney Lindhorst
David Nocito
Deb O’Hare
Lucky Palmer
Karen Pierce
Nafisa Roshan
Natasha Stevenson
Beth Anne Tamburrino
Abby Turcotte
Patricia VanSchaick
Jenny Vreeland
David Williams
Angela Zotta
A Special Thanks to: Schenectady Math Department
Schenectady High School Student Volunteers