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7:30 am Estimation Walk/Run meet in the Lobby 8:15 -‐ 10:00 am Registration De Anza I 8:30 am -‐ 1:00 pm Exhibits open De Anza I Mark Clark Palomar College MClark@palomar.edu Bonsai II (General Interest) Encouraging Critical Thinking and Communication in Developmental Math How can we challenge our students to understand the meaning of math within real-world applications How can we make students think and write more and look at results critically This talk will focus on practical techniques and activities that help students connect the concepts to the skills being taught. Kathleen Almy and Heather Foes CONFERENCE PROGRAM -‐ SATURDAY First Session: 9:00 -‐ 10:00 am Rock Valley College (Rockford, IL) KathleenAlmy@gmail.com and Heather.Foes@gmail.com Bonsai III New Pathways for Developmental Math: A Look into Mathematical Literacy for College Students (Developmental Ed.) Mathematical Literacy for College Students (MLCS) is a new course that is part of an AMATYC initiative called "New Life for Developmental Math", as well as the Carnegie Quantway project. It is an innovative way to redesign the developmental curriculum, providing pathways for the non-STEM student. In one semester, a student placing into beginning algebra will gain the mathematical maturity to be successful in a statistics or liberal arts math course. Attendees will learn much more about the course as well as receive ideas for course development including a sample course outline and a sample lesson. Sherri Messersmith , Robert Feldman , Larry Perez College of DuPage , U. Mass. Amherst , Saddleback College Sherri.Messersmith@gmail.com ; Feldman@sbs.umass.edu ; LPerez@saddleback.edu Portola (Panels/Issues) FULLY INTEGRATE Study Skills in Your Classroom Using P.O.W.E.R. How can we truly help students learn the “other” skills they need to be successful in our classes Use P.O.W.E.R. We will discuss how to use the scientifically-based P.O.W.E.R. framework in the math classroom in a truly integrated way to teach students study skills as they are learning mathematics. George Woodbury Redwood II College of the Sequoias (Technology) GeorgeW@cos.edu Mastery Learning and Elements of Game Design in Your Math Course The incorporation of mastery learning and ideas from game design can increase students’ chances for success in your mathematics class. The speaker will share ways to incorporate mastery learning into your courses, and discuss the benefits of incorporating game design elements. Data from several classes will be shared. 40 th Annual Fall Conference 6
Zwi Reznik Redwood I Fresno City College (PreCalculus and Above) ZwiReznik@comcast.net Perverse Polynomials In the past two decades there have been efforts to use technology in algebra, pre-calculus and calculus for root finding as needed. However, despite that, the solving of polynomials “rigged” to be easily factorable still dominates as well as the overabundance of exercises which typically reduce to solving a quadratic equation. This talk will consider examples of “perverse polynomials” and how they may easily arise in the Algebra through Differential Equations sequence. Consideration will also be given to the goal of achieving a reasonable balance. Webster West First Session: 9:00 -‐ 10:00 am, continued Ironwood Texas A & M (Statistics) West@stat.tamu.edu The Impact of Technology on the Teaching of Statistics Over the past two decades, we have seen rapid technological advancements that have had a tremendous effect on statistical education both in terms of its content and its delivery. In this talk, we will take a nostalgic look back at this technological journey, and we will also look into the crystal ball to see where new technology may take statistical education in the future. Reminders: 8:30 am -‐ 1:00 pm Exhibits open De Anza I 9:30 am -‐ 4:00 pm Student Posters on Display De Anza I Pearson MatheMatics and statistics We are Pearson Mathematics and Statistics 15 million students at more than 2,000 schools have counted on our technology products to improve their learning since 2001 Learn more at www.mymathlab.com www.pearsonhighered.com/math CSU/UC Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project MDTP tests measure readiness for mathematics courses and are approved for use by California Community Colleges • The Algebra Readiness Test assesses preparation for first year algebra courses. • The Elementary Algebra Diagnostic Test assesses preparation for second year algebra courses. • The Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test assesses preparation for precalculus and other courses at that level. • The Precalculus Diagnostic Test assesses preparation for calculus. This test is available in a 40-item version and a 60-item version. MDTP has two online practice tests available to anyone with Internet access. Students can use the online tests to prepare for precalculus and calculus level courses. http://mdtp.ucsd.edu/OnlineTests.shtml MDTP California Community College Coordinator MaryAnne Anthony – (714) 564-6646 cccmdtp@attglobal.net http://mdtp.ucsd.edu 40 th Annual Fall Conference 7
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