Math Forum, Online Workshops, Problem Solving, Technology and You!

3:00 - 4:30, Thursday, April 23, 2009
Session 292, Convention Center Room: 204 A/B
    Suzanne Alejandre, The Math Forum @ Drexel, Philadelphia, PA
    Barbara Delaney, Bellingham, Massachusetts
    Marie Hogan, West Covina, California
    Glenys Martin, Parkside, Saskatchewan Canada
    Margaret McCloskey, Havertown, Pennsylvania
    Ashley Miller, Salisbury, North Carolina
    Pam Million, Fairdale, Kentucky

Introductions

timeline

 

Let's Do Math!

Runners || applet

Peeling Potatoes: one || two

Congruent Rectangles: one || two

 

Overview of Our Workshops

structure

participation

facilitation

 

Participants' Engagement - Stories from the Field

building understanding of mathematical concepts

exploring ways to create similar experiences for students

learning about available resources

receiving support

providing support

 

Focusing on

math content knowlege

pedagogy

effective use of technology

 

Upcoming Workshops

Using Technology and Problem Solving to Build Algebraic Reasoning
Technology Tools for Thinking and Reasoning about Probability

Applications open May 11 for June 15 - July 27 session

Invitation to Our Party!

 

Resources

Making Effective Use of Math Forum Resources
    http://mathforum.org/pd/tour.html

 

Grades 5-9: Using Technology and Problem Solving to Build Algebraic Reasoning
    http://mathforum.org/nsdl_mathtech/online/

 

Grades 5-9: Technology Tools for Thinking and Reasoning about Probability
    http://mathforum.org/nsdl_mathtech/online/prob.html

 

Math Forum Professional Development Program: Learning Math Together
    http://mathforum.org/pd/

 

Contact Information

Suzanne