The University of Akron Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Education

The University of Akron Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Education

MATHEMATICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SELECTED TOPICS IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS FOR

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS GRADES 8-12

Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics

Five Saturday meetings during Spring Semester 2009, six one-day sessions in June, and one Saturday

follow-up meeting in the Fall to obtain 6 tuition-free graduate credits*!

OBJECTIVES: To develop a cadre of high school grades 8 through 12 teachers from each participating school district, who will:

· develop a deeper understanding of Ohio & NCTM Standards-based mathematics content in Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics

· be trained in the use and development of inquiry-based activities rich in problem solving and discrete mathematics concepts, with appropriate assessment strategies

· be trained in the integration of graphing calculators TI-84 and TI-NSpire

· partake in the creation of a community of mathematics teachers/learners using the Internet as the medium.

ACTIVITIES: Project participants will:

· attend five (8-2:30) Saturdays during Spring Semester 2008, six one-day sessions in June, and a Fall Semester follow-up Saturday meeting

· use and develop inquiry activities appropriate for their classrooms.

· receive a free TI-Nspire/TI-84 graphing calculator or a TI-Nspire CAS

· keep a reflective journal throughout the project

PRE-REGISTER: To sign-up for this enrollment-controlled workshop, please send:

· your name and home address

· home phone number

· both school and personal email addresses

· your school district and school

· the site you prefer to attend;

· the grade(s) and course(s) you teach

To: Robert Gessel ∙ fax: (330) 374-8630 or

DATES

SPRING: March 28, April 4, April 25, May 2 and May 9 SUMMER: June 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 20

FALL: One Saturday in October (TBA)

LOCATION SITES

Coshocton County

Cuyahoga County

Lorain County

Medina County – U of A

Stark County

Summit County - U of A

COST

Six graduate credits are tuition-free. Facility fee will be approximately $220.

(*Graduate credits can count towards ‘Masters Plus 30’ category, but not towards a Masters Degree.)