Your Schedule and Room Assignments Will Be Distributed at This Time

T.H.A.T. REGISTRATION

8:30 – 9:00

Your schedule and room assignments will be distributed at this time.

Coffee, tea and bagels will be served.

SESSIONS

There will be two sessions, each lasting 90 minutes

EXHIBITORS SHOWCASE

8:30 – 1:00

The conference will supply all technology listed except calculators. Please bring your own calculator.

S1 / Exploring Quadrilaterals With the TI-Nspire (gr. 8-12) Explore the properties of quadrilaterals and play a game on the handheld called “Guess My Quadrilateral”. (Intro)
Sonja Barrera, Massapequa HS
S2 / NYGeometry.com: Free website designed for NY(gr. 7-12) Download lessons written for the NY Geometry Standards using either the 83/84 graphing calculator family or the TI-Nspire. Jump drives will be given out to take lessons and updated grant guideshome. (Intro)
Fran Bellows-Levy, Texas Instruments
S3 / SAT Math in Motion (gr. 9-12) TeachSAT problem solving with Math in Motion – in full color on the computer or smart board screen - a visual and interactive math software. (Intro)
Mitchell Bram, Math in Motion Software
S4 / Algebra and Calculus in Motion: How dynamic application can enhance your teaching (gr. 9-12) An introduction to Algebra and Calculus in Motion with lesson suggestions.
Joan Casazzone and Helen Kramer, GreatNeckSchools.
S5 / Making Indelible Images With the Geometer’s Sketchpad (gr 5-12) Hands-on introduction to the power of Geometer’s Sketchpad in your classroom
Paul Cinco, NYU Gennadiy Eyshinskiy, Flushing H.S.
S6 / The Equity Principle in Action: Differentiated Middle School Math (gr.5-8) Marshalling technology to reach the full spectrum of learning capabilities. Use the SMART board to determine learning needs, develop differentiated lessons, E-centers & stations using websites.
Joanne Fleming, MineolaMiddle School
S7 / SmartView 3.1(gr. 7-12) Tricks of the trade: how to maximize the use of the TI-84 calculator while allowing students to see key position and three different screen views at once.
Martha Green, MolloyCollege
S8 / Probability Distributions in Statistics(gr. 11-12) Compare and contrast the binomial and normal probability distributions. Bring a TI-84+ with you to explore this topic in the new
Algebra 2 Trig and Statistics curricula. (intermediate/ experienced)
Harriet Greenspan, Plainview JFK HS
S9 / Understanding Arithmetic: Not the rules but why they work the way they do (gr. K-8) What are the concepts that underlie the rules we follow? Examine number systems, divisibility testing, quick arithmetic based on fundamental principles – using the SmartBoard. (beginner)
Art Kalish, Syosset H.S.
S10 / Introduction to Cabri Jr. (gr.7-11) Learn the basics of this dynamic software. Activities will include measuring angles, segments, area, perimeter and constructions.TI-84+
Les Kellner, MolloyCollege
S11 / Algebra to AP Calculus: How do graphs behave?(gr. 9-12) Graphs of lines and quadratics in Algebra 1 and circles, parametric and polar curves in AP Calculus have similar properties. Recognizing these behaviors helps students to see the common threads woven through all math courses. TI-84/89 (all)
Maxine Lifshitz, FriendsAcademy
S12 / Introducing the NEW TI-Nspire Navigator System (gr. 7-12) Use the TI-Nspire Navigator wireless system to send documents, analyze data, quick poll to check student understanding instantly and increase student engagement. Use premade documents to explore the power of this handheld.
JoAnn Miltenberg, Farmingdale HS
S13 / Having Fun With Probability (gr. 7-9) Present the topic of probability with minimal emphasis on formula memorization. Get students engaged using real-world applications and graphing calculator simulations. (beginner)
JoAnn Miltenberg, Farmingdale HS
S14 / Beginning Smartboard in the Middle School (gr 7-9) Explore the capabilities of the SmartBoard to enhance your classroom presentations.
Lauren Mondrone, Carle Place MS
S15 / New Features in SMART Notebook - Math (gr.7-12) The new features of SMART Notebook can be used to help students make connections in Algebra and Coordinate Geometry. Some of the new tools we’ll explore are Advanced Shape Manipulation, Improved Measurement Tools and Dynamic Graphing (beginner)
Matthew Ringh, Tequipment Inc.
S16 / Programming: The Forgotten TI (gr. 9-12) Teach students to create simple programs on the TI-84+ – it gives a personal connecton to the common formulas used in the classroom.
Sal Scire, Uniondale H.S.
S17 / Constructions Can Be Messy! (gr. 7-11) How can weillustrate all of the important properties of the auxiliary lines in a triangle (medians, angle bisectors and more) without messy constructions? Cabri Jr. makes these relationships easier for students to understand on the Ti-84+ (beginner)
Susan Smith, MolloyCollege
S18 / Algebra 2/Trigonometry: Sequences and Series and Normal Approximations (gr. 11-12) Bruce, the author of Barron’s Let’s Review Algebra 2/Trigonometry, discusses graphing calculator approaches for two topics in the new curriculum (all)
Bruce Waldner, Syosset H.S.
S19 / Integrating TI-Nspire in the Classroom (gr. 9-12) An introduction to the use of the TI-Nspire incorporating activities teachers can use for all different levels – Algebra to Pre-Calculus.
Brittany Zweibel, MacArthur H.S.

We hope you find this program as wide-ranging and stimulating as we do. Please share this mailing with as many people as possible in your own district and with friends in education wherever they teach. Feel free to make copies of this brochure and encourage other professionals like yourself to attend this worthwhile event.

For more information contact Lynn Unger: 516-829-8458 or .

Or go to our website, ncmta.net and click on T.H.A.T. link.)

See you November 7th!

T.H.A.T. Planning Committee:

Georgette Macrina - The WheatleySchool

Juanita Maltese - Carle Place Schools

Mary Ann Mansfield - Retired

Lynn Unger - Retired

Clip and return the registration below by October 28th. On site registration at $25 will be permitted, but choices will be limited.

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Mail to: Lynn Unger

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