Welcome Educators!
Visit Texas Instruments ™ in the Exhibits Area
Schedule of Events:
Friday, February 4, Morning Sessions
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.—ASMSA
10:40 – 12:10 a.m.—ASMSA
Friday, February 4, Lunch Break
12:10 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.—Boxed Lunches, ASMSA Cafeteria
To reach the cafeteria, take the 2nd floor walkway to the residential building and go to the 3rd floor.
(if prepaid—or lunch on your own)
Friday, February 4, Afternoon Sessions
1:15 – 2:45 p.m.—ASMSA
2:55 – 4:25 p.m.—ASMSA
Friday, February 4, Complimentary Reception
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.—ArlingtonHotelConferenceCenter
Keynote Speaker: Dr. James Schultz, Morton Chair of Mathematics Education at OhioUniversity
Saturday, February 5, Morning Sessions
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.—ASMSA
10:10 – 11:40 a.m.—ASMSA
ArkansasSchool for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts
First Floor, Board Room:Visit Our Exhibitors
(see list on next page)
**Library (4th Floor of ResidenceBuilding):Assistance Area**
Computer lab available to download software to your personal calculator. Assistance also offered.
Second through Fifth Floors:Workshop Sessions
(Coffee and water will be available on each floor in the mornings, and water in the afternoon.)
Visit the Exhibitors
Located in the Board Room on the First Floor
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Texas Instruments—Ellen Johnston
Holt, Rinehart & Winston—Phyllis Tucker
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill—Mary Jane Attwood
The Wright Group—Jim Simpson
The Great Source—Debra Simpson
McDougal-Littell—Beth Tucker
CPO Science—Sally Dudley
BestQuest Teaching Systems—Susan Bariola
Prentice Hall—James A. Gray
Pearson Learning—Marge Arnsdorff
Scott Foresman--Sandy Schwartz
Great Explorations in Mathematics and Science—ACMSE
Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ACTM)
2005 T3Regional Conference
Steering Committee
General Conference Chair—Dr. Jean McGehee, ACTM President
Facilities—Melanie Nichols
Faculty at ASMSA
Registration—Dr. Linda Griffith
Belinda Robertson
Staff at ACMSE
Program—Aimee Evans
Corey Boby
Tracy Watson
Exhibits—Tony Timms
ACTM Board Members—Dickie Thomasson
Retha Gipson
Rhonda Shannon
Susan Creekmore
Wallece Brewer
Friday, February 4, 2005
Room 23099:00-9:45
Get to Know your TI-10 and TI-15 Calculators
MarshaBurkholder, Westgate Alternative, ColumbusPublic Schools
Grades K-5: Elementary Math-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-10, TI-15: Beginner
Beginning session to get to know the TI-10 and TI-15 calculators.
Room 24029:00-10:30
Using the TI-15 to Teach Fractions
LindaGriffith, University of CentralArkansas
Grades 3-6: Elementary Mathematics-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-15: Beginner, Intermediate
This session will explore how to use the TI-15 as a tool to help students make sense of fractions.
Room 23019:00-10:30
Fun Ways to Integrate Math, Science and Technology
NancyVia, Arch Ford Cooperative, Co-presenter Gena Anderson
Grades K-2: Elementary Math and Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-10: Beginner, Intermediate
We will use "pebbles" and "rocks" to involve K-2 teachers in math, science and technology standards.
Room 23079:00-10:30
Whet Your APPetite! An Intro to TI-84 Plus Family, APPS, TI-Navigator & More
EllenJohnston, Texas Instruments
Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Other-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: All Levels
Try out APPS for the TI-83/84+ family and find out what's new as far as products (like the Emulator and Navigator 2.0), resources and support from Ellen, your local ETC. You may be the lucky winner of a fabulous door prize.
Room 25049:00-10:30
Money Matters: Using the Finance APP
DebbieHill, HendersonStateUniversity
Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Beginner, Intermediate
Explore the Finance APP on the TI-83/84+ to solve mortgage, interest, and other real-world financial problems.
Room 25069:00-10:30
Factoring with Algebra Tiles, Pictures, and Technology
WillRiley, Oakdale Junior High
Grades 6-12: Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner
Explore multiplication and factoring of polynomials using Algebra Tiles, a pictoral approach, and graphing the function to use the zeros to factor.
Room 2302-69:00-10:30
Temperature Over Time-A Sinusoidal Model
EmilyThomasson, BlythevilleHigh School
Grades 9-12: Algebra II-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-Interactive: Intermediate
Modeling data with sinusoidal pattern.
Room 2502-39:00-10:30
Using the TI-Navigator to Teach Cross Curriculum: The Pit and the Pendulum
GaryHardin, Brad Roberts, June Jones, Jim Vanoven, Melanie Halsey, Angie Muse: MidlandSchool
Grades 9-12: All Subjects-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-Navigator: Beginner
A team of cross curriculum teachers will show how students enjoyed studying The Pit and the Pendulum while using the advanced technology of the TI-Navigator.
Room 22059:00-10:30
Using the CBL2 to Prepare Kids for the Upcoming Science Assessment
David A. Young, FayettevilleHigh School
Grades 5-12, College/University: Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-73, CBR/CBL2: Beginner, Intermediate
The CBL2 can be used with your graphing calculators (73, 83, 84, and/or 89) and various probes as you teach your kids. Come learn what can be done to help kids experience your sciences using Inquiry. The key to demonstrating ones knowledge in strange venues is related to how the knowledge was constructed. Learn of the DATAMATE and CBL/CBR APPS and how you can use this technology with kids in grade 5-16.
Room 24019:45-10:30
Writing Programs for the TI-73 Explorer
StephanieJarrett, MonticelloMiddle School
Grades 6-8: Middle Grades Math-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-73: Beginner
Demonstrate how to write and run a simple program on the TI-73 calculator for the classroom.
Room 2203-49:45-10:30
Can the TI-83/84 Help Students Understand Algebra?
TonyTimms, ConwayPublic Schools, Co-presenter Becky Suton
Grades 9-10: Algebra I-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner
We will explore how to help a student make sense of the big ideas and skills needed to be successful in Algebra.
Room 24099:45-10:30
Exploring Reflections, Rotations, and Transformations
ChrisHoward, ForrestCityHigh School
Grades 6-12: Geometry-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner
This hands-on exploration, through the use of lists, allows students to understand what changes are taking place when objects in a coordinate plane are reflected, rotated, and transformed.
Room 25059:45-10:30
T^3 Online Courses--Online Professional Development from T^3
SagarShah, Texas Instruments
Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Middle and High School Mathematics, Middle and High School Science-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI Website: Beginner, Intermediate
T^3 Online courses--Why? Advantages vs. face-to-face. How does it all work?
Room 25219:45-10:30
Fabulous Functional Fun
Troy Larkins andJimmy Fetterly, ConwayHigh School East
Grades 6-12: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate
An inductive approach to linear, quadratic, and other functions that connect diagrams to tables, tables to graphs, and graphs to equations using the TI-84
Room 240210:40-11:25
Creating and Using Electronic Labs
ToddMorstein, Flathead High School, Montana
Grades 9-12: All Science, Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: All Levels
Data gathering, data analysis and lab write-up all electronic. Send electronic labs to students and have them hand the lab back to you electronically.
Room 220510:40-12:10
What's in a name?
MarshaBurkholder, Westgate Alternative, ColumbusPublic Schools
Grades K-5: Elementary Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-73, TI-10: Beginner
Fun hands-on activity using calculators to integrate math, reading and writing.
Room 230110:40-12:10
Small Minds, Big Math with the TI-10
CindyRoberts, Great Rivers Educational Co-op
Grades K-2: Elementary Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-10: Beginner
Learn how to integrate the TI-10 when teaching "Big Math"--Algebraic Thinking, to "Small Minds." Hands-on activities will be presented for decomposing numbers, comparing quantities, and recording number sentences with variables.
Room 230710:40-12:10
A Navigator Classroom
TracyWatson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Co-presenter Roxane Lee
Grades 9-12, College/University: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II, Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator: Beginner, Intermediate
Come and experience the new TI-Navigator features. Also, see how it has helped a teacher prepare her students for the state exams. For those Navigator users teaching 8th grade, Algebra I and/or Geometry, this is a must-attend session.
Room 230910:40-12:10
TI-15 As a Teaching Tool
BonnieRobb, Northeast AR Education Co-op
Grades K-5: Elementary and Middle School Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-15: Beginner
We will use the TI-15 to teach place value, rounding, estimating, operation facts, mental math, factors, prime factors, organized lists, input-output, guess my rule, patterns, and fractions.
Room 240110:40-12:10
Beginner's Luck
SherylCox, ArkansasTechUniversity
Grades K-8: Elementary Math, Middle Grades Math-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-73: Beginner, Intermediate
Learn basic TI-73 keystrokes (we promise to go slowly) and activities to use the ProbSim App to teach probability concepts. Beginners welcome.
Room 2203-410:40-12:10
CBL and Physical Science
MichaelSmith, Big WalnutHigh School, Sunbury, Ohio
Grades 9-12, College/Univ.: Chemistry, Physics, Gen. Science, Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: Beginner, Intermediate
This will be a hands on session that will allow you to try some activities that I have used in my Chemistry and Physics classes. I will not only show you how to run the equipment but the pedagogy I used to incorporate the labs into my curriculum.
Room 240710:40-12:10
Introduction to the TI-89 Titanium
CoreyBoby, Texas Instruments
Grades 9-12: Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-89 Titanium: Beginner
The TI-89 Titanium is the most powerful TI calculator allowed on the AP Calculus and SAT exams. This session will demonstrate how to use the calculator from Algebra to Calculus.
Room 241110:40-12:10
Calculus Explorations with the Voyage 200
LindaGriffith, University of CentralArkansas
Grades 9-12, College/University: Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-Voyage: Beginner
This session will use the TI-Voyage 200 to conduct explorations in calculus.
Room 250410:40-12:10
Statistics: Simulating is Stimulating
GeorgeBratton, University of CentralArkansas, Co-presenter Debbie Bratton
Grades 9-12, College/University: Statistics-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate
No time to "get into the field" for real data? Simulations can provide a meaningful, refreshing approach to most inferential topics.
Room 250610:40-12:10
Simple Science
ArleneCain, SamHoustonHigh School
Grades 6-12: General Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, CBL2: Beginner
Get a quick start doing hands-on science with the CBL2. Learn to use the CBL2 doing simple science activities with light, temperature and voltage.
Room 252110:40-12:10
Modeling with Matrices
DebbieHill, HendersonStateUniversity
Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate
Participants will use matrices to organize information and develop ways to find the "best" in a variety of real-world scenarios such as car purchases, jobs, or schools.
Room 2302/610:40-12:10
TI-Interactive Basics
MichaelSturdivant, ASMSA
Grades 6-12: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-Interactive: Beginner
This session will cover the basics of using TI-Interactive in the classroom.
Room 2502-310:40-12:10
Getting the Most Out of Your TI-Handheld
MarcellineCarr, Instructional ResourceCenter--LRSD, Co-presenter Vanessa Cleaver
Grades 6-12: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Intermediate
Presenters will share a variety of activities for middle school and high school students that are guaranteed to keep them engaged!
Room 240910:40-12:10
Voronoi Who?
Terrie T. Poehl, LouisianaStateUniversity
Grades 9-12: Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Intermediate, Advanced
Participants will discover the uses of Voronoi diagrams in business situations. The foundation of Voronoi diagrams lies in computational geometry (topology) and has social geography applications.
**Don’t Forget to Visit the Exhibitors on the First Floor**
Room 2203-41:15-2:45
Connecting Physics and Calculus
ShilohHarder, ConwayHigh School West, Co-presenter Tim Trawick
Grades 9-12, College/University: Calculus, Physics-- 90-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: Intermediate
We will use the harmonic motion of a spring-mass oscillating system and Calculus to relate position, velocity, and acceleration as well as force, displacement, and work.
Room 22051:15-2:45
Let's make "sense" of our senses
MarshaBurkholder, Westgate Alternative, ColumbusPublic Schools
Grades K-5: Elementary Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-73, CBL2: Beginner
Fun hands-on science activities using technology to explore our 5 senses.
Room 2502-31:15-2:45
Data Collection with the TI-Navigator
David A. Young, FayettevilleHigh School
Grades 6-12, College/University: All Subjects-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, CBR/CBL2, TI-Navigator: Beginner
Now that you have mastered the Learning Check, see the other side of the Navigator. Collect and send data and files to your kids in the service of learning mathematics and science.
Room 23071:15-2:45
The New TI-Navigator
CoreyBoby, Texas Instruments
Grades 9-12, College/University, Preservice: Middle and High School Mathematics, Middle and High School Science-- 90-minute Hands On Session
Computers (TI-83/84 Silver, TI-Navigator): Beginner
If you haven't seen TI-Navigator in the last two months you are in for a surprise. Newly re-designed software allows the teacher to conduct even more creative activities and to gain insights never before possible into their student's understanding. Come see how networked calculators can change your classroom.
Room 23091:15-2:45
Calculator + Literature = An Exciting 5-8 Mathematics Classroom
SusieWard, CarlislePublic Schools
Grades 5-8, Preservice: Middle School Math, Literacy-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-15: Beginner
This session will focus on the use of the TI-15 calculator and children's literature to excite students about middle grades mathematics.
Room 25051:15-2:45
Using TI-Connect and Study Cards
AimeeEvans, Arch Ford Cooperative
Grades 6-12: All Subjects-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, TI-73, TI-Connect and APPS: Beginner, Intermediate
Transform your students' TI graphing calculators into electronic study aides. The Study Cards APP allows teachers to create electronic flash cards for any subject. Students can quiz themselves to prepare for tests and quizzes. Using TI-Connect and Study Cards APP, participants will create and download sample flash cards to their calculators.
Room 24091:15-2:45
Create the Motivated Trigonometry Student
BruceTurkal, ASMSA
Grades 9-12: Pre-calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Intermediate
A novel way to introduce trigonometry to create maximum interest by students utilizing a real life modeling approach.
Room 24111:15-2:45
Is it time to wake CAS, the sleeping giant?
Dr. JamesSchultz, OhioUniversity
Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 90-minute Hands On Session
Voyage 200: Beginner
We will probe this use of CAS (Computer Algebra Systems) in support of existing algebra and precalculus courses as well as the implications for future courses. This session will include a hands-on session using the TI Voyage 200.
Room 24011:15-2:45
Appetizers for the TI-73 Classroom
WalleceBrewer, NEAR Rural Institute for Math/Science
Grades 6-8: Middle Grades Math, Algebra I-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-73: Beginner, Intermediate
Activities using APPS for the TI-73 classroom will be presented emphasizing Explore Draw, Prob Sim, Numberline, Study Cards, and Topics in Algebra.
Room 25061:15-2:45
Toy Cars--A Great Math Manipulative
AllanBellman, University of California, Davis
Grades 9-12, Preservice: Algebra I and II-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver: Beginner, Intermediate
Using battery-powered cars we will create a total linear function unit. Get ready to get on the floor and play. When we are finished we will have developed models, used models and problem solved like you never have before.
Room 25211:15-2:45
Using Cabri Jr. in the Geometry Classroom
LesaVandiver, ConwayHigh School East, Co-presenter Trish Parsons
Grades 9-12: Geometry-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver, APPS: Beginner
We will explore similar figures using manipulatives and technology.
Room 2302/61:15-2:45
Come See What You Can See Using PVC
TonyTimms, ConwayPublic Schools
Grades 9-10: Algebra I-- 90-minute Hands On Session
TI-Interactive: Beginner
We will get a better “view” of the situation of using similar triangles, and represent our findings on TI-Interactive.
Room 23012:00-2:45
Getting to Know the TI-10
ToniaMcMillan, Dawson Education Cooperative
Grades K-2: Elementary Mathematics-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-10: Beginner
Participants will learn the basic functions of the TI-10 and how to introduce the calculator in a K-2 classroom. Several games will be modeled using the TI-10 that students can play at centers to reinforce skills taught in class.
Room 24022:00-2:45
Inquiring minds want to know how to gather good data
ToddMorstein, FlatheadHigh School
Grades 9-12: All Science, Middle Grades Math, Algebra I and II-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-83/84 Silver, CBR, CBL2: All Levels
Data Collection and analysis using data collection devices (CBL) and probes. This session will help show how data collection devices can speed up your lab time and produce great results.
Room 25042:00-2:45
New: Try the TI- Emulator
Ellen Johnston, Texas Instruments
Grades 8-12: High School Math and Science-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-83/84 Silver Emulator: All Levels
Use the TI-Emulator on the Smart Board instead of punching buttons on your hand-held device. New.
Room 2203-42:55-3:40
Riemann Sum Methods
SallyRobison, UALR, Co-presenter Jim Fulmer
Grades 9-12, College/University: Calculus-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session
TI-83/84 Silver, CBR: Beginner, Intermediate
Finding the area under a curve can be taught effectively with programs and APPS in the graphing calculator.
Room 22072:55-3:40
Distance Education Technology Instruction
AmandaTreat, ASMSA, Co-presenters Cherie Honeycutt, Steve Hogue, Dave Slaymaker, Gabriela Hogue, Paul Holden, Paola Holden, Dzazil Espinosa
Grades 9-12: Algebra II, Foreign Language, Art-- 45-minute Lecture/Demo Session
Compressed Video: Beginner
Demonstration of Distance Education technology--compressed video
Room 23092:55-3:40
Calculators on the Benchmark Exam, Sure!
ToniaMcMillan, Dawson Education Cooperative
Grades 3-5: Elementary Mathematics-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-15: Beginner
Participants will learn the basic functions of the TI-15 using released items from the Fourth Grade Benchmark Exams. Handouts will be given showing the released items and the keys used on the calculator to help solve the problem.
Room 24112:55-3:40
What can the TI-Voyage 200 do?
CharlesMullins, ASMSA
Grades 9-12: Pre-calculus, Calculus-- 45-minute Hands On Session
TI-Voyage: Intermediate
A hands-on, step-by-step look at the capabilities of the TI-Voyage 200 with a focus on those not found on other TI calculators.
Room 2302/6 2:55-3:40
Innovative Classroom Activities Aligned to Standards
Steven Bailey, Bobbie Baird, and Maggie Sherrod - Texas Instruments
Grades 6-12: Middle and High School Mathematics and Science-- 45-minute Hands On Session