Saturday
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Saturday
8:15am - 9:45am
Pegasus B
ALGEBRA 1, GENERAL SCIENCE
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203 Analyze this!
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • Apps, CBL 2™, CBR™, TI-Navigator™ , TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™, TI-Nspire™
Vanessa Cleaver, Little Rock School District, LITTLE ROCK, AR, USA
Co-Presenters: Marcelline Carr
The TI-Navigator™ system and graphing calculator will be used to present several standards-based
lessons and activities for high school. Collect and analyze data using motion detectors and
voltage sensors.
8:15am - 9:45am
Reunion A
204 Graphing Geometric Data to Connect Algebra and Geometry
ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY
Eugene Olmstead, Elmira Free Academy (retired), DUNDEE, NY, USA
Come and explore TI-Nspire™ documents that show how to collect and graph geometric data in the
coordinate plane. Have fun trying to predict the graphs involving lengths, perimeter, area, arc length
and angles. These simple lessons can help students make geometric and algebraic connections that
were never possible before the introduction of TI-Nspire™ technology. Loaner handhelds will be available
for this session and participants are encouraged to bring their own TI-Nspire™ handhelds to receive
(.tns) files.
205 Enhancing Your Algebra 1 Classroom with the TI-Navigator™ System
ALGEBRA 1
Cassandra Eckstorm, Blythewood High, COLUMBIA, SC, USA
This session will focus on new and innovative ways for educators experienced at using the TI-Navigtor™
system to enhance their Algebra 1 classroom.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland L
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™
206 Using New Technology to Inspire Our Students – An Introduction to TI-Nspire™
Jo Ann Miltenberg, Farmingdale High School, HICKSVILLE, NY, USA
208 Curriculum and Technology: Evolving Together
ALGEBRA 2, ALGEBRA 1,
PRECALCULUS
Kevin Waterman, Education Development Center, Inc., NEWTON, MA, USA
Co-Presenters: Bowen Kerins, Al Cuoco
As the new CME Project (published by Pearson Education) was developed, the high school of this
session’s presenter found many cases where technology, especially a Computer Algebra System
(CAS), enhanced the desire to develop mathematical “habits of mind.” This session will look at how the
development of TI-Nspire™ technology influenced and was influenced by the presenter’s high school
curriculum goals. This session will also look at field-tested approaches to using CAS in order to solve
algebraic equations, factor and expand polynomials, look for patterns, understand functional language
and make sense of iterative definitions of functions.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland H
209 Motivating students in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 by using real-life data and
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
207 Tools to Engage Sutdents in the Algebra Classroom
ALGEBRA 2, COLLEGE
MATH/SCIENCE
Peg Greene, Florida Community College, JACKSONVILLE, FL, USA
This workshop will focus on using graphing calculator software applications (Apps) as a tool to engage
students in learning. Participants will be given other App-based projects to engage students in hands-on
activities.
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90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
education.ti.com/t3
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Nspire™ CAS
student-centered projects using the TI-83/84.
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus,
TI SmartView™
Todd Sikora, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL, USA
Co-Presenter: Steve Ikenn
The attendees will learn how to motivate students in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 by finding appropriate
models of real-life data. Projects which motivate students will also be shared.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland I
210 Practical Use of the TI-Navigator™ System for High School
ALGEBRA 2, ADMINISTRATOR,
ALGEBRA 1, CALCULUS,
GENERAL MATH, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH, STATISTICS
Michael Houston, Riverside High School, ELLWOOD CITY, PA, USA
This session will take participants through a brief introduction of the TI-Navigator™ system and dive
into practical classroom applications that this interactive technology makes possible. Participants will
use Vernier Software & Technology™ probes to collect data to make the math more realistic and
engaging for students. Educators will walk away with a better understanding of the TI-Navigator™
system as well as activities to use in the classroom that can help save the time and make lessons more
enjoyable for students.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland J
211 The New Flashcards – Create TI StudyCards™ for Algebra 1 and 2, Trigonometry
The new TI-Nspire™ handheld and software offer an integrated platform for connecting the numeric,
algebraic, written, graphical, and geometric representations of a problem situation. Come and explore
this new technology designed to enhance mathematics understanding for your students.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland F
Saturday
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland G
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
8:15am - 9:45am
Reunion B
MARCH 1
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
TRIGONOMETRY
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™
and other mathematics using TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • AppsTI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Carol Rychlik, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA
Learn how to create electronic TI StudyCards™ – the new flashcards – for use in Algebra 1 and 2,
Trigonometry and other mathematics. These cards can be used for quick review or linked to student
graphing calculators to help review at home. StudyCards can be used on all TI graphing calculators
that have Apps. Participants are encouraged to bring a flash drive and will receive numerous
StudyCards already written and ready to use.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland K
212 The Power of TI-Nspire™ Computer Software to Create Your Algebra Lessons
ALGEBRA 1, GENERAL INTEREST
Margo Lynn Mankus, State University of New York at New Paltz, WASHINGTONVILLE, NY, USA
Come experience how TI-Nspire™ computer software can be added to the educator’s instructional tools.
Participants will create, manage and present dynamic TI-Nspire™ documents for Algebra.
education.ti.com/t3
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
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Saturday
8:15am - 9:45am
Parlor 362
ALGEBRA 1, ADMINISTRATOR,
GENERAL INTEREST, GENERAL
MATH, MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
STATISTICS
8:15am - 9:45am
Cottonbowl
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213 Using Technology and Professional Learning Communities to Increase Student
Achievement on High School Assessments
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-Navigator™,
TI-84 Plus
Donna Johnson, Central Office, DENTON, MD, USA
Co-Presenters: Melissa Mulligan, Heather Fahey, Toni Powers
As part of an educational technology grant 6 teachers in Caroline County High Schools became part of
a professional learning community to increase student performance in the Algebra 1/ Data Analysis year
long course and the state assessment. Teachers were given professional development and instruction
in developing engaging lessons collaboratively, as well as integrating educational technology (which
included SMART Board™ interactive whiteboards, TI graphing calculators and TI-Navigator™ systems)
into schools that previously had limited use of technology. Experience the struggles and successes faced
in this journey. Teachers will share lessons that were developed to be used with the year-long Algebra
course, as well as discuss the process of developing a successful professional learning community that
centers around pedagogy and technology use.
214 Connecting the TI-Navigator™ System and the Connected Math Program 2
(CMP2) – Several Lesson Examples
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-73 Explorer
8:15am - 9:45am
Marsalis G
215 Deconstructing PEMDAS: Exploring the Order of Operations
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ELEMENTARY MATH,
GENERAL MATH
Jackie Vogel, Austin Peay State University, MT. JULIET, TN, USA
This session will address the PEMDAS procedure as a mathematical convention that we must all agree
upon. This session will share specific examples and misconceptions provided during a mini-lesson
presented by a pre-service teacher in a middle school mathematics content and pedagogy course. The
examples were based on erroneous information the pre-service teacher received from a Web site. The
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator and TI-SmartView™ software will be used to explore these
examples.
8:15am - 9:45am
Marsalis F
216 Area, Perimeter and Technology, Oh My!
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY
Eva Airhart, Lehman Middle School, CANTON, OH, USA
Experience how to use the TI-84 Plus family graphing calculator to tie analytical, graphical and
numerical concepts together. This session will demonstrate activities designed to engage students
in their own discovery of the relationship between area and perimeter. Enhance student understanding
using STAT, LIST, TABLES and GRAPHING functions. Improve classroom discussions using graphing
calculator technology to investigate Algebra and Geometry concepts.
8:15am - 9:45am
Marsalis B
217 Proving the Conservation of Energy Law in Middle School
MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE,
GENERAL SCIENCE
Tara Windle, Educational Technology, GROVE CITY, OH, USA
This session will lead participants through a lesson designed to prove to middle and high school
science students that the total amount of energy stays constant as an object is dropped from two
meters. Using TI technology to collect data and crunch the numbers, participants to this session
will be able to convince even the biggest skeptics in class.
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Ray OBrien, Cedarbrook Middle School, MALVERN, PA, USA
Co-Presenter: Jane Damaske
Participants will be walked through several Connected Math Program 2 (CMP2) lessons enhanced by
the TI-Navigator™ system. The session will include activities that educators can use with 7th and 8th
grade CMP2 units.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
education.ti.com/t3
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland A
ELEMENTARY MATH
MARCH 1
Saturday
218 Teaching Fractions with the TI-15 Calculator and TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing
Calculator in Elementary School
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • Apps, TI-15 Explorer, TI-73 Explorer
Marsha Burkholder, Westgate Elementary, COLUMBUS, OH, USA
This session will focus on using the TI-15 calculator and TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator to teach
fractions to students at the elementary school level.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland B
219 Investigating the Angles of a Triangle
GEOMETRY, GENERAL INTEREST
Sylvia Brown, Mountain Empire Community College, BIG STONE GAP, VA, USA
Participants will use the built-in Graphs & Geometry feature of TI-Nspire™ technology to construct a
triangle, then measure each angle to discover what the sum of the angles equals. The session will also
cover how to use the TI-Nspire™ technology’s interactive Grab-and-Move feature to manipulate the
triangle in order to discover the relationship between the sum of two interior angles and a remote
exterior angle.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland C
220 Analytic Geometry with Cabri™ 3D for All Levels
GEOMETRY, PRECALCULUS
Jean-Jacques Daham, IREM of Toulouse, TOULOUSE, FRANCE
Participants will see a lot of examples showing how to use all the features of Cabri™ 3D in relation
to coordinates and equations. Experience how it can change completely the way of teaching analytic
Geometry for the teacher and the way of understanding it for the student. Learn the importance of
creating points given by their coordinates and modifying these coordinates. See the link between the
intersection of planes and systems of equations. Other special features include: “dot product” and
“cross product” to illustrate a lot of ideas – impossible to illustrate with paper and pencil.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland D
221 TI-Nspire™ Technology for Beginners - Multiple Representations is the Key to
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 1
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate, Advanced
Increased Achievement
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Jerry Cummins, NCSM, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL, USA
This hands-on workshop uses the TI-Nspire™ learning handheld. Focus will be on the handheld’s ability
to display multiple representations connecting Algebra and Geometry. Applications will include
problems that demonstrate the power of combining arithmetical, visual, algebraic and spreadsheet
capabilities to address the desire to increase student learning.
8:15am - 9:45am
Cumberland E
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 1
222 Discovering Pi Using the TI-Navigator™ System
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-Navigator™,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Jennifer Wilson, Northwest Rankin High School, FLOWOOD, MS, USA
How many times have you heard the question “What is Pi?” Attend this “Round-Up” session to connect
cowboys, tape measures, the Cabri™ Jr. Geometry application (App) and data collection using the
TI-Navigator™ system to help students discover Pi. Participants to this session will learn how to use the
TI-84 Plus graphing calculator to manually find a line of best fit.
8:15am - 9:45am
Reverchon AB
223 Using New Technology to Inspire Our Students – An Introduction to TI-Nspire™
Ray Barton
The new TI-Nspire™ handheld and software offer an integrated platform for connecting the numeric,
algebraic, written, graphical, and geometric representations of a problem situation. Come and explore
this new technology designed to enhance mathematics understanding for your students.
education.ti.com/t3
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MARCH 1
Saturday
8:15am - 9:45am
Moreno AB
PRECALCULUS
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224 Visual Parametrics for High School Using TI’s CBR 2™ Motion Detector and
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • CBR™
8:15am - 9:45am
Reunion F
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
Constance Smith, University of Louisiana at Monroe, CROSSETT, AR, USA
This session will demonstrate parametrics visually using TI’s CBR 2™ motion detector and TI-84 Plus
graphing calculator. Positioning CBR 2™ motion detectors at right angles to each other, participants
will collect horizontal and vertical data points for a random motion. These data lists will be used to plot
points on the coordinate plane, which will duplicate the pattern of the observed movement.
8:15am - 9:45am
Sanger AB
225 Humm a Perfect Sinusoid: Hum into a Microphone and Create a Sinusoid to
Analyze Using the TI-84 Plus Family and TI-Navigator™ System
TRIGONOMETRY,
GENERAL MATH, PHYSICS,
PRECALCULUS, TRIGONOMETRY
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • CBL 2™, TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
8:15am - 9:45am
Parlor 357
226 Seeing the Composed Function y=sin(2x) Using the TI-84 Plus Graphing
PRECALCULUS, CALCULUS
Peg Alofs Becker, Kalamazoo Math and Science Center, JENISON, MI, USA
This session will include a brief introduction to the TI-Navigator™ system. Participants will then hum into
a Vernier Software & Technology™ microphone connected to TI CBL 2 data collection devices and TI-84
Plus family graphing calculators. The graphed sinusoids will be analyzed using the STAT function. Other
Vernier data collection sensors and probes may also be demonstrated.
Calculator and TI’s CBL 2™ Data Collection Device
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • CBL 2™, TI-83 Plus, TI-89 Titanium
Shin Watanabe, Tokai University, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN
Co-Presenters: Chieko Fukuda, Kyoko Kakihana
Making a graph with TI’s CBL 2™ data collection device is interesting for every student. The session will
show the composed function y=sin(2x) with the hiker program – using “the walking” and “the hiker.”
The function has two variables, one is time and other is distance. The time variable is not visible, so it
changes according to the distance. Participants will draw two white cycles on the flower, one is moving x
and other is 2x, seeing the x. It is important to understand the rule of functions. This session will use the
definition of the trigonometric functions.
8:15am - 9:45am
Reunion G
CALCULUS, GENERAL MATH
228 Integrating Technology Using TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology
CALCULUS
Peter Fox, Elisabeth Murdoch College, SKYE, AUSTRALIA
A much greater range of challenging Calculus application questions becomes accessible when students
are using a Computer Algebra System) CAS. Even more so when using TI-Nspire™ CAS technology. The
questions explored in this hands-on workshop will demonstrate the need for student understanding.
These questions are drawn from the presenter’s experience teaching and assessing students in a
CAS-enabled state education system.
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90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™ CAS
education.ti.com/t3
TI-Nspire™ handheld
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire CAS™
230 New Views at Teaching and Learning with a Computer Algebra System (CAS)
GENERAL INTEREST,
GENERAL MATH
Bernhard Kutzler, ACDCA, LINZ, AUSTRIA
Using powerful technology such as a Computer Algebra System (CAS) for teaching and learning means
enormous enrichment that, for many educators – in particular novices and technophobes – appears
at first glance too complicated. This session offers several views at how to involve technology in the
classroom, particularly CAS that can be helpful in various ways, such as for planning its proper use,
getting more educators excited about educational technology and making teacher training more
efficient.
8:15am - 9:45am
Marsalis A
231 Parametric Representation with TI-Nspire™ Technology
ADMINISTRATOR, ALGEBRA 2,
CALCULUS, PRECALCULUS
Richard Parr, Rice University, HOUSTON, TX, USA
Enhance the teaching of Algebra 2 and Precalculus by incorporating parametric graphing throughout
the curriculum. TI-Nspire™ technology allows for parametric and functional representations to be
graphed simultaneously, guiding a deeper understanding of concepts related to functions.
8:15am - 9:45am
Marsalis C
232 A Beginner’s Look at the TI-Navigator™ System
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™ CAS
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Gina Allred, Asheboro High School, ASHEBORO, NC, USA
The TI-Navigator™ system revolutionized how I teach – come see the basics of the TI-Navigator™ system
and how to incorporate these interactive features into a basic Algebra classroom. Simple TI-Nspire™
activities are included in this session.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™ CAS
8:15am - 9:45am
Reunion E
229 Algebra Under the Sheets: Investigating CAS Spreadsheets with the
8:15am - 9:45am
Reunion H
SMART Board™ Technology
Sean Bird, Covenant Christian High School, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
From new users to those who want to learn about some of the more advanced features of TI-Nspire™
CAS technology, this sessions offers hands-on activities featuring the use of this integrated multiple
representation math and science learning technology. Receive a handout of “TI-Nspire™ CAS Primer
(especially for TI-83/84 users)” written by the presenter. Calculus .tns files of activities and explorations
will be available and demonstrated using a SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard.
Saturday
Michael Edwards, Miami University, OXFORD, OH, USA
Co-Presenters: Michael Meagher, Asli Ozgun-Koca
Add new life to your algebra instruction! The TI-Nspire™ CAS learning handheld links the power of
symbolic manipulation with the flexibility of spreadsheets to provide students (and their teachers) fresh
ways to consider algebraic generalization. We will share several inquiry-based, classroom-ready activities
that exploit this capability.
ALGEBRA 1, GENERAL INTEREST
227 TI-Nspire™ CAS Primer and Calculus with TI-Nspire™ Technology and
MARCH 1
8:15am - 9:45am
Marsalis E
233 Multiple Representations – Teaching Mathematics with TI-Nspire™ Technology
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
GEOMETRY, STATISTICS
Rishana Bloom, Sleepy Hollow High School, BRONX, NY, USA
Learn how to use TI-Nspire™ technology. In this hands-on workshop, participants will connect together
Algebra, Geometry and Statistics. Learn how to collect and display data, as well as interpret the results.
Participants will leave with activities ready to use upon returning to their schools.
8:15am - 9:45am
Reunion C
234 Type II Error and Power of a Test: Statistics with the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
STATISTICS
Mike Koehler, Blue Valley North High School, KANSAS CITY, MO, USA
Simulation techniques that enhance the understanding of Type II error and the power of a test will be
examined using the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Hands-on activities that model effective classroom
use of technology will be presented.
education.ti.com/t3
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
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Saturday
8:15am - 9:45am
Marsalis D
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2
8:15am - 9:45am
Pryor AB
GENERAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY,
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE,
GENERAL SCIENCE, MIDDLE
GRADES SCIENCE
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235 What’s the Limit with TI-Npire™ Technology: Exploring Limits of Exponential
Functions with TI-Nspire™ Technology
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
Linda Griffith, Department of Mathematics, CONWAY, AR, USA
This session will use the interactive capability of TI-Nspire™ technology to explore exponential functions
in real world settings. Applications of limits of these sequences will be explored.
8:15am - 9:45am
Parlor 353
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
241 Teaching Programming Skills Using the TI-Navigator™ System and
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • Apps, TI-Navigator™, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
10:00am - 11:00am
Pegasus B
243 Line Designs for Algebra and Geometry
Darin Detwiler, BEST High School, KIRKLAND, WA, USA
Food-borne pathogens cause approximately 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000
deaths in the United States each year. One way or another, a focus on food safety in the science
classroom is pertinent to students now – and in their future. Learn how to include this topic in class
and demonstrate using the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator and TI-Navigator™ system (along with Vernier
Software & Technology™ probes and sensors) to teach powerful, real-time labs. Presenter Darin Detwiler
is a high school science teacher, an FDA/NSTA Food Safety program graduate and a former USDA
national policy advisor.
ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY
8:15am - 9:45am
Bryan-Beeman
237 Getting Started with TI’s CBL 2™ Data Collection Device
ALGEBRA 1, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH
GENERAL SCIENCE
Chris Coker, Camden Fairview High School, CAMDEN, AR, USA
Participants will become familiar with working with light, temperature and electrode probes that come
with the TI’s CBL 2™ data collection device. Get familiar with navigation through Vernier Software &
Technology™ EasyData™ software to set up different types of labs and data collection exercises.
8:15am - 9:45am
Baker
238 Using New Technology to Inspire Our Students – An Introduction to TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • CBL 2™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Saturday
GENERAL MATH, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, GENERAL INTEREST,
GENERAL SCIENCE,
PRECALCULUS
236 Food Safety Science Lab Using the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator, TI-Navigator™
System and Probeware
MARCH 1
Howard Stern, DeWitt Clinton High School, MILLWOOD, NY, USA
TI-Basic, built into the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators, coupled with the TI-Navigator™ system
create an ideal platform to help teach rudimentary programming skills. Participants of this session will
be guided through sequential programming, branching statements and looping structures.
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
TI SmartView™
Deobra Solomon, Retired Teacher, SPARKS, NV, USA
Participants will create a line design using the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator. Participants
will explore domain restrictions, saving pictures on the graphing calculator, and sending files to the
teacher via the TI-Navigator™ system.
10:00am - 11:00am
Reunion A
244 Using the Topics in Algebra Graphing Calculator App to Enhance Algebra 1
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • Apps, TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Elizabeth Nelson, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, CLEVELAND, OH, USA
Co-Presenter: Sheryl Edwards
The session will introduce the Topics in Algebra 1 graphing calculator application (App). Participants will
actively explore each chapter and come away with ideas of how to incorporate this App into their current
curriculum.
10:00am - 11:00am
Reunion B
245 Real Data Leads to Real Learning
ALGEBRA 1, GENERAL MATH,
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
Jane Damaske, Lakeshore Public Schools – Retired, ST. JOSEPH, MI, USA
When students examine numerical data, find graphical and symbolic models, discuss and make
predictions, they think at a higher level. Combine this with immediate formative assessment and
you have the ingredients for success. Come experience what the TI-Navigator™ system and TI-84 Plus
graphing calculator can do for your classroom.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • CBL 2™, CBR™, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland F
247 NUMB3RS Activities for Algebra Classes
Sherri Abel, JL Mann Academy, MAULDIN, SC, USA
Use TI’s CBR™ and CBL 2™ data collection devices and other various direct-connect sensors and probes
to collect and analyze data. This session is guaranteed to keep you hopping – come join the fun.
Participants receive a CD of classroom-ready activities.
ALGEBRA 2, ALGEBRA 1
8:15am - 9:45am
Parlor 359
240 Making “Nspired” Connections Using TI-Nspire™ Technology
248 Having fun with Conics
ALGEBRA 2, PRECALCULUS
James Reeder, University School, TWINSBURG, OH, USA
This session will use the TI-Nspire™ handheld to demonstrate connections between numerical and
graphical patterns, as well as between sequential and functional notation. Using both the spreadsheet
and graphing feature of the TI-Nspire™ handheld, participants will explore the patterns of linear,
quadratic and exponential functions, as well as delve into modeling such scenarios as medication in
the body, saving for college and logistic growth. Come make connections with TI-Nspire™ technology.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland G
ALGEBRA 2, PRECALCULUS
Elena Acciardo, Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, BRECKSVILLE, OH, USA
Come see the advantages of using TI-SmartView™ emulator software to enhance your digital
presentations. TI-SmartView software is a dynamic tool for any teacher with or without an interactive
whiteboard.
Todd Morstein, Glacier High School, KALISPELL, MT, USA
The new TI-Nspire™ handheld and software offer an integrated platform for connecting the numeric,
algebraic, written, graphical, and geometric representations of a problem situation. Come and explore
this new technology designed to enhance mathematics understanding for your students.
8:15am - 9:45am
Sunset Suite 3
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, GENERAL SCIENCE,
PRECALCULUS
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239 Walk This Way and Other Engaging Activities
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™
education.ti.com/t3
60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Valerie Hudson, Grapevine High School, COLLEYVILLE, TX, USA
This session is an introduction to various secondary mathematics lessons available through the television
show NUMB3RS.
education.ti.com/t3
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • Apps
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MARCH 1
Saturday
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10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland H
ALGEBRA 2, GEOMETRY
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249 Animating Shapes Using TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators
60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
Karen Pikula, Dearborn Center for Math, Science & Technology, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI, USA
Learn a creative, hands-on use for matrices. Create animations with TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus graphing
calculators, including the use of of transformation geometry, matrix arithmetic, programming, story
telling and presentation skills. Begin with a dot-to-dot picture. Place the coordinates into a matrix and
use matrix addition or multiplication to “move” the shape with slides, flips, turns and size changes. Utilize
the draw feature of the calculator for labels and background pictures. Use programming shortcuts like
loops. The entire program is written on the calculator or with the TI-GRAPH LINK™ software.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland I
250 Getting Started with TI-Navigator™ System in Any Classroom
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
GENERAL MATH
Della Highman, Franklin Heights, COLUMBUS, OH, USA
See how to get all your students involved in class using the TI-Navigator™ system. Participants will learn
how to use the system’s Quick Poll and Activity Center features – and more – to make class fun.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland J
251 Math Tools, tPoWs, TI-Nspire™ Technology and You!
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1, ELEMENTARY MATH,
GENERAL MATH, GEOMETRY
Suzanne Alejandre, The Math Forum, Drexel University, PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
Get hands-on about problem-solving uses for TI-Nspire™ technology. In this session you will be
introduced to the Math Forum’s Math Tools, a community library of technology tools, lessons, activities
and support materials for teaching and learning mathematics. Check out Technology Problems of the
Week (tPoWs), which are constructed-response problems enhanced by using technology as a tool. This
session will also demonstrate the TI-Nspire™ “tPoWs” that have been recently developed and discuss
together how to create more.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland K
252 “Nspire” Your Geometry Students with Dynamic Instruction
GEOMETRY
Joshua Mize, Reservoir High School, FULTON, MD, USA
Participants will utilize the interactive Geometry features of TI-Nspire™ technology to learn how to
“change” their Geometry instruction in order to get students more interested and more involved,
opening the doorway to discovery learning.
10:00am - 11:00am
Parlor 362
253 Programming Using a TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
GENERAL INTEREST
Rodney Anderson, Moreton Bay College, WELLINGTON POINT, AUSTRALIA
Programming – a feature that is rarely used in classes. Learn how to write graphing calculator programs
that can be used in the classroom. For example, why not write programs to check assignment answers?
You’ll find students really enjoy programming – all students, not just those who are high-achieving. No
prior experience in compiling programs with a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is required to participate in
this session.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cottonbowl
254 Mathematical Modeling Using a TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
GENERAL INTEREST,
GENERAL SCIENCE
86
T3 International Conference
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Constance Edwards, Western Kentucky University, BOWLING GREEN, KY, USA
In this workshop, participants will use the sequence capabilities of TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus family graphing
calculators to model several examples taken from science, mathematics and business. No previous
knowledge of sequences is needed and all examples are appropriate for use in a high school classroom.
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10:00am - 11:00am
Marsalis G
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ELEMENTARY MATH
MARCH 1
Saturday
255 Creating Lessons in SMART Board™ Notebook Interactive Viewer with
TI Graphing Calculators
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-15 Explorer™,
TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Plus, TI SmartView™
Bill Whitmire, Francis Marion University, FLORENCE, SC, USA
Participants will be shown how to use the SMART™ Board Notebook interactive viewer and TI’s
graphing calculators to create dynamic mathematics lesson plans. In addition, virtual manipulative
Web sites will be explored where the study of mathematics can be brought to life. Student-centered
and teacher-created lesson plans will be shared.
10:00am - 11:00am
Marsalis F
256 The TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator is Not Just a Graphing Calculator
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
GENERAL MATH
Joseph Fiedler, CSU Bakersfield, BAKERSFIELD, CA, USA
The TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator is designed as a pedagogical tool with preloaded applications
like Number Line, Geoboard, SMILE, and (gasp) Math by Hand. Explore how this device may be used to
teach and reinforce arithmetic, geometric and algebraic concepts.
10:00am - 11:00am
Marsalis B
257 Air-Powered Projectiles and the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
STATISTICS, TRIGONOMETRY
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-73 Explorer™
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
TI SmartView™
Seth Danner, Wallace Middle School, WATERBURY, CT, USA
Participants will use the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator and Trigonometry to calculate the height of an
air-powered projectile when fired straight up in the air. If completed, predictions can be made about
where a projectile will land if fired at a specified angle. Excellent hands-on lab for middle grades
students, who have already worked with formulas and solving equations.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland A
258 New Digital Projection Technologies Enrich Classroom Multimedia Experiences
GENERAL INTEREST
Robb Robles, InFocus Corporation, WILSONVILLE, OR, USA
Digital projection has become an integral tool for educators using technology to enrich students’
learning experiences. Come learn how new technologies make it easier than ever to integrate projectors
into the classroom and actively engage students through the use of multimedia.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland B
259 Mathematical Modeling with the Super Duo: The TI-Navigator™ System
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
and NetLogo
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™
Iris DeLoach Johnson, Miami University, OXFORD, OH, USA
Explore a mathematical modeling exercise typically done hands-on accompanied by TI graphing
calculators (e.g., popular bungee-jump modeling exercise), and experience the super-sizing power
of exploring this activity with the TI-Navigator™ system and NetLogo (free software). Issues of level of
cognitive demand and cognitive, pedagogical and content fidelity will be discussed. A brief intro to
NetLogo will also be provided.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland C
GENERAL MATH
260 An Introduction to Easy Programming on
TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Jan Erik Woldmar, Grännaskolan, KUNGÄLV, SWEDEN
Come see how constructing small programs by using Input, Disp, Goto Lbl etc., can help deliver a better
understanding of bigger programs, for example those you can find under the Apps function on
TI graphing calculators. Participants to this session will also experience how much easier it is to edit
programs by first knowing how the commands operate.
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MARCH 1
Saturday
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10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland D
261 Interactive Geometry for At-Risk Students with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 1,
GENERAL MATH
Christine Kasitz, Opportunities for Learning Charter School, SUN VALLEY, CA, USA
This hands-on demonstration of activities utilizes the TI-Nspire™ handheld in a classroom for at-risk
students in Geometry. Activities include constructing angle bisectors, perpendicular bisectors, chords
and arcs, transformations and rotations, and many more. Come see how TI-Nspire™ technology can
change the way students see Geometry and discover geometric concepts.
10:00am - 11:00am
Cumberland E
262 “Navigating” Transformations with the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 1
Janna Smith, Region 5 ESC, SILSBEE, TX, USA
Come experience the 32-student interactive system that provides wireless communication between
students’ TI graphing calculators and the teacher’s PC. In this session, participants will see an activity
involving transformations using the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator and TI-Navigator™ system.
10:00am - 11:00am
Moreno AB
264 Graphing Composite Functions, One Step at a Time
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
10:00am - 11:00am
Sanger AB
TRIGONOMETRY,
PRECALCULUS
265 “Slinky” Sine Waves for Precalculus and Trigonometry Using the
TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator and TI’s CBR 2™ Motion Detector
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • CBR 2™, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
Kevin Matson, Moses Brown School, PROVIDENCE, RI, USA
Participants will use a slinky and TI’s CBR 2™ motion detector to generate and collect data that can be
analyzed with the CBL App on the TI-83 Plus graphing calculator. Participants will then be asked to
calculate an equation that models their data and to test the accuracy of their calculation. This is a great
activity for Precalculus and Trigonometry students after they have demonstrated a solid understanding
of Trigonometry concepts.
10:00am - 11:00am
Parlor 357
266 Exploring Projectile Motion with TI-Nspire™ Technology
PRECALCULUS, COLLEGE
MATH/SCIENCE, PHYSICS
Lisa Blank, Lyme Central School, CLAYTON, NY, USA
Explore projectile motion problems using the features of the TI-Nspire™ handheld. In this session, the
TI-Nspire™ handheld and related software will be demonstrated. Attendees will use TI-Nspire™ handhelds
to solve problems and explore variations on projectile motion problems. Problems to be explored will
come from high-flying stunt acts and the world of sports – sure bet to grab the attention of students.
Both quadratic and parametric functions will be explored, and data will be captured from parametric
graphs and used to generate quadratic equations.
10:00am - 11:00am
Reunion G
267 The Mean Value Theorem Meets TI-Nspire™ Technology
CALCULUS
Vicki Carter, West Florence High School, FLORENCE, SC, USA
Participants will explore the Mean Value Theorem using TI-Nspire™ CAS technology. Several recent
AP Calculus problems will be the focus of the investigations.
88
T3 International Conference
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate • TI-Nspire™ CAS
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Saturday
10:00am - 11:00am
Reunion E
268 Using TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology to Visualize a Classic Calculus Problem
CALCULUS, PRECALCULUS
Patricia Gabriel, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA
Co-Presenter: Ann Drobnis
A classic calculus problem involves a person running and rowing from the shore to an island. How far
should they run and how far should they row? TI-Nspire™ CAS technology allows the students to visualize
what is happening as well as set up and solve the problem. Participants will receive overview worksheets
with detailed instructions and solve the problem using TI-Nspire™ CAS technology.
10:00am - 11:00am
Reunion F
269 Infinite Power with the TI-89 Titanium Graphing Calculator
CALCULUS, PRECALCULUS
Kim Schjelderup, Mercer Island High School, MERCER ISLAND, WA, USA
Co-Presenter: Lynn Adsit
Come find out more about what the TI-89 Titanium graphing calculator can do for educators and their
students in a hands-on demonstration of the advanced features of this symbolic mathematics calculator.
Precalculus and calculus activities designed for use with the symbolic features will be investigated. Learn
how to help students transition from numeric to symbolic problem-solving. Learn to think differently
about assessments when students have a calculator with Computer Algebra System (CAS) capabilities.
10:00am - 11:00am
Reunion H
270 Inquire with TI-Nspire™ Technology
GENERAL INTEREST
Jean McKenny, Consultant, DERBY, VT, USA
The student’s conceptual understanding can be enhanced and misconceptions can be corrected
through inquiry-based activities. This session will share some “discovery learning” activities for
TI-Nspire™ technology.
10:00am - 11:00am
Marsalis A
271 Multiple Solutions to One Lovely Problem using a TI-84 Plus Graphing
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Abel Maests, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, RENO, NV, USA
Participants will learn how to use the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators to lead students in an
investigation of graphing various composite functions using a step-by-step approach. This will give
students a better understanding of how the twelve basic functions can be used to graph composite
functions. Further investigation will be done using the TI-Navigator™ system’s Activity Center feature
in Match-My-Graph lessons.
MARCH 1
GENERAL INTEREST,
GENERAL INTEREST
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™ CAS
60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • Apps, TI-89 Titanium
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
Calculator, Computer Algebra System (CAS) and Soap Bubbles
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
• TI-Interactive!™, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-89 Titanium, TI SmartView™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Ron Lancaster, University of Toronto, HAmILTON, ON, CANADA
Participants will solve a standard max/min problem using Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry and
Calculus. Participants will also discuss models (one involves the use of soap bubbles) and make use
of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator and interactive Geometry software.
10:00am - 11:00am
Marsalis C
272 Teaching Fractions To Reluctant High School Students
GENERAL INTEREST
Elizabeth Ahlgren, Morse High School, LA MESA, CA, USA
Many students believe they cannot do math because they never understood fractions. Yet many of the
concepts taught require some skill with fractions. The result: students become bogged down in Algebra
and Geometry classes. This session will help you discover a different algorithm for adding, subtracting
and simplifying fractions designed to empower your students.
10:00am - 11:00am
Marsalis E
273 Exploring Core-Plus with TI-Nspire™ Technology
ALGEBRA 1, GENERAL INTEREST
Ellen Bacon, NA, LAMBERTVILLE, MI, USA
In this hands-on session, participants will explore how innovative TI-Nspire™ capabilities can be used to
support student discovery and problem solving in the 2nd edition of the Core-Plus Mathematics Algebra
and Functions Strand.
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60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
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MARCH 1
Saturday
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10:00am - 11:00am
Reunion C
274 Data & Statistics on TI-Nspire™ Technology
STATISTICS
Lynda Ferneyhough, Fletcher’s Meadow SS, CALEDON, ON, CANADA
An introduction to TI-Nspire™ technology’s built-in Data & Statistics function will be presented
with examples from a grade 12 data management class.
10:00am - 11:00am
Marsalis D
STATISTICS, GENERAL SCIENCE
11:15am - 12:45pm
Pegasus A
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
275 Some Exercises Where We Can Use Test of Hypothesis with the
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
10:00am - 11:00am
Pryor AB
276 Shear Madness
GENERAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY
Jeff Lukens, Roosevelt High School, SIOUX FALLS, SD, USA
In this session, participants will develop an understanding of the value of insulation in animals. Simple
and effective models will be used to simulate a mammal living in a cold environment and the effect of
insulation on the survival of that animal.
10:00am - 11:00am
Bryan-Beeman
277 Improving Science Classroom Instruction Using TI-Nspire™ Technology
CHEMISTRY, GENERAL SCIENCE
Greg Dodd, George Washington High, CHARLESTON, WV, USA
Participants will learn how to use the TI-Nspire™ handheld to improve science classroom instruction. A
hands-on science activity will be used to teach TI-Nspire™ skills and proficiency in using the handheld’s
built-in Graphs and Geometry and Lists and Spreadsheet features. Handouts will be provided.
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • CBL 2™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™
10:00am - 11:00am
Sunset Suite 3
279 TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology in the Algebra 1 Classroom
ALGEBRA 1
Margaret Bambrick, Volusia County Schools, DELAND, FL, USA
Co-Presenter: Ruth Casey
Participants will explore how the different applications of the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld can motivate
students and help build a deeper understanding of Algebra.
ALGEBRA 2, ALGEBRA 1
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™ CAS
Joyce Lee, George Washington Carver High School, COLUMBUS, GA, USA
Ways to integrate and connect algebraic strands using TI-Nspire™ technology will be explored in this
session.
10:00am - 11:00am
Parlor 353
GENERAL INTEREST, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, GEOMETRY, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH, PRECALCULUS
90
T3 International Conference
ALGEBRA 1, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reunion A
ALGEBRA 1, GENERAL MATH
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reunion B
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
TI SmartView™
283 Get Inspired with TI-Nspire™ Technology
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-Nspire™
Kathy Hale, Region 14 Education Service Center, ABILENE, TX, USA
Begin the journey – participate in an exploration of new capacities that will pave the road to better
understanding of mathematical concepts for your students.
284 How do we “Nspire” the less than inspired? Using TI-Nspire™ Technology with
our Lowest Achievers
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
285 Work Smarter Not Harder in Your Algebra Classroom Using the
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator and TI-Navigator™ System
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • Apps, CBL 2™, CBR™, TI-Navigator™,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Marceline Carr, Little Rock School District, LITTLE ROCK, AR, USA
Co-Presenter: Vanessa Cleaver
This will be an interactive session using the TI-Navigator™ system and TI-84 Plus graphing calculator,
which are designed to keep the entire classroom engaged in exploring real-world algebra problems.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland L
286 “Nspirational” Algebra
ALGEBRA 2, PRECALCULUS
Sam Gough, The Westminster Schools, ATLANTA, GA, USA
Co-Presenter: Jill Gough
In this session, participants will explore classroom-tested activities using TI-Nspire™ technology. The
activities will show how TI-Nspire™ technology can bridge the gap between Algebra and Geometry.
Connections between these two areas of mathematics will be investigated.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland F
287 Understanding The Spirit of TI-Nspire™ Technology: Multiple Representations
ALGEBRA 2, GEOMETRY
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
Using the Document Model
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Charles Vonder Embse, Central Michigan University, MT. PLEASANT, MI, USA
The true spirit of the TI-Nspire™ handheld comes from its ability to explore a concept or problem from
multiple perspectives. This effective pedagogical model is facilitated by the “document model” built into
the TI-Nspire™ handheld and computer software. This session will explore the classroom implications of
TI-Nspire™ technology for making connections and building understanding in Algebra and Geometry
concepts and problems.
281 Conics and Other Mathematical Curves in the Real World Using the
Calc/Comp Program
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-89 Titanium, TI SmartView™
Scott Oliver, AE Stevenson HS, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL, USA
Conic sections, spirals, cycloids,and fractals will be illustrated and discussed using paper folding,
TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus and TI-89 Titanium graphing calculator programs, Java applets and the Cabri™ Jr.
Geometry application (App). Real and humorous examples will be explored, with teachers at all levels of
expertise invited to attend.
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282 The TI-Navigator™ System in the Algebra Classroom
Jessica Kachur, Case High School, RACINE, WI, USA
Have you taught lower level students that have little-to-no-interest in anything you communicate in
class? Now there is a way to “Nspire” them into actually enjoying math. This session will include activities
that feature TI-Nspire™ technology, and participants will receive ready-made lesson plans.
280 Inspiring Mathematics Using TI-Nspire™ Technology
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Saturday
Lauren Jensen, Wisconsin Heights High School, RICHLAND CENTER, WI, USA
Participants will explore the many uses of the TI-Navigator™ system in the Algebra classroom with
interactive and hands-on experiences.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Pegasus B
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
Alfonso Ledesma, UNITEC, ZAPOPAN, MEXICO
Co-Presenters: Rosaura Parra Giljuan, Manuel Gonzalez
This session will provide some practical exerciseses where the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is used
to solve hypothesis tests with average and standard deviation known, standard deviation stranger
and difference of averages.
10:00am - 11:00am
Parlor 359
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
MARCH 1
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MARCH 1
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11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland G
ALGEBRA 2, PRECALCULUS
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288 The Shapes of Cleveland
11:15am - 12:45pm
Parlor 362
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Sheryl Edwards, SuccessTech Academy, ELYRIA, OH, USA
Co-Presenter: Elizabeth Nelson
Algebra 2 and Precalculus students were given a page of graphs of parent functions and a digital camera.
They then walked the streets of downtown Cleveland, OH, in search of structures to photograph that
would represent each function. The pictures taken by the students will be presented in this session using
the TI-Navigator™ system’s Activity Center feature. Participants will then use the TI-84 Plus graphing
calculator to match each picture with a graph. Participants will also be given the opportunity go take
pictures and learn to upload them into the TI-Navigator™ system’s Activity Center feature. Bring a digital
camera if you have one – there will be several cameras available to sign out for this session.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland H
ALGEBRA 2, GENERAL INTEREST
289 Buckaroos Come on Over for a Delicious Sampler Platter of Activities from
TI’s EXPLORATIONS™ Book “Real Math Made Easy”
(TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators and TI’s CBR 2™ Device will be used)
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, CBR™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Causaundra Bradley, Catholic Diosece & Memphis City Schools, CORDOVA, TENNESSEE, USA
Co-Presenter: Donna Porter
If you have never used TI’s EXPLORATIONS™ series activity book: “Real Math Made Easy,” then this session
is for you. Participants will be working in groups to collect data and obtain hands-on experiences with
several of classroom activities.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland I
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
of the TI-Navigator™ System
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
PRECALCULUS
291 Gather and Deliver Using TI-SmartView™, TI-Connect™ and
TI-Interactive!™ Software
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Interactive!™, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Pamela Bailey, Spotsylvania County Public Schools, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, USA
From the Internet to the personal computer to the graphing calculator, data may be gathered to analyze
and explore. TI-SmartView™, TI-Connect™ and TI-Interactive!™ software and the TI-84 Plus graphing
calculator will be used to gather and disperse data. Which path will you choose to investigate the
Algebra lesson of the day?
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland K
TRIGONOMETRY
Saturday
293 An Hour with the Tower: Using the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator and
Other Approaches to Investigate the Tower of Hanoi Problem.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • CBR™, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Larry Ottman, Haddon Heights Jr/Sr High School, HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ, USA
Participants will explore this rich and interesting problem using TI graphing calculators and make
connections with other areas of mathematics including binary numbers, probability, recursion and
sequences, as well as an amazing solution achieved through a paper folding activity.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cottonbowl
294 Mystery Graphs: Starbursts and Hearts
ALGEBRA 1
Judy Wheeler, Berrien County ISD, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI, USA
Participants will see how to use graphing calculator technology to help students visualize function
transformations, operations and compositions.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Marsalis G
295 Exploring the Geometrical Terrain of Middle Grades Mathematics with the
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
TI-Navigator™ System
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
GEOMETRY
90-Minute Hands-On • Apps, TI-Navigator™, TI-73 Explorer™
11:15am - 12:45pm
Marsalis F
296 TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator Games for the Middle School Classroom
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
Bob Garvey, NA, LOUISVILLE, KY, USA
Practice is indispensable in learning mathematics, yet students resist it. Games motivate students and
make practice fun. This session presents a variety of games that can be used with the TI-73 Explorer™
graphing calculator that re-enforce taught skills.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Marsalis B
297 Making Math Fun on the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator Using Literature
290 Learn to create LearningCheck™ Documents and Use the Class Analysis feature
Michele Bigelow, Bartlett HS, DOUGLAS, MA, USA
Co-Presenters: Carrie Gunther
Are you using the TI-Navigator™ system but uncomfortable with the LearningCheck™ and Class Analysis
features? Are you unsure how to create your own LearningCheck documents or what to do with the
resulting Class Analysis file? Do you have trouble collecting student answers or finding class results at
the end of a LearningCheck activity? In this session, you will learn how to create your own LearningCheck
document using the TI-Navigator™ system. You will also learn how to use Class Analysis to get the most
out of your results. Tips for integrating these features with the system’s Quick Poll feature will also be
shared.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland J
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
MARCH 1
Christine Browning, Western Michigan University, GOBLES, MI, USA
Co-Presenter: Judy O’Neal
Investigate how the TI-Navigator™ system and TI-73 Explorer™ Apps such as Geoboard, SMILE and
Explorer Draw are used with pre-service/in-service teachers as tools for promoting and assessing
conceptual understanding of middle grades Geometry concepts.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-73 Explorer™
and Games
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1, ELEMENTARY
MATH, MIDDLE GRADES MATH
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-73 Explorer™
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland A
298 The Power of the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator in Grades K-8
ELEMENTARY MATH,
ELEMENTARY MATH, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH
Ann Bledsoe, Columbia College, COLUMBIA, MO, USA
In this session, participants will explore the power of the TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator as a tool
for enriching the teaching and learning of elementary and middle school mathematics topics. Come
explore fraction capabilities and the calculator’s Area Formulas App, Geoboard App, Number Line App,
Probability Simulation App and more.
292 The 21st Century Spring Problem Real Data Using TI-Nspire™ Technology and
QuickTime® Video
Heather Riddle, Granite School District, WEST JORDAN, UT, USA
Participants will explore a variety of activities that use the TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator to
incorporate games and literature in teaching different mathematical concepts. Participants will receive
handouts and a CD with all of this session’s activities and more.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • Apps, TI-73 Explorer™, TI SmartView™
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™
Tom Hanson, Thompson Valley High School, LOVELAND, CO, USA
Use real data collected from QuickTime® video and using TI-Nspire™ technology to create a trigonometric
equation and an exponential equation that will model the data with amazing accuracy out to more than
40 seconds.
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Cumberland B
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
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299 I3 – Inspiring Integer Ideas with the TI-Navigator™ System through
11:15am - 12:45pm
Sanger AB
Activity Center
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™, TI-73 Explorer™
Angela Ciszewski, North Junior High, RICHARDSON, TX, USA
Co-Presenter: Karrie Kellerman
Looking for inspiring, new ideas for teaching integers in your classroom? This session will help beginning
TI-Navigator™ system users integrate middle school integer lessons in their classrooms using the TINavigator™ system and Activity Center feature.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland C
300 Inspire your Geometry Students with TI-Nspire™ Technology
GEOMETRY
Patricia Brooks, Mt. Carmel High School, SAN DIEGO, CA, USA
This session will be a hands-on demonstration of Geometry activities using TI-Nspire™ technology.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland D
301 Paper Folding Revisited with TI-Nspire™ Technology
GEOMETRY, STATISTICS
Gregory Williams, Maury High School, NORFOLK, VA, USA
Paper folding by hand, paper folding with a graphing calculator – come to this session and do both.
Collect and analyse data and look at residuals. The TI-Navigator™ system will also be used.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Cumberland E
GENERAL INTEREST,
ALGEBRA 2, PRECALCULUS
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
TRIGONOMETRY,
PRECALCULUS
PRECALCULUS, GENERAL
INTEREST
Derrick Driscoll, Westminster SS, LONDON, ON, CANADA
Participants will examine a hyperbolic function through reflection seismology. The characteristic speed
of a layer, the depth to a boundary and TI-Nspire™ technology are all we need.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Moreno AB
304 We All Use “Navigator” Every Day!
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 1
Jennifer Chirles, Gen. Douglas MacArthur HS, LEVITTOWN, NY, USA
Co-Presenter: Brittany Zweibel
Learn to use the TI-Navigator™ system to it’s fullest potential from TI MathForward and TI Fast Track
participants who use “Navigator Every Day” in the high school classroom. Implement the TI-Navigator™
system on a daily basis for attendance, classroom management, assessment and content. Obtain
practical lessons for Algebra to PRECALCULUS courses that utilize the TI-Navigator™ system’s various
features. Take home ready-to-use activities that scaffold learning to be implemented at any level.
Activities and lessons include data collection and regression using the system’s Activity Center feature,
NetLogo and Cabri™ Jr. Geometry App. Be sure to bring your flash drive.
Bruce MacMillan, University of Arizona, TUCSON, AZ, USA
Problems, applications and data collection activities will be presented to enhance Trigonometry classes.
Participants will receive classroom-ready worksheets to use with students. Please be sure to bring your
graphing calculator.
Jeff Gadette, Oregon Episcopal School, PORTLAND, OR, USA
Co-Presenter: Gabriel Edge
Discover how to apply TI-Nspire™ technology to a variety of topics from Algebra 1 through Calculus.
The TI-Nspire™ technology’s ability to link diagrams, spreadsheets and graphs will greatly enhance
students’ understanding of mathematics. This session will include TI-Nspire™ CAS technology.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reunion G
307 Inspire Your Students: Learn How to Use TI-Nspire™ and
CALCULUS, PRECALCULUS
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
David Barton, Olympus High School, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA
Teachers can use TI-Nspire™ and TI-Nspire™ CAS electronic documents to create dynamic mathematical
objects. Students experience the thrill of mathematical discovery when they interact with these objects.
Participants will experiment with sample TI-Nspire™ documents in this hands-on workshop.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reunion E
CALCULUS, PHYSICS,
PRECALCULUS
308 Math Prom: A Fun Way to Graduate – Using the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
on Amusement Parks
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Rita Sanchez, UNIVERSIDAD DE MONTERREY, MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON, MEXICO
Co-Presenter: Ricardo Araiza
How can a group of high school seniors going into engineering understand the importance of math and
physics? Take them to an amusement park. This session will show participants how a group of seniors
used the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator to determine the free fall concept to the area under the curve.
The session will focus on the explaining the activities, as well as provide hands-on experience using roller
coaster scale models.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™ CAS
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, CALCULUS,
GEOMETRY, TRIGONOMETRY
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-SmartView™
303 TI-Nspire™ Technology and Seismology
305 Enhance Your Trigonometry Class with Graphing Calculator Activities
306 TI-Nspire™ Applications for Precalculus, Calculus, Algebra and Geometry
TI-Navigator™ System
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reverchon AB
Saturday
11:15am - 12:45pm
Parlor 357
302 Translating Exponential Functions with the TI-84 Plus, Tables, List, and the
Philip Magner, Peter Johansen High School, MODESTO, CA, USA
Explore the translation of exponential functions (y = a*b^(x - h) + k) using the Table, List, Seq, Vars, and
Stat Plot features of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. What is the effect on the graph of a, h, and k.
How can the Activites Center of the TI-Navigator™ system be used to help students match graphs?
Finally, Learning Check documents to check for understanding and follow-up on the progress of
student learning.
MARCH 1
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reunion F
309 Curves in a Circle
PRECALCULUS
Susan Howe, Long Reach High School, ELKRIDGE, MD, USA
“Nspire” your students to use TI-Nspire™ technology to investigate sine and cosine functions by collecting
data from a circle and observing the graphs of their data. This activity promotes discussion about period
and amplitude and introduces the unit circle.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reunion H
310 F20 Years: Twenty Lesser-Known Features of
GENERAL INTEREST
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™
TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • Apps, TI-83 Plus
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Marilyn Parker, Technical Resources, LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Co-Presenter: Robin Levine-Wissing
Twenty years experience and 20 graphing calculator features you may not have known about. Join in on
this session to explore some graphing features not automatically found by the average calculator user.
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11:15am - 12:45pm
Marsalis A
311 What is Under that APP Key on My TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator?
GENERAL INTEREST, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, CALCULUS,
GEOMETRY, PRECALCULUS,
TRIGONOMETRY
11:15am - 12:45pm
Marsalis C
GENERAL INTEREST
317 Freezing Point vs. Conductivity: Exploring a Relationship
Vincent Doty, Canastota Central Schools, CANASTOTA, NY, USA
This hands-on session will focus on the pedagogical assistants known as APPs (built-in graphing
calculator software applications). Get ready to investigate Area Formulas, Inequality Graphing,
Transformation Graphing, Catalog Help Apps. The focus will be on using the tools to teach mathematics.
CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY,
GENERAL SCIENCE
Patricia Maturo, Thomas Jefferson High School, ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA
Explore the several uses of the Vernier Software & Technology™ conductivity probe with EasyData™
software. Using these tools with the Vernier EasyTemp® USB temperature sensor, make connections
between the freezing point depression of a solution and its conductivity.
312 Extend the Power of the TI-Navigator™ System with Participatory Simulations
11:15am - 12:45pm
Baker
318 Nspired To Do Physics
PHYSICS, CALCULUS
Linda Antinone, Paschal High School, FORT WORTH, TX, USA
Become “Nspired” to do physics. This session will feature the use of TI-Nspire™ technology to promote
a deeper understanding of physics and mathematical concepts. This session will provide an activity that
explores position, velocity and acceleration as a function of time. Participants will be provided with a
pre-made activity document and learn how to create one of their own.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Sunset Suite 3
319 Using TI-Nspire™ or TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology to Investigate Families
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™, TI-73 Explorer™,
TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
11:15am - 12:45pm
Marsalis E
313 Bouncing Ball Motion Data Collection and Modeling
GENERAL MATH,
GENERAL SCIENCE
Gregory Williams, Maury High School, NORFOLK, VA, USA
Come and collect motion data for a bouncing ball. See how the mathematical analysis (modeling) of
the data unlocks the mystery of gravity.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Reunion C
314 Probability Simulations through Programming
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • CBR™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • Apps, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Marc Garneau, Curriculum & Instructional Svs, SURREY, BC, CANADA
Conceptions about chance and uncertainty can be enhanced through experimental probability, yet
simulations can often be very time consuming. Come learn how to use the power of programming to
run large simulations. The programming itself is instructional about probability, too.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Marsalis D
315 TI-Nspire™ Technology and Statistics: A Perfect Match
STATISTICS, ALGEBRA 2
Sharon Cichocki, Hamburgt High School, ORCHARD PARK, NY, USA
Interesting data sets and stat problems will be explored using TI-Nspire™ technology to demonstate
statistical concepts. Experience TI-Nspire technology in a new statistical way.
316 Navigating Biology with Agile Mind
BIOLOGY, MIDDLE
GRADES SCIENCE
Xavier Gonzalez, San Benito High School, BROWNSVILLE, TX, USA
Learn how to create highly interactive Biology lessons for your students by using the TI-Navigator™
system along with Agile Mind. The TI-Navigator™ system gets all of your students active in the learning
classroom. Teachers will learn how to use the TI-Navigator™ system and its various components in the
classroom for both lecture and instant student assessment.
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90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
of Functions
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
11:15am - 12:45pm
Parlor 359
320 Trig on a Paper Plate
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2
Betty Mayberry, Pope John Paul. II High School, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, USA
Co-Presenter: Irene ‘ Sam’ Jovell
The use of a paper plate, adding machine tape, string and songs are useful in helping students develop
the basic ideas of the unit circle and the Trigonometry developed from it.
11:15am - 12:45pm
Parlor 353
321 Linear Regression and Piecewise Functions for Algebra 1 and 2 using the
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Brandi Janeshak, Yulee High School, YULEE, FL, USA
Participants will do a miniature experiment called “Spaghetti Bridges” that will lead to linear regressions,
in addition to creating graph pictures using piecewise functions. Perform calculations and discover
relationships that will be checked and verified with TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus graphing calculators. All
attendees will receive handouts of activities that are classroom-ready.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pegasus A
322 My Transformation: How the TI-Navigator™ System Changed My Teaching
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
Brenda Lynch, Montgomery High School, CONROE, TX, USA
Co-Presenter: Amy Arel
Come experience the change that has occured in the presenter’s teaching since using the TI-Navigator™
system. Participants will begin with the “old way” and transform to the “TI-Navigator™ way.” The process
is eye-opening and the excitement is contagious. Both educators and their students will love it. Teachers
will never teach the same.
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus
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90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • CBL 2™, TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus
Mary Brese, Brink Junior High, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, USA
Using the TI-Nspire™ handheld, participants will be able to view the dynamic changes that vertical and
horizontal shifts create in functions. View multiple representations, simultaneously, to compare and
investigate changes in function equations, graphs and data tables. For the first time, participants will be
able to interact with the handheld’s screen, without changing from one window to the next – and all this
work can be saved to a downloadable file.
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
11:15am - 12:45pm
Pryor AB
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11:15am - 12:45pm
Bryan-Beeman
Corey Brady, Inquire Learning, WESTON, FL, USA
This session offers a hands-on introduction and overview of the capabilities of the TI-Navigator™ NetLogo extension. This technology has been demonstrated in prototype form and at research sites for
the past six years – come find out how you can bring it into your own classroom today. In NavigatorNetLogo activities, students can engage in activities called Participatory Simulations, which allow them
first-hand experience of real-world math and science in systems such as ecosystems, human and animal
populations, and aggregates at the molecular level. Moreover, because the environment is authorable,
you can customize these simulations or add to them yourself. This session will demonstrate the use of
the system and use it to run two simulations with the group. This is designed to give you a clear idea of
how TI-Navigator™- NetLogo would work in your class. We’ll also walk through the simple, three-click
installation process that will get you running these and other simulations on your TI-Navigator™ system,
back at home in your classroom. The session’s presenter was a lead developer of the system and is
authorized to do professional development for it. Best of all, the software and sample models are free to
TI-Navigator™ system users.
STATISTICS, GENERAL MATH,
PRECALCULUS
MARCH 1
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pegasus B
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
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323 Navigating Algebra 1 with NUMB3RS
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland H
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
John F. Mahoney, Benjamin Banneker Academic HS, BETHESDA, MD, USA
This session will focus on use of the activities written to supplement the CBS TV series NUMB3RS
– a joint effort by Texas Instruments and CBS in assocation with NCTM to provide 9-12 teachers
and students with high-quality, engaging activities for understanding math. NUMB3RS activities
are developed by teams of math teachers and mathematicians. The presenter, one of the writers
of these activities, will explain how to use the activities with the TI-Navigator™ system in an
Algebra 1 classroom.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reunion A
ALGEBRA 1, GENERAL MATH,
GEOMETRY, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reunion B
ALGEBRA 1
324 Art and the Coordinate Plane
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-73 Explorer™,
TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-Nspire™
Naomi Fried-Kokason, Chatsworth High School, WINNETKA, CA, USA
Whether students are seeing the coordinate plane for the first time or they are not as engaged after
seeing it year after year, they are sure to love this lesson, which can be expanded to cover rigid motion
in geometry, and adapted for the TI-Nspire™ technology.
325 Activities for Algebra Using the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
326 What Can I Do with that Apps Button on the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator?
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-73 Explorer™
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
Donna Harris, ESC Region XI, SAGINAW, TX, USA
Participants will explore the following applications (Apps) on the TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator:
Area Formulas, Geoboard, Probability Simulation and Rational Number Rampage.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland F
327 Sequences and Series – Investigate Using Recursion and Iteration
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
PRECALCULUS
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland G
ALGEBRA 2, GENERAL MATH
60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Roberta Koss, T3, SAN RAFAEL, CA, USA
The topic of sequences and series can be introduced in Algebra 1 and extended in later courses.
Recursion methods will be used and extended to model sequential change.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland I
GENERAL MATH, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, GEOMETRY, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH, MIDDLE
GRADES SCIENCE
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60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
330 You Need Calculator Activities? We’ve Got Activities on the TI Web site
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus
Ray O’Brien, Cedarbrook Middle School, MALVERN, PA, USA
Co-Presenter: Jesus Cital
Need an activity for a particular lesson? The TI Web site has subject-specific activities that are long
enough for block schedules or short enough for a 45-minute class. Come find out how to locate the
activity you need. They are available and free to download and use as part of your lesson plan.
331 Visualization and Cabri™ 3D
GEOMETRY
Kate Mackrell, Institute of Education, London, UK, KINGSTON, ON, CANADA
This session will look at ways in which Cabri® 3D can be used to enhance students’ ability to visualize
in 3D, either through the teacher’s construction of files in collaboration with students, the use of
preconstructed files or independent student activities. No prior experience with Cabri 3D is required.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland K
332 Conic Sections With Cabri™ 3D and TI-Nspire™ Computer Software
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 2,
PRECALCULUS
Ray Klein, Northern Illinois University, GLEN ELLYN, IL, USA
The study of the conic sections seems to be disappearing from the secondary mathematics curriculum.
Why not include their study in the Geometry classroom? Come see how this can be accomplished with
Cabri™ 3D and TI-Nspire™ computer software.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Parlor 362
333 Education Technology Product Stewardship Program – Managing the
GENERAL INTEREST
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Environmental Impact of Calculators and Educational Accessories
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
W Richard Gartman, Texas Instruments - Education Technology, DALLAS, TX, USA
The session will provide participants with an overview of how Texas Instruments Corporate Social
Responsibility objectives are applied to the design and manufacturing of Education Technology
products and the actions taken to provide products with low environmental impact. The Education
Technology’s Product Stewardship Manager will present the various actions taken during the design and
manufacturing of Education Technology products. There will be examples of the internal and industrial
standards that are utilized to manufacture products with low environmental impact so they can safely be
used by the customer and meet standards and regulations for the elimination of hazardous materials.
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
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329 Using the Finance Feature to Calculate Car and Mortgage Payments
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland J
328 The TI-Navigator™ System and the Discriminant
Lawrence Maggio, Plainedge High School, BETHPAGE, NY, USA
This session is geared towards high school math teachers that can use the TI-Navigator™ system while
exploring the affects of the discriminant on quadratic functions. Participants will learn to use the
system’s Activity Center, LearningCheck™ and Quick Poll features to help ensure student understanding
of the four possible discriminants.
Saturday
Thomas Sullivan, Niwot High School, NIWOT, CO, USA
This session will explore the Finance application (App) on TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus graphing calculators.
Through a series of activities, participants will look at how students can invest their money, afford their
dream car and help their parents finance a house. If you are in the market for a new house, this session
is also for you. The Finance App is a great way to get students, parents and colleagues involved in
mathematics.
Vicki Shirley, Corinth High School, CORINTH, MS, USA
This session is for beginner or intermediate TI-83 Plus/TI-84 graphing calculator users and will feature
several activities that can be used in the Algebra classroom.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland L
MARCH 1
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cottonbowl
334 Algebra for All, TI Graphing Calculators for All
ALGEBRA 1, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH
Karie Gladis, Teacher Created Materials Publishing, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, USA
This session will introduce beginner and intermediate users to TI graphing calculator strategies that build
conceptual understanding of Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 concepts. Teachers will receive free lesson plans
and activities.
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marsalis G
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
GEOMETRY
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335 Using the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator and TI-Navigator™ System to
Enhance Fun and Learning in the Mathematics Classroom
60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™ , TI-73 Explorer™
Melissa Jackson, Monongahela Middle School, SEWELL, NJ, USA
At this hands-on session, participants will experience reflections, rotations and translations
coming alive on the TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator and TI-Navigator™ system. Learn how
the TI-Navigator™ system’s Screen Capture, Quick Poll, LearningCheck™ and Activity Center
features can be used to maximize the learning experience. See how the use of technology can
increase conceptual understanding and make learning math fun. These tools can improve
instructional techniques, change student attitudes towards mathematics and create a dynamic,
student-centered class.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marsalis F
336 Navigating Through Discounts and Sale Prices
GENERAL MATH
Katie Whitsett, Lake Highlands Junior High, DALLAS, TX, USA
This session will show real world applications while introducing algebraic thinking using the
TI-Navigator™ system and the TI-73 Explorer™. Participants will walk away with several activities
involoving discounts and sales tax.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marsalis B
337 Box-and-Whisker Plots in Real-World Situations Using TI-SmartView™ Software
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
Lisa Phillips, Florida State University School, TALLAHASSEE, FL, USA
Participants will be led through a lesson plan to help students learn the value of box-and-whisker
plots in real-world situations. First, the CPS system will show prior knowledge. Participants will then
measure their heights and record the results using TI-Smartview™ emulator software. These results
will be used to compare with hand drawn charts and included in a discussion of how to relate them
to real-world situations.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland A
338 Science is Powerful!
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE,
ELEMENTARY MATH
Barbara Andersen, Kalispell School District 5, KALISPELL, MT, USA
Science is a powerful thing but just what power is in different batteries waiting to be discovered by your
students? Using TI’s CBL 2™ data collection device with a voltage probe, unlock the secret to why some
electronic games take different amounts and different sizes of batteries. Explore the sum of power as you
add up batteries.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland B
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
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60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-73 Explorer™
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-83 Plus, TI SmartView™
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • CBL 2™, TI-73 Explorer™
339 The TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator: A Great Tool that Increases Students’
App-etite for Mathematics
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland C
340 Dynamic Geometry as a Bridge to Analysis
GEOMETRY, PRECALCULUS
Bowen Kerins, Education Development Center, NEWTON, MA, USA
Analysis has always had a dual nature. On one hand, analysis is concerned with beautiful calculations
that bring up hidden meanings and subtle connections, allowing one to express complex results in very
compact forms. On the other hand, analysis is the study of continuous change; the study of covarying
quantities. Dynamic Geometry software provides an opportunity for students to investigate analytic
behaviors of functions with a minimum of algebraic symbolism, providing a bridge between what
students learn in Geometry and what they learn in Precalculus.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland D
341 Exploring Geometry using the Cabri™ Jr. Geometry App
GEOMETRY
Leah Nillas, Illinois Wesleyan University, BLOOMINGTON, IL, USA
This is a hands-on session and introduction to the Cabri™ Jr. Geometry application (App). Participants will
learn basic commands as well as explore basic geometric constructions and relationships. The activities
in this session are designed to engage students in discovering geometric relationships and making
mathematical connections. Topics that will be covered include lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals,
circles, transformations and geometric relationships. The goal of this session is to orient teachers as to
how to use the Cabri Jr. Geometry App in enriching the teaching of Geometry in the classrooms.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cumberland E
342 An Introduction to TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology in the Geometry Classroom
GEOMETRY
Tracy Wingert, Le Mars Community High School, LE MARS, IA, USA
This session will provide participants a hands-on demonstration of how TI-Nspire™ CAS technology can
enrich the Geometry classroom. Come see how dynamically-linked constructions and representations
allow students to bring mathematical relationships to life.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reverchon AB
343 Precalculus: Where Math Ideas Come Together
PRECALCULUS
Lynda Vincent, North Salem HS, NORTH SALEM, NY, USA
Co-Presenter: Mary Lou Giannetto
Participants will engage in hands-on problem-solving lab activities that connect a variety of
mathematical ideas to real-world events.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moreno AB
344 Precalculus – A Few of My Favorite Things
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • Apps, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™ CAS
60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
TI SmartView™
Janice Mitchener, Carmel High School, CARMEL, IN, USA
This session will focus on some of the presenter’s favorite activities for the Precalculus classroom.
Participatants receive home lesson plans that are ready to use.
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Jeanette Burds, LAUSD, NORTH HILLS, CA, USA
The TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is a great tool that increases students’ App-etite for mathematics.
Come and dine on/investigate topics accessible to middle grade students and easily modified for high
school. The menu will include: Exploration of TI-84 Plus family models, linear relationships, iteration and
recursion, calculator software applications (Apps) and much more - preparte to leave with a doggie bag
of great ideas.
MARCH 1
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sanger AB
345 Oh, No – I Have a Flat Tire!
TRIGONOMETRY,
PRECALCULUS
Patricia Montgomery, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, FAIRFAX, VA, USA
Co-Presenter: Patricia Gabriel
Using the animation capabilities of TI-Nspire™ technology, a traditional trigometric modeling will come
alive. ParticIpants will model the motion of a tire as it rolls over a nail. Data will be collected and analyzed
to determine the sinusoidal model that describes this motion.
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Parlor 357
346 Graph Piecewise Functions, Regression Using the App Stats/List Editor
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2,
CALCULUS
Donald Griffin, Greenville Technical College, GREENVILLE, SC, USA
Co-Presenter: Robin Baumgarner
Participants will graph some piecewise functions, learn different ways of exploring them and use the
Stats/List Editor to graph a regression model.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reunion G
347 Optimization Problems Revisited with TI-Nspire™ Technology
CALCULUS, PRECALCULUS
Frederick Groves, Early College High School, MASSILLON, OH, USA
By using TI-Nspire™ technology, this session will look at a number of optimization problems in the
document model. This allows students to explore, manipulate models and make their own conjectures in
multiple formats. Join in for an exploration into the versatile nature of this exciting technology – come be
“Nspired.”
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reunion E
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reunion F
CALCULUS, GENERAL INTEREST,
PRECALCULUS
60-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • Apps, TI-89 Titanium
354 TI-Nspire™ Technology for Geometry
GEOMETRY
Nicole Waihman, La Porte High School, SUGAR LAND, TX, USA
Co-Presenter: Lisa Waihman
This session will focus on using TI-Nspire™ technology in the Geometry classroom to help teach students
some of the more difficult concepts regarding triangle and circle proofs.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marsalis D
355 Using TI-Nspire™ Technology with the Built-In Data and Statisitcs Feature
Scott Knapp, Glenbrook North High School, CHICAGO, IL, USA
Explore how to use the SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard to help improve classroom instruction, as
well as key features of TI-SmartView™ emulator software.
STATISTICS
Beverly Farahani, Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute, KINGSTON, ON, CANADA
This session will introduce participants to TI-Nspire™ technology’s built-in Data & Statistics function
and how it can be used to engage students.
349 TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator Apps for the IB Teacher
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pryor AB
356 Electrophoresis with the Vernier Software & Technology™
348 Get Smart with TI-SmartView™ Software for SMART Board™ Interactive
Whiteboards
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI SmartView™
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • Apps, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-Nspire™
James Nakamoto, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA
This session will review all graphing calculator Apps essential to IB teachers and permissible for student
use, plus a look at others valuable to have in class.
David Kapolka, Key Curriculum Press, ALTO, USA
Come learn how to use TI-Nspire™ technology with data collection probes from TI and Vernier
Software & Technology™ – effective ways to bring math and science alive for educators and students.
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
351 Designing TI-Nspire™ Documents to Engage All Students in Learning
GENERAL INTEREST
Gail Burrill, Michigan State University, EAST LANSING, MI, USA
Co-Presenters: Tom Dick, Wade Ellis
The TI-Nspire™ electronic document structure allows educators to create lessons and multi-phased
activities for students in order to help develop their understanding of concepts, exploration of
mathematical relationships and discovery of solutions to interesting and challenging problems.
Designing activities using a set of guiding principles that take into account how students learn and
related research can help ensure that learning opportunities are maximized for all students.
Christine Kasitz, Opportunities For Learning Charter School, SUN VALLEY, CA, USA
The TI-30XS MultiView™ scientific calculator is powerful in helping General Math students overcome
obstacles with fractions, decimals, percentages, basic problem solving and data manipulation. Tips
and tools for helping students overcome their apprehension of using a calculator will also be
addressed. Educators will receive several hands-on lessons that are classroom ready.
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • Apps, TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Electrophoresis System
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate
Julie Ealy, Penn State University, NESQUEHONING, PA, USA
The use of the Vernier Software & Technology™ electrophoresis system will be discussed and results
shown from laboratory experiments using the system.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bryan-Beeman
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • CBL 2™, CBR™, TI-Nspire™
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marsalis A
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General Math
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reunion C
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
GENERAL INTEREST, ALGEBRA 2
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353 Using the TI-30XS MultiView™ Scientific Calculator with At-Risk Students in
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-30XS MultiView™
350 TI-Nspire™ Technology and Data Collection Probes for the Beginner
GENERAL MATH, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH
Saturday
GENERAL MATH, MIDDLE
GRADES MATH
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reunion H
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marsalis C
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marsalis E
MARCH 1
CHEMISTRY, ELEMENTARY SCIENCE,
MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™ CAS
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baker
COLLEGE MATH/SCIENCE,
GENERAL MATH, GENERAL
SCIENCE, PHYSICS
352 I’m “Nspired”
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-73 Explorer, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
357 Mixing pH
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, CBR 2™
Scott Alan Blanchard, Biscotti Educational Cener, MACOMB, MI, USA
A lot is mentioned about pH. We know some are bases and some are acids, but what does that mean?
pH levels affect fih in streams and even hair with shampoo advertisig. But what is it and how is it affected
when two or more solutions of varying pH are mixed? In this session, using techology, we will find out
what happens in varying situations.
358 Beyond The Ball Bounce
60-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
TI SmartView™
Jacklyn Bonneau, Mass Academy of Mathematics and Science, NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT, USA
Co-Presenter: Louise Chapman
Many teachers have seen the ball bounce activity and its analysis. This activity takes this great
introductory activity one step further. By manipulating lists and a very basic knowledge of Physics,
participants will also see conservation of energy and the power of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator
in data analysis.
Kevin Simms, Salme City Schools, SALEM, VA, USA
This session will provide participants with activities they can use to encourage the exploration of Algebra
topics in the classroom.
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MARCH 1
Saturday
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunset Suite 3
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
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359 Data Collection with TI’s CBR 2™ and CBL 2™ Devices for
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reunion B
High School Mathematics
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate • CBL 2™, CBR™
Lynn Adsit, Lake Washington High School, KIRKLAND, WA, USA
Co-Presenter: Kim Schjelderup
If you’ve been using TI graphing calculators for a while and now want to broaden your skills to include
real data collection, then this is the presentation for you. This session will include demonstrations
and ideas for using TI’s CBR 2™ and the CBL 2™ data collection devices with three accompanying data
collection sensors: light, voltage and temperature. The goal is real data generation that models many
of the key functions studied in Algebra 1 and 2.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Parlor 359
360 Rethinking the Use of TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology in the Middle Grades
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
Darlene Whitkanack, Chicago Teacher Center, WINFIELD, IL, USA
This presentation will use TI-Nspire™ CAS technology to explore algebraic concepts with middle school
students. How can educators help children see the result of correctly applied operations to both sides
of the equation? Based on research on how seeing this done correctly shortens the learning time
for students, participants in this session will expand the ideas to the whole range of TI-Nspire™ CAS
capabilities. See how technology can truly change the sequence of concepts educators teach in
amazing ways.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Parlor 353
361 TI-SmartView™ Software Scripting Makes Teaching Fun and Effective
GENERAL INTEREST,
COLLEGE MATH/SCIENCE
Ravinder Kumar, Alcorn State University, ALCORN STATE, MS, USA
It is well established that interaction with students helps improve their learning. Math teachers are
usually very busy writing on the black or white board. Scripting with TI-SmartView™ software helps a
teacher plan teaching sessions so that the focus moves from the board to students, providing more
time to interact with fellow students. Additionally, the scripting process involves careful and thoughtful
working with the delivery of the lesson. It helps a teacher make the instruction more systematic, detailed
and effective. This certalnly results in a healthy learning environment. This session will use a modeling
problem to show how to script the lesson.
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™ CAS
60-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • TI SmartView™
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Pegasus A
362 Algebra Activities with the TI-Navigator™ System for Beginners
ALGEBRA 1
Prudence Cain, The University of Texas at Austin, AUSTIN, TX, USA
Participants will explore the TI-Navigator™ system’s Activity Center feature using topics from Algebra 1
such as graphing linear functions, probability, scatter plots and data analysis.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Pegasus B
363 Wow, The TI Navigator Changed My Classroom
ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY
Terry Politi, Cecil County Public Schools, ELKTON, MD, USA
Participants will receive a presentation on how the TI-Navigator™ system can be used with all levels
of students and all topics. Specifics will include a demonstration of the system’s Activity Center, Screen
Capture, Quick Poll and Class Analysis features.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reunion A
364 Bungee Barbie and Kamikaze Ken
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
COLLEGE MATH/SCIENCE,
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
PRECALCULUS
John LaMaster, Indiana University Purdue University Ft Wayne, FORT WAYNE, IN, USA
Working in teams, participants will simulate the testing of the drop height of a bungee cord so that their
action figure can come as close as possible to splashing in a pool of water without actually hitting the
floor (i.e., maximum thrill but no kill). This activity has been used in middle school classrooms as well as
in college Precalculus classes. The TI-84 Plus graphing calculator will be used in the session (although any
graphing technology model may be used).
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90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
MARCH 1
Saturday
365 It’s Never Too Late to Learn About Apps on the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Graphing Calculator
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Janice Herron, Fairley High, MEMPHIS, TN, USA
Co-Presenters: Janice HerronVelma Hodges
Participants in this session will experience hands-on activities for Algebra 1 through Precalculus. Come
see how to utilize in your classroom TI’s graphing calculator applications (Apps) – Algebra 1 Part 1,
Algebra 1 Chapter 5, Conics and Transformation Graphing. Learn how to work smart – not so hard.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland L
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
366 How to Engage Middle School Students in the Exploration of Algebraic Concepts
Using the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator and TI-Navigator™ System
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™, TI-73 Explorer
Marty Mackar, Forest Park Middle School, EUCLID, OH, USA
Co-Presenter: Vanessa Ayers, Chris Brady
This session will feature the use of the TI-Navigator™ system’s Data Analysis feature to make instructional
decisions based on the needs of students, as well as a lesson that was developed by the presenters to
strengthen conceptual understanding of algebraic concepts. The presenters’ urban middle schools are
in their second year of participating in TI’s MathForward program, which has enabled the school to raise
its state test scores. Come hear about these accomplishments, other challenges as well as advice for
implementing the program.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland F
367 Inspired Quadratics – Conceptual Investigations of Parabolas Using
TI-Nspire™ Technology
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
PRECALCULUS
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland G
368 Algebra Concepts on the TI-Nspire™ Handheld
ALGEBRA 2, CALCULUS,
PRECALCULUS, TRIGONOMETRY
Tracy Watson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, MALVERN, AR, USA
Co-Presenter: Corey Boby
The TI-Nspire™ handheld offers teachers a new approach to presenting algebra concepts graphically,
numerically, verbally and analytically using a document model approach. In this session, participants
will get hands-on experience to this approach and discuss the doors it can open in the classroom.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland H
369 Exploring Functions with the Transformation Graphing App
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
PRECALCULUS
Marc Garneau, Curriculum & Instructional Svs, SURREY, BC, CANADA
Come experience how TI-Nspire™ technology can help students to make powerful connections among
multiple representations of parabolas to develop and to enrich their understanding. Participants will
solve quadratic equations with complex roots – graphically.
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • Apps, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Sherri Abel, JL Mann Academy, MAULDIN, SC, USA
Use the Transformation Graphing application (App) on a TI-84 Plus family graphing calculator to curve-fit
linear, quadratic and sinusoidal data. Explore transformations of parent functions. This totally hands-on
session is fun and informative. Participants also receive a CD of classroom-ready activities.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
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Cumberland I
370 TI-Navigator™ System 101
GENERAL INTEREST
Corey Boby, Benton Public Schools, MALVERN, AR, USA
Co-Presenter: Randy Lobe
Perhaps you’ve experienced the TI-Navigator™ system from the student’s perspective but have been
wondering what the teacher’s role is – then this session is for you. Come learn how to create a class,
operate the Screen Capture feature and launch a Quick Poll feature from the teacher’s classroom
computer. This session will be a great opportunity for you to take the TI-Navigator™ system for a
test drive.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland J
GEOMETRY
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Marsalis F
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
371 Julia and Mandelbrot Sets: Internet-Based Lessons
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, Voyage 200™
Ryan McCluskey, Texas Tech University, LUBBOCK, TX, USA
Explore some of the mathematics behind the Julia and Mandelbrot sets using Web-based activities for
the Geometry classroom. Topics include complex number iteration, the creation of Julia sets and the
connection between the Mandelbrot and Julia sets. Previous knowledge of Julia and Mandelbrot sets,
while not required, is recommended.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland K
372 Polyhedra and Nets using Cabri™ 3D
GEOMETRY
Colette Laborde, University of Grenoble, GRENOBLE, FRANCE
Participants will experience activities making use of Cabri™ 3D facilities and direct manipulation that
help students understand better the structure of polyhedra and the relationships between a
polyhedron and its nets. Some of these activities require the move from polyhedra to their nets
and conversely. A range from simple activities to more complex ones will be provided. No prior
knowledge of Cabri™ 3D is needed.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Parlor 362
373 An Exploration of the World of FREE Resources from TI
GENERAL INTEREST
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
60-Minute Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, TI-89 Titanium™,
TI-10, TI-15 Explorer™, TI-Navigator™
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
374 Focus, Locus, Hocus Pocus! The Magic of the TI-Nspire™ Locus Tool
ALGEBRA 2, PRECALCULUS
Suzanne Moyers, C.E. Byrd High School, SHREVEPORT, LA, USA
Using the TI-Nspire™ Locus construction tool, students can connect geometric representations with
their definitions in locus form. Multiple representations are possible using TI-Nspire™ technology’s
built-in Graphs & Geometry function and by capturing points in the technology’s built-in
Lists & Spreadsheet function.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Marsalis G
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
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90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Saturday
376 Use TI’s CBR™ 2™ Motion Detector to Convert Your Students’ Motion into Graphs
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • CBR™, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Karen Cockburn, Havermale High School, SPOKANE, WA, USA
TI’s CBR 2™ motion detector will be used to demonstrate how to capture student motion and make sense
of position, time and velocity. Science teachers will love what this data collection device from
TI can do for student understanding of motion and graphs. Students will love the action and fun of
making graphs from their own movements.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Marsalis B
377 Bowling, iTunes and Skiing: Math that Matters to Kids
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
Charlene Larsen, Crescent View Middle School, SANDY, UT, USA
Co-Presenter: Jane Martain
Kid-focused, real-world problems will be used to teach and understand the meaning of linear equations
and simultaneous equations. Participants will use TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus graphing
calculators to build tables on the home screen, create graphs and develop the functions or find the
intersection point of the two graphs.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland A
378 Off to Neverland
ELEMENTARY MATH
Jane Martain, Jordan School District, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA
Co-Presenter: Charlene Larsen
Participants will use non-standard measurement tools to measure distances on maps. They will also
create a map from a children’s story, determine distances on their map using non-standard measures,
and do other measurement activities (including use of TI’s CBR 2™ motion detector, the TI-10 and
TI-15 Explorer™ calculators.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland B
379 Navigating through Algebra 1
ALGEBRA 1
Abigail Hernandez, Trinity High School, TRINITY, TX, USA
Co-Presenter: Rick Sanchez
Come see how the TI-Navigator™ learning system can enhance your Algebra I classroom. This session
will focus on algebra concepts such as linear functions, linear inequalities, transformations, and
quadratic functions. Come experience how the TI-Navigator™ system can keep all your students
engaged in algebra.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland C
380 Transformations in the Coordinate Plane using the TI-84 Plus Family and
Tanya McMahon, Texas Instruments, DALLAS, TX, USA
Grab your picks and shovels and come along for this fun and informative exploration of the FREE
resources TI has to offer you. From NUMB3RS and EXPLORATIONS™ activities to funding resources,
everyone should walk away from this dig with some newly found treasure.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cottonbowl
MARCH 1
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 1
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-73 Explorer™, TI-84 Plus
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-10, TI-15 Explorer™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™
TI-Navigator™ System
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Margaret Bambrick, Volusia County Schools, DELAND, FL, USA
Co-Presenter: Ruth Casey
Participants will explore transformations of geometric figures in the coordinate plane, then create their
own figure and apply those transformations. Opportunities for assessment using the TI-Navigator™
system will be discussed and demonstrated.
375 M&M’s Galore - Data Analysis for Middle School Grades Using the TI-73 Explorer
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™,
TI-73 Explorer™, TI-Nspire™
Elizabeth Smith, Episcopal High School, JACKSONVILLE, FL, USA
Co-Presenter: Sherry Colarusso
What colors are in your M&M bag? How about your neighbor’s? We will collect our data and aggregate it
using the TI-Navigator™. Additionally, we will display and analyze our results. Walk away with an activity
you can use in your classroom complete with a PowerPoint presentation.
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MARCH 1
Saturday
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland D
GEOMETRY
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381 From Alexandria, VA, to Los Angeles, CA – Discovering Euclid with Urban Youth
through Technology
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™ CAS
Joshua Cook, Ánimo Justice Charter High School, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
Euclid’s Postulates can be a tedious exercise for even the math fluent. Through the use of the
visually-dynamic graphing capabilities of TI-Nspire™ technology, students can move through Euclid’s
Postulates with enough speed and engagement to appreciate the mathematical rigor – and actually
enjoy the constructions. In doing so, students will not merely be told that SAS is a formula for triangle
congruence or that pi is 3.14. They will understand why SAS holds true and from where the ratio
for pi originates.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cumberland E
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 1
382 Quick, Easy, Interactive Geometry Lessons using the Cabri™ Jr. Geometry App on
the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator and TI-Navigator™ System
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reverchon AB
383 TI-Nspire™ Technology – I Wished Upon My TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator!
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2,
CALCULUS, COLLEGE MATH/
SCIENCE
Charles Hofmann, LaSalle University, DRESHER, PA, USA
Co-Presenter: Roseanne Hofmann
An introduction to TI-Nspire™ technology features for intermediate TI-84 Plus graphing calculator users,
including multiple representations of problems, integration of text documents and calculator features,
dynamic graphing, two way integration of graphic and spreadsheet/list representations and more.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Moreno AB
CALCULUS, COLLEGE
MATH/SCIENCE
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Nspire™
384 Exploring Differential Equations by Using Cooperative Learning and
The Voyage 200™ Personal Learning Tool
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • Voyage 200™
Félix Eduardo Bueno Pascual, Tecnológico de Monterrey, CÓRDOBA, MEXICO
Co-Presenter: Miguel Angel López
The objective of this session is showing how to use cooperative learning and the Voyage™ 200
personal learning tool in order to obtain and analyze the analytical, numerical and graphical solution
to differential equations with boundary value problems. Participants will carry out the solutions of
some differential equations to observe how TI educational technology supports the transmission
and acquisition of knowledge.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Sanger AB
386 Trigonometry of Life
TRIGONOMETRY
Stan Pappo, Half Hollow Hills retired teacher, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY, USA
Participants will explore the connection between breathing and trigonometric curves. With the use
of a pressure gage and breathing apparatus, data will be collected and analyzed using the graphing
calculator Transformation Graphing application (App). The TI-Navigator™ system will be used to send
the data to-and-from each participant in this session.
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90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
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2:15pm - 3:45pm
Parlor 357
387 Bending Asymptotes and Bouncing Off Infinity
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2,
TRIGONOMETRY
Christopher Harrow, The Westminster Schools, ATLANTA, GA, USA
A transformational exploration of parent functions, polynomial root behavior and the residual effect
of data regression are all you need to quickly understand the complete graphical behavior of any
rational function. TI-89 Titanium, TI-Nspire™ and Computer Algebra System (CAS) capabilities are
employed to streamline the presentation. The content is applicable to classrooms with any level of
available technology (or even none at all).
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reunion G
388 Exploring Precalculus and Calculus Concepts Using the
CALCULUS, PRECALCULUS
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-89 Titanium, TI-Nspire™ CAS
TI-89 Titanium Graphing Calculator
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-89 Titanium
Noe Medrano, Region XIII ESC, AUSTIN, TX, USA
Co-Presenters: Xavier Gonzalez, Rosa Medrano
Explore limits, derivatives and integrals using the TI-89 Titanium graphing calculator. Learn how students
can use this learning tool to minimize errors on the AP Calculus exam. Use downloaded programs to
explore theorems and concepts. Learn a few tips that can save students time on the AP exam. Everyone
is welcomed to attend this session, especially if you have experience, expertise and successes to share
with other participants.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™ , TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Katie Binkley, Franklin Heights High School, COLUMBUS, OH, USA
Co-Presenter: Julie Henricks
This session is focused on developing quick activities with the Cabri™ Jr. Geometry App that can be
used to introduce, expand or investigate concepts of geometry, such as polygons, circles, special
triangles and transformations. The session also ties in the TI-Navigator™ system and Cabri Jr. Geometry
App for classroom discussions.
MARCH 1
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reunion E
389 What Can We Learn from Student Responses on AP Calculus Exams?
CALCULUS
Craig Wright, ETS, NEWTOWN, PA, USA
This session will focus on the free-response problems from the 2007 AP Calculus AB and BC Exams. The
session will also cover the strengths and weaknesses of student responses and a discussion of possible
ways to improve student performance in the future.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reunion F
390 Caught in the Middle with You … Median-Median Lines
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
Jim Haskins, Clayton High School, ST. LOUIS, MO, USA
Using visualization skills and knowledge of slope and y-intercept, students often estimate “good” linear
models for discrete data and then check estimates against the ordinary least squares regression equation
given by TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus graphing calculator technology. The Median-Median line is another way
of fitting a linear function to discrete data and can be arithmetically determined “by hand” by beginning
Algebra students. This session will compare Median-Median lines and least squares regression equations
(examples include some with outliers that distort the least squares regression line enough so it is almost
unusable for interpolating/extrapolating information).
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reunion H
391 TI-Nspire™ Technology for Terrified Teachers
GENERAL MATH, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2
Pamela Dase, Centennial HS, POWELL, OH, USA
Co-Presenter: Karie Gladis
This is a real beginner session, introducing the basics of TI-Nspire™ technology through beginner lessons
at the Algebra 1 and 2 levels. Participants will receive a CD with lessons and the TI-Nspire™ files used
during the presentation.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Marsalis A
392 Success for Every Student through Individualized TI-Nspire™ Documents
GENERAL INTEREST, ALGEBRA 1
Allan Bellman, University of California, Davis, SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Every class has students with different learning needs. See how slightly different TI-Nspire™ documents
can be used in a class to meet each student’s individual needs. See how different groups in a classroom
can easily have completely different classwork assignments. See how students with different learning
styles can each be accommodated. All of this individualization in a normal classroom can occur with
typical teacher-led discussion. Come prepare to have all your students succeed.
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90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
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393 Virtual Labs Using TI’s CBR 2™ and CBL 2™ Data Collection Devices
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Apps, CBL 2™, CBR™,
TI SmartView™
Richard Snow, Center for Distance Learning and Innovation, PARADISE, NL, CANADA
This session will demonstrate how to use the CBR 2™ motion detector, CBL 2 data collection device,
TI-SmartView™ software and Elluminate Live!® technology to conduct a virtual lab. Participants will
see the use of Vernier Software & Technology™ EasyData™ software to collect quadratic and
exponential data.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Marsalis E
394 TI-Nspire™ Technology and SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards –
What a Fantastic Combination
GENERAL INTEREST, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, CALCULUS,
COLLEGE MATH/SCIENCE,
GEOMETRY, PRECALCULUS,
TRIGONOMETRY
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Reunion C
395 Making Connections with Optimization Problems on TI-Nspire™ Technology
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2,
CALCULUS
Vicki Carter, West Florence High School, FLORENCE, SC, USA
Participants will use TI-Nspire™ technology to explore several max-min problems, highlighting the
connection of the algebraic, numeric and geometric representations of the problem situations. After
exploring several problems, participants will create a simple optimization problem on the TI-Nspire™
learning handheld.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Marsalis D
396 An Overview of the Statistics Functionality of TI-Nspire™ Technology
STATISTICS
Gloria Barrett, Deerfield Academy, DEERFIELD, MA, USA
This session will provide an opportunity for participants to become familiar with the statistics features
of TI-Nspire™ technology. In addition to looking at how TI-Nspire™ technology does familiar statistical
computations, special attention will be given to the enhanced functionality of the built-in
Data & Statistics function.
Tom Reardon, Fitch High School / Youngstown State University, POLAND, OH, USA
Participants will find out what a Computer Algebra System (CAS) is and obtain hands-on experience
using CAS on the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld. Find out how you can use CAS along with activities
developed to help teach difficult concepts in Algebra 1 and 2 classes (as well Precalculus and Calculus)
with amazing results. The next frontier is creatively incorporating CAS into the high school mathematics
curriculum in the United States – become a pioneer. This session will be presented on a SMART Board™
interactive whiteboard.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Pryor AB
397 “APP-ly” the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator to Your Biology Classroom
BIOLOGY, GENERAL SCIENCE
Jeff Lukens, Roosevelt High School, SIOUX FALLS, SD, USA
What’s hidden in that APPS key on the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator keypad? Come to this session
and press that key and “APP-ly” the power of APPS to the Biology classroom.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Bryan-Beeman
CHEMISTRY, ALGEBRA 2
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate • Apps
Saturday
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Baker
399 Experimenting with the Vernier Software & Technology™ Dynamics System
PHYSICS
Lucas Diamond, Pope John Paul II High School, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, USA
This session will focus on two or three standard experiments that can be done with the Vernier
Software & Technology™ Dynamics System. It is an excellent session to attend if you have never worked
with dynamics carts and would like to learn in a no-stress environment. Participants will use TI’s
CBL 2™ data collection device with force sensors, low g accelerometers and motion detectors. All of
these experiments are from the Vernier publication “Physics with Calculators.” Enjoy 90 minutes
completely free of friction.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Sunset Suite 3
400 Overcoming TI-Navigator™ System Phobia and Using the System to Organize
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • CBL 2™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Your Classroom
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™
Rebecca Bell, Marble Hill School for International Studies, NEW YORK, NY, USA
Participants will learn strategies for using the TI-Navigator™ system to kick off their class without
making students wait. Participants will also take turns “driving” the system: Send LearningCheck™
documents to students, collect documents, review data with the Class Analysis feature, and navigate
the Activity Center feature.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
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ALGEBRA 2, PRECALCULUS
401 A Beginner’s Look at the Sequence Mode on TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family
Graphing Calculators
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Rebecca Caison, Retired, MEBANE, NC, USA
Explore the sequence mode on TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family graphing calculators using
real-world applications.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Parlor 353
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
MARCH 1
GENERAL INTEREST,
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
402 But How Did You Do That? Neat Constructions for Modeling with
TI-Nspire™ Technology
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Nspire™,
TI-Nspire™ CAS
Stephen Arnold, Compass Learning Technologies, KIAMA, AUSTRALIA
TI-Nspire™ and TI-Nspire™ CAS technology offer wonderful tools for geometric approaches to algebraic
modeling. This session looks at a range of great activities from TI’s online Activities Exchange and takes
participants through the steps of building these dynamic models.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pegasus A
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
403 TI-Nspire™ Technology in the Algebra Classroom Using the
TI-Navigator™ System, Version 4.0
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™, TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Douglas Roberts, Franklin Heights High School, HILLIARD, OH, USA
Co-Presenter: James Kozman
Come see how to use TI-Nspire™ and TI-Nspire™ CAS technology in the Algebra classroom. The use
of this educational technology will be tied together using a classroom networking system, the
TI-Navigator™ system, version 4.0. Activities will be shown using multiple representations in the
Algebra 1 and 2 classrooms.
398 Data Sharing in the Science Classroom
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Apps, TI-Navigator™,
TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Tami Plein, Burlington High School, BURLINGTON, IA, USA
Co-Presenters: Pat Maturo
Want to increase student participation in your science classroom? Experience how the TI-Navigator™
can provide immediate feedback from your students, help collect and aggregate student generated
data, and facilitate the integration of math and science. Vernier Software & Technology™ EasyData™
and pressure sensors will be used.
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ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
GENERAL SCIENCE, PHYSICS,
PRECALCULUS, STATISTICS,
TRIGONOMETRY
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reunion A
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reunion B
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 2
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404 Data Collection and Analysis for Mathematics and Science Classes Using
TI’s CBR 2™ and CBL 2™ Data Collection Devices
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • Apps, CBL 2™, CBR™, TI-Navigator™,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI SmartView™
Delbra Robinson, Office of Mathematics, CHESTERFIELD TWP, MI, USA
Participant will use TI’s CBL 2™ and CBR 2™ data collection devices and Vernier Software & Technology
EasyData™ software to explore light, temperature, voltage and motion related graphs by collecting,
measuring and analyzing real-time data in a motivating, high-energy, enriched content-related activity.
This session will demonstrate how to simulate and facilitate a lab situation during a regular 55-minute
math/science classroom setting that will challenge students to extend their thinking by connecting and
applying their learning.
405 A Correlation of TI Graphing Calculator Apps to NCTM Standards and How Apps
Bozenna Graham, Wesley College, GLEV WAVERLEY, AUSTRALIA
This session will present a year 10 activity involving algebraic fractions. The activity is based on the TI-89
Titanium graphing calculator and Computer Algebra System (CAS), which can be run as a class activity or
a mini-test. The session shows how to incorporate CAS to solve some fraction problems.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland I
411 Navigation 102
GENERAL INTEREST, ALGEBRA 1
Randy Lobe, Capital High School, OLYMPIA, WA, USA
Co-Presenter: Corey Boby
This session is the next step after Navigation 101. Come learn more about the TI-Navigator™ system
software and go more in-depth so you can go back to your own schools and put what you have learned
to use in your classroom.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland J
412 M3 – Marriage of Mathematics and Meteorology
PRECALCULUS, COLLEGE
MATH/SCIENCE
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland K
GENERAL MATH
GENERAL SCIENCE,
GENERAL MATH
Jan Brown, USA Today, SIOUX FALLS, SD, USA
Co-Presenter: Jeff Lukens
FREE ... FREE ... FREE. A teacher’s favorite 4-letter word. USA TODAY® has teamed with Texas Instruments to
produce dozens of free activities for math and science teachers. Come to this session and try an activity
or two, and learn how to access all of the others.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland F
408 T3: Tricks my Teacher Taught me
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,TI SmartView™
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland G
409 Investigating Lines with the TI-Navigator™ System
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
CALCULUS, COLLEGE MATH/
SCIENCE, MIDDLE GRADES
MATH, PRECALCULUS
Deborah Kula, Sacred Hearts Academy, HONOLULU, HI, USA
Slopes, y-intercepts and so much more. Experience the excitement and understanding that the
TI-Navigator™ system can bring to the Algebra, Precalculus and Calculus class as students build a
classroom learning community.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • CBR™, TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
TI SmartView™, TI-Nspire™
Cyndy Howes, Ravenwood High School, BRENTWOOD, TN, USA
Co-Presenter: Ron Howes
Using data available to everyone, discover the marriage of mathematics and meteorology available
to use in the classroom. This session’s presenter is a high school math teacher and her husband a
meteorologist. Come and explore the marriage of physics and mathematics through meteorology.
413 Experiences with Introducing TI-Nspire™ Technology for Teaching Math in the
Danish High School
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™ CAS
Bjørn Felsager, Haslev Gymnasium and HF, HASLEV, DENMARK
Co-Presenter: Brian Olesen
Two pilot-site teachers from Denmark will demonstrate some of the activities that were found useful
when introducing TI-Nspire™ technology in a Danish High School – the only one in the country to have
switched completely to TI-Nspire™ technology this past year. The goal of this workshop is to give an
impression of what kind of new TI-Nspire™ activities can successfully engage students and teachers.
One primary focus will be the investigation of relationships between variables using examples from
Geometry and Precalculus. No prior experience wih TI-Nspire™ is required.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Dana Morse, Skaneateles High School, SKANEATELES, NY, USA
Unlock the advantages of the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Come learn how to give students
multiple ways to check their work and gain the confidence they need to succeed in mathematics.
Reinforce classroom lessons with TI educational technology.
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Jerald Murdock, Key Curriculum Press (Author), INTERLOCHEN, MI, USA
Using TI-Nspire™ technology, data collection tools and creative hands-on investigations will enable
participants in this session to create interactive, ongoing conversations about mathematics and five
necessary strands for successful learning. These investigations and conversations will suggest corrections
and adjustments about the mathematics, our solutions and the roles engaging, reasoning, applying,
understanding and computing must play for success in Algebra.
90-Minute Hands On • Intermediate • TI-89 Titanium
407 What Could Be Better Than Free?
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4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland L
ALGEBRA 2
410 Algebra, Data and TI-Nspire™ Technology
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
406 Fraction Machine – Algebraic Fraction Using CAS and the TI-89 Titanium
Saturday
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland H
can be Used to Enhance Student Performance
Jack Madding, Burkburnett High School, WICHITA FALLS, TX, USA
In this hands-on session, participants will look at a correlation between TI graphing calculator software
applications (Apps) and NCTM Standards. A partial list of Apps included in the session are: Alegbra 1
Part 1, Algebra 1 Chapter 5, Decimal Defender, Math by Hand, Cabri™ Jr. Geometry, Area Formulas,
What’s My Angle and Probability Simulation.
MARCH 1
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Parlor 362
414 TI Products in Teachers Training at Charles University, Prague, The Czech Republic
GENERAL MATH, GEOMETRY
Jan Kaspar, Charles University, Fac. of Math. and Phys, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Come learn which TI educational technology products are being used in Teachers Training at the
Charles University, Fac. of Math. and Phys. in Prague, The Czech Republic – TI graphing calculators,
TI-Interactive!™ software, the Cabri™ Jr. Geometry App and more are highlighted.
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate • TI-Interactive!™
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-Navigator™, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
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415 Visualizing Concepts of Rate of Change with TI-Nspire™ Technology
PRECALCULUS, CALCULUS
Judith Olson, University of Hawaii, HONOLULU, HI, USA
Co-Presenter: Raymond Chan
The dynamic feature of TI-Nspire™ technology’s Grab-and-Move feature provides students with a
dynamic learning tool to help them understand the concept of rate of change of various functions.
By being able to “grab and move” the points on a graph, students can visualize that the instantaneous
rate of change at a point, if it exists, is the slope of the tangent to the curve at that point. Participants
will receive hands-on experience using TI-Nspire™ technology and a classroom snapshot where this
technology helps promote collaborative discussion.
GEOMETRY
416 Data Collection Using the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator and
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland D
422 TI-Nspire™ and the Dilemma: I Taught It But They Didn’t Learn
ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY
Gail Burrill, Michigan State University, EAST LANSING, MI, USA
Some ideas are just tough to teach - at least students find them tough to learn. How can we use
TI-Nspire™ technology to help students make sense of concepts such as area or slope in ways they
will remember and be able to use in new situations? We will consider some of the stumbling blocks
for learning and examples of activities that can help students move forward in their learning.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland E
423 The Ups and Downs of Max-Min Problems
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
CALCULUS, GEOMETRY,
PRECALCULUS
Fred Decovsky, Teachers Teaching With Technology, MILLBURN, NJ, USA
Improve student understanding and create an engaging classroom environment by exploring a couple
of Max-Min problems using the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator, TI-Navigator™ system, Cabri™ Jr Geometry
Application (App) and TI-Nspire™ technology to model situations. These problem-solving, standardsbased investigations can be used in Algebra 1 and beyond.
418 Advanced Techniques with the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator: Bet You
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reverchon AB
424 Newton’s Law of Cooling from Algebra 2 through Calculus
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE
90-Minute Hands-On • Advanced • TI-73 Explorer™
PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 2,
CALCULUS
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland A
419 It is “Hot, Hot , Hot” with the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator and Science in
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marsalis G
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cumberland C
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™
TI-Navigator™ System
MIDDLE GRADES MATH,
ALGEBRA 1
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™, TI-73 Explorer™
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marsalis F
417 Exploring the TI-73 Explorer™ Graphing Calculator and Apps for Math in the
MIDDLE GRADES MATH
Donna Porter, Kirby High School, MEMPHIS, TN, USA
Co-Presenter: Causaundra Bradley
In this hands-on session, participants will investigate data collection and statistics on the TI-73 Explorer™
graphing calculator through interesting and engaging activities that make learning math fun.
Middle Grades
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • Apps, TI-73 Explorer™
Kelli Mallory, McKinney ISD, FRISCO, TX, USA
The middle school math years should best be characterized by fun, interesting and motivating activities
that promote learning. In this session, teachers of middle grade math students are welcome to explore
first-hand how the TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator and its Apps can capture student interest and
provide for an engaging and meaningful math experience.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marsalis B
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
Didn’t Know it Could Do That!
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • CBL 2™, TI-73 Explorer™
Marsha Burkholder, Westgate Elementary, COLUMBUS, OH, USA
Learn how to use the TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator and TI’s CBL 2™ data collection device in the
elementary classroom for inquiry science.
4:00pm - 3:30pm
Cumberland B
ALGEBRA 1, PRECALCULUS
420 “Nspire” Your Students with EXCEL-lent Mathematics: Using Microsoft Excel®
Robert Kimball, Wake Technical Community College, RALEIGH, NC, USA
Students need to have experience using spreadsheets as tools in mathematics – to solve problems and
as an aid in understanding concepts. Using Microsoft Excel® software in the classroom can be rewarding.
The TI-Nspire™ handheld also provides students with spreadsheet capabilities – to inspire educators to
use such tools in the classroom. Participants of this session will be given Excel files and TI-Nspire™ (.tns)
files to use and will see the power of TI-Nspire™ technology and electronic spreadsheets.
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PRECALCULUS, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, CALCULUS,
TRIGONOMETRY
and TI-Nspire™ Technology’s Lists & Spreadsheet Feature
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
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90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Robert Knittle, Jobs For the Future, WORCESTER, MA, USA
Co-Presenter: Tim Williams
Come “steer” yourself into a visual demonstration of Geometry. The Cabri™ Jr. Geometry App can help
students discover theorems and postulates. Without a computer, the Cabri Jr. App is a dynamic way to
understand the components of Geometry. This session will guide participants, even those experiencing
the Cabri Jr. App for the first time, with ways to bring more interactive Geometry to the classroom. Reach
“deep in the heart” of students. Have no fear, the graphing calculator is here to help students.
David Young, Fayetteville, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, USA
Come see all the power of the TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator as a learning tool to teach
mathematics and science. Come get ideas for your classroom.
Elementary School
421 Beginning Cabri™ Jr. Geometry Activities
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sanger AB
TRIGONOMETRY,
PRECALCULUS
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90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™ CAS
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Ann Drobnis, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA
Co-Presenter: Patricia Gabriel
In this session, participants will collect data using the Vernier Software & Technology™ EasyData™ USB
temperature sensor and TI-84 Plus family graphing calculator. Use the data in a variety of activities
for Algebra 2, Precalculus and Calculus classrooms. Participants will receive student worksheets with
appropriate teacher notes for all three levels.
425 Advanced TI-Navigator™ System for High School Math
90-Minute Hands-On • Advanced • Apps, TI-Navigator™, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
David Sword, Lamphere High School, HIGHLAND PARK, MI, USA
This session is not an introduction to the TI-Navigator™ system, but is intended for those who are already
using the system in the classroom. Participants will see a variety of sample lessons that can only be done
(realistically) using the TI-Navigator™ system.
426 Using TI’s CBL 2™ Data Collection Device to Collect the Sine Curve
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • CBL 2™, TI-83 Plus,
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Stephen Bismarck, University of Georgia/Clarke Central High, PORT ORANGE, FL, USA
This session will show how to model a sine curve from a real-world structure – a lighthouse. Using a
functional lighthouse model, TI’s CBL 2™ data collection device with light sensor, as well as the use of
a TI-84-Plus graphing calculator, participants will learn how to collect data, use the sine regression
and analyze it.
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427 An Introduction to the TI Nspire™ Handheld for Upper Level Math Classes
PRECALCULUS
Lisa Waihman-Holley, Dulles High Shool, SUGAR LAND, TX, USA
Co-Presenter: Nicole Waihman
Ever have trouble explaining the ambiguous case triangle when exploring the Law of Sines? Come see
how easy it is with the TI-Nspire™ handheld in action. This and other explorations on the handheld will
be demonstrated. Participants will receive electronic files that can be used in the classroom.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reunion G
ALGEBRA 2, COLLEGE
MATH/SCIENCE
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reunion E
PRECALCULUS, CALCULUS
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-Nspire™
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate • Apps, TI-84 Plus, TI SmartView™
Lisa Yocco, Georgia Southern University, STATESBORO, GA, USA
Customize the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator using applications (Apps) and bring Algebra courses to life
with TI-SmartView™ software. Apps to be explored include Catalog Help, CellSheet, Inequality Graphing,
Transformation Graphing, Simultaneous Equation Solver and Polynomial Root Finder.
429 Student Observations of Patterns Using Dynamically Connected Representations
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2
Elizabeth Tucker, Carolina Springs Middle, LEXINGTON, SC, USA
Through engaging real-world activities and capabilities such as multiple representations, come see how
TI-Nspire™ technology can help make the Algebra curriculum “connect” for your students.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marsalis A
432 Beginning with TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology
GENERAL INTEREST, CALCULUS,
GEOMETRY, PRECALCULUS
Marian Prince, Hull Middle School, SAWYER, MI, USA
This session will use TI-Nspire™ CAS technology to investigate the number and will introduce participants
to TI’s latest learning handheld. TI-Nspire’s power of multiple representations will also be shown with
a classic geometry problem.
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Richard Sorensen, Vernier Software & Technology, BEAVERTON, OR, USA
Co-Presenter: Verle Walters
Graphing calculator data collection has never been this easy. Join this hands-on session to discover how
easy it is to collect data using a TI-84 Plus family graphing calculator and Vernier Software & Technology™
EasyData™ software. Explore math and science activities that make use of the Vernier EasyTemp® USB
temperature sensor and EasyLink® USB sensor interface and TI’s CBR 2™ motion detector.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reunion C
435 Does Barry Bonds Deserve a Break?
STATISTICS
Eric Sever, Mill Creek High School/Georgia Perimeter College, HOSCHTON, GA, USA
Baseball is one of the most statistically driven sports. Participants will use some easily-obtained data to
look statistically at topics like salaries, attendance, steriods and more. A variety of statistical topics will
be discussed, such as regression and inference. Designed for the beginning or intermediate AP or non-AP
statistics instructor.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marsalis D
436 Application of the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator in Quantitative Analysis Linear
STATISTICS
Murney Bell, Anchor Bay High School, CHESTERFIELD, MI, USA
The presenter will share lessons and activities that have achieved positive results with students when
using TI-Nspire™ CAS technololgy in the classroom.
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
education.ti.com/t3
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-84 Plus
Programming with Simplex Tableaux
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate, Advanced • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Guy DeMarco, Briarcliffe College, LYNBROOK, NY, USA
The application of TI-84 Plus family graphing calculators to linear programming from graphic analysis
through the simplex and the dual. Because the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator removes the drudge of
calculations, class time can be spent in analytical approaches to verbal problems. Several examples will
be supplied.
TI-Nspire™ CAS Technology
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
90-Minute Hands-On • Intermediate, Advanced • Apps, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
GENERAL MATH,
GENERAL SCIENCE
431 The Challenges Found in Instructing All Students to Use
GENERAL MATH, ALGEBRA 1,
ALGEBRA 2, GENERAL MATH,
GEOMETRY, STATISTICS,
TRIGONOMETRY
Vernier Software & Technology™ Probes and TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator/
Vernier LabPro® Data
434 Data Collection Made Easy
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire CAS™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Nspire™
433 Introduction to Research for Middle and High School Students using
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marsalis E
on the TI-Nspire™ Handheld
430 “Connect the Dots” with TI-Nspire™ Technology
Saturday
Cheryl Lindeman, NCSSSMST/Central Virginia Governor’s School, LYNCHBURG, VA, USA
This session will showcase how Vernier Software & Technology™ physiology and water quality sensors
can be used to help students understand data collection and analysis. The Vernier LabPro® and the
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator are used as the bridge from math classes to learning about
the fundamentals of research. Examples will be shown as to how Vernier physiology labs can be
modified to give quick demonstrations designed to spark students’ interest and good questions. The
open-ended question approach will be modeled.
TI-84-Plus Gaphing Calculator
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reunion F
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GENERAL INTEREST,
GENERAL SCIENCE
428 Enrich Your Algebra Course with Apps and TI-SmartView™ sofware on the
Douglas Lapp, Central Michigan University, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI, USA
Co-Presenter: Denny St. John
This session will describe student use of dynamically connected representations during an inquiry
investigation. The TI-Nspire learning handheld allows various mathematical representations to be linked.
These linked representations can then be manipulated to change all representations simultaneously,
providing a new vehicle for exploring a sequence of iterated function values under composition. Effects
of initial seed value, function parameters, and function characteristics are investigated for an iterated
sequence. Student approaches for the specific investigation and the potential for classroom instruction
will be discussed.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reunion H
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marsalis C
MARCH 1
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pryor AB
437 Motion Graphs with the TI-Navigator™ System
GENERAL SCIENCE,
GENERAL MATH
Mary Norris, Salem High School, SALEM, VA, USA
Participants will learn how to use the TI-Navigator™ system to help students connect linear graphs with
their physical meanings.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bryan-Beeman
438 Teaching Photosynthesis with Technology
GENERAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY,
CHEMISTRY, MIDDLE GRADES
SCIENCE
education.ti.com/t3
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate • TI-Navigator™
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • CBL 2™, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Judy Day, NC State University, RALEIGH, NC, USA
Co-Presenter: Louise Chapman
Learn different ways to teach photosynthesis in the classroom. Hands-on experiments using colorimeter,
gas pressure, CO2 and O2 sensors will be explored. Handouts of different set-ups and options will be
provided.
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MARCH 1
Saturday
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Baker
PHYSICS, GENERAL SCIENCE
Session Details
439 LEPLA – A Web Resource of Learning Materials for Science with Handhelds –
Origin, Present and Future
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • CBL 2™, CBR™,
TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-89 Titanium,
TI-92 Plus, TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS
Bogdan Zoltowski, Technical University of Lodz, LODZ, POLAND
Co-Presenter: Lars Jakobson
The LEPLA project (Learning Environment for Physics Laboratory Activities) was originally a European
Union project that has been completed. It is now continued within the T3 Science Group in Europe and
will hopefully continue growing. LEPLA is a Web-based platform, with laboratory instructions in English,
German, French, Italian, Polish and Swedish for more than 30 experimental activities for handheld data
collection equipment (TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus, TI-89 Titanium/TI-92 and TI-Nspire™ technology). This session
will present the aims of the project and hands-on examples of some of the modules at the platform.
Also some examples of the continued work to adopt the experiments for TI-Nspire™ technology will be
presented.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunset Suite 3
440 Assessment using the TI Navigator™ System
ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2,
PRECALCULUS
Mark Baetz, Salem High School, SALEM, VA, USA
Co-Presenter: Kevin Simms
Teachers are always wondering, “Am I reaching my students?” The TI Navigator™ system supplies teachers
with the power to assess each student’s understanding at any given point during a lesson. The Quick
Poll and Activity Center features are just two avenues to obtain instant student assessment during a
lesson, giving the teacher the ability to make instructional modifications in order to reach every child
in the classroom. The system’s Class Analysis feature is another powerful tool that enables the teacher
to address the appropriateness of an assessment and determine areas of strengths and weaknesses for
individual students.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Parlor 359
441 Managing Calculators and Materials for New Teachers
GENERAL INTEREST
90-Minute Hands-On • Beginner • TI-Navigator™
90-Minute Lecture/Demonstration • Beginner • TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus,
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Elizabeth Ahlgren, Morse High School, LA MESA, CA, USA
Co-Presenter: Paula White Wilson
Managing calculators and instructional materials can be daunting for the new teacher. In this sessions,
we will identify the many ways to organize and manage that make this part of the educator’s job easier
and more efficient. We will also discuss common calculator issues that come up in class and answer
questions relating to the responsibilities of pre-service and new teachers.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Parlor 353
442 Microsoft PowerPoint® for Math and Science Faculty
GENERAL SCIENCE
Robert Matthews, Design Science, Inc., FREDERICKSBURG, TX, USA
Want to use Microsoft PowerPoint® to help present your lessons, but need a little help with the ‘how to’?
Learn how to enter equations and graphs onto your slides, and how to use color and animation to bring
the equations to life. We’ll also discuss the key to creating interactive PowerPoint® quizzes and games:
action buttons. There will be a free follow-up webinar on March 6 to answer questions and to reinforce
techniques learned during the session.
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T3 International Conference
90-Minute Demonstration • Beginner, Intermediate
education.ti.com/t3
Sunday
Power Session Details
MARCH 2
Sunday
Power Session Details
8:00am - 9:30am
Reunion E - F
POWER SESSION
8:00am - 9:30am
Reunion A - C
POWER SESSION
8:00am - 9:30am
Reunion G - H
POWER SESSION
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T3 International Conference
MARCH 2
Power Session Details
9:45am - 11:15am
Reunion E - F
Shouting Shouting Won’t Grow Dendrites: Techniques for Managing
a Brain-compatible Classroom
Dr. Marcia L. Tate, PhD
Have you ever noticed that the same student can travel from one classroom to another and exhibit
different behaviors depending upon teacher expectations and management techniques? While we know
that not all brains are the same, there are teachers who consistently meet the needs of various brains in
a well-managed, proactive classroom. Learn the secrets these teachers already know as they maximize
instructional time and minimize disruptions. Participants will: Establish rituals and routines for a wellmanaged, proactive classroom environment. Develop a classroom management plan that addresses
unique student needs. Learn strategies for managing students who provide teachers with exceptional
behavioral challenges, e.g., learned helplessness, attention deficit disorders, oppositional disorders and
conduct disorders.
POWER SESSION
A Functional Bestiary
Dr. Dan Kennedy, Baylor School
You know that the greatest integer function is continuous everywhere except at the integers, but do you
know of a function with domain all reals that’s continuous only at the integers? I’ve collected several
examples over the years of such strange and fascinating functions and have put them into my Functional
Bestiary. At this Power Session I hope to be able to exhibit these beasts for your entertainment − and
perhaps occasional amazement!
Secrets of Mental Math
Dr. Arthur Benjamin
Arthur Benjamin will demonstrate and explain the secrets of rapid mental calculation. Dr. Benjamin
teaches mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and is one of the world’s fastest “lightning calculators.”
He is also a professional magician and the author of several books, and has received national recognition
for his writing and teaching of mathematics. He has presented his mixture of mathematics and magic
to audiences all over the world. Professor Benjamin will demonstrate and EXPLAIN: How to multiply
numbers in your head faster than a calculator! How to figure out the day of the week of any date in
history! How to memorize 100 digits of pi!…And other amazing feats of mind!
education.ti.com/t3
9:45am - 11:15am
Reunion A - C
POWER SESSION
9:45am - 11:15am
Reunion G - H
POWER SESSION
education.ti.com/t3
Sunday
Matheatre Presents ... Calculus: The Musical!
Calculus: The Musical! is a comic “review” of the concepts and history of calculus. It was born as a
teaching tool in the presenter’s classroom. He found that setting formulas and rules to music helped his
students learn and retain tricky information. “Maxima” and “minima” is an abstract concept to a lot of us,
but when sung as a rousing “Can-Can” chorus, it’s fun and easy to remember! A blend of sketch comedy,
musical theatre and classroom lecture, MATHEATRE has created a performance piece to show that
although calculus is used in rocket science, well…it isn’t exactly rocket science.
Using musical parodies that span genres from light opera to hip hop, we introduce and illuminate such
concepts as limits, integration and differentiation. With our unique comic style we dramatize some
high points of calculus’ history. From Archimedes to Riemann, the quest for the instantaneous rate of
change and the area under the curve comes to life through song! Musical tributes to The Beatles, Gilbert
& Sullivan, Madonna, Petula Clark and even Eminem are just a few of the artists who have inspired this
engaging and educational lesson that is nothing at all like your high school textbooks. Calculus: The
Musical! promises to be entertaining to the arithmophobe and the rocket scientist alike.
TI-Nspire™ – Bringing Inspiration to the Classroom
Come participate in this informative Q&A session presented by a panel of experts comprised of TI-Nspire
product developers, TI Education Technology Consultants, and teachers who participated as a “pilot
school” where TI-Nspire was first introduced to faculty, administrators, and of course, students. Come
hear what everyone is saying and glean insight into how best to introduce this new technology at your
school. Come ready with your questions, we’ve got the answers!
Inquiry, Data, Understanding, and TI-Nspire™
Tim Erickson
Have you noticed how students get derailed by context? Even when they’re good with symbols, students
in science and math are often flummoxed by a real-world situation. They have trouble coordinating
actual data with their book-learning. Yet working with data is more important now than it ever was. How
can we bring data into the classroom to give students the experience they need? During this talk, we’ll
look at a variety of sources of data ranging from simulation to video to automatic data collection; we’ll
explore the importance of multiple representations; we’ll see how data gives students a context where
they can make sense out of what they are learning; and we’ll see how today’s technology makes it all
possible.
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