#8301 Work Zone: Constructing Algebraic Concepts in the 3rd-5th Grade Classroom
Student activities designed for grades 3-5 will be used to introduce and promote familiarity with algebraic ideas include constructing growing patterns using isosceles triangles, analyzing situations with constant or varying rates of change, and observing and representing various patterns in an array.
Date: Wed. June 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenter: Dr. Kim Hartweg, WIU
Audience: Teachers of 3-5 grade Math
Cost: $75
CPDUs: 5
Registration Deadline: 6/11/2008

#8300 Work Zone: Constructing Algebraic Concepts in the Middle (6-8 grades) School Student
Student activities for middle school students in grade 6th-8th that promote algebraic thinking will be shared. These activities include using mathematical models to represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures. The activities and problems require students to use representations related to work with functions, and they highlight some of the interactions that may occur among these representations.
Date: Thur. June 19, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenter: Dr. Kim Hartweg, WIU
Audience: Teachers of 6-8 grade Math
Cost: $75
CPDUs: 5
Registration Deadline: 6/12/2008

#8302 Work Zone: Constructing Number Sense for the Early Elementary (PreK-2) Student
This workshop will focus on repeating and growing patterns, introducing the concepts of variable and equality, and examining relations and functions. Activities are designed to capture the interest of younger children as they investigate growing patterns, solve for missing addends, and use spinners to identify and explore functions.
Date: Mon. June 23, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenter: Dr. Kim Hartweg, WIU
Audience: Teachers of PreK-2nd grade Math
Cost: $75
CPDUs: 5
Registration Deadline: 6/16/2008

#8296 ISAT & Increasing Math Achievement
You will learn about guaranteed Best Practices to apply in your classroom that will raise your students' achievement in mathematics! These techniques, including mastery and spiraling, have been used in Dr. Neece's classroom and student achievement has consistently increased with all groups including low income students and minority students. Learn how to structure your curriculum and time with the students so that all students master the concepts! Each participant will receive a copy of Dr. Neece's book, Mastering Math-Every Student in all Schools.
Date: Tue. June 24, 2008
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenter: Dr. Susan Neece
Audience: 5th-10th grade math teachers
Cost: $110
CPDUs: 6
Registration Deadline: 6/17/2008

#8303 Preparing for the PSAE
How does the new scoring system effect PSAE preparation? This question will be investigated as participants review mathematical activities that relate to the standards, the frameworks, the ACT and the Work-Keys.
Date: Wed. June 25, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenter: Dr. Bob Mann
Audience: 9th-12th grade math teachers
Cost: $75
CPDUs: 5
Registration Deadline: 6/18/2008