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Palm Springs, CA
Nov. 3-4
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BOOTH
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MOEMS Booth |
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DAY/DATE/TIME
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Fri - Sat | Nov 3-4, 06 |
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LOCATION
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Wyndham Hotel | |
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SPEAKER
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Richard Kalman |
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GRADES
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4-8 | ||
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DAY/DATE/TIME
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Fri | Nov 3, 06 | 1:15 pm |
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LOCATION
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Wyndham Hotel | ||
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TITLE
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Ten Amazing Mathematical Problems for Now — and 50 More for Later! | ||
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DESCRIPTION
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Rich, engaging problems capture students' interest, build problem-solving skills, review multiple concepts and basic skills, and train students to think mathematically. This interactive session will model teaching for creativity and empowerment, which are the keys to preparing students well for assessments. | ||
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SPEAKER
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Richard Kalman |
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GRADES
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Teacher of Teachers | ||
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DAY/DATE/TIME
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Fri | Nov 3, 06 | 3:15 pm |
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LOCATION
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Wyndham Hotel | ||
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TITLE
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Using Contests to Improve Teaching | ||
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DESCRIPTION
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Done correctly, good math contests empower and excite students while teaching them important concepts. More important, teachers develop greater depth in their comprehension, think more mathematically, and learn how to teach for creativity. We will discuss how to teach problem solving. You will receive a large packet of authentic problems. | ||
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SPEAKER
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Sandy Cohen |
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GRADES
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k-8 | |
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TITLE
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Can You Can Figure It Out? | |
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DESCRIPTION
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We will use a variety of strategies and teacher made and commercial manipulatives to solve interesting authentic problems. Change your point of view from computation to problem solving. Packets of problems are provided. | |