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Greensboro, NC
Oct. 30 - 31
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SPEAKER
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Richard Kalman |
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GRADES
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General | ||
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DAY/DATE/TIME
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Thurs. | Oct. 29 | 8:30 -9:15 AM |
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LOCATION
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Auditorium III | Joseph S. Koury Convention Center | |
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TITLE
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Math Contests Build Better Students 9 Ways | ||
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DESCRIPTION
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Mathematics contests prepare both students and teachers exceptionally well for assessment tests. We'll discuss the reasons why and sample five rich problems. You'll leave with an additional 53 Math Olympiad problems to use with your students. | ||
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SPEAKER
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Richard Kalman |
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GRADES
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3 - 5 | ||
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DAY/DATE/TIME
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Thurs. | Oct. 29 | 1:30 - 2:15 PM |
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LOCATION
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Augusta A/B | Joseph S. Koury Convention Center | |
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TITLE
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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? | ||
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DESCRIPTION
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These 5 authentic Math Olympiad problems were given to about 40,000 5th graders last year. Can you solve them? Why does it matter? Attendees will get another 53 problems (yes — solutions included!) to use with your students to help prepare properly for high-stakes testing. | ||
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SPEAKER
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Richard Kalman |
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GRADES
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9 -12 | ||
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DAY/DATE/TIME
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Fri. | Oct. 30 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM |
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LOCATION
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Arrowhead | Joseph S. Koury Convention Center | |
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TITLE
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THE WORLD’S GREATEST FACTORING PROBLEMS | ||
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DESCRIPTION
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There is so much more to factoring than what we teach. Using only Algebra 1 tools, we'll solve some of the most pernicious factoring problems ever devised. Enjoy the sparkle of creative thinking triggered by these remarkable expressions and equations. |
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SPEAKER
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Richard Kalman |
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GRADES
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6 - 8 | ||
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DAY/DATE/TIME
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Fri. | Oct. 30 | 9:30 -10:15 AM |
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LOCATION
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Arrowhead | Joseph S. Koury Convention Center | |
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TITLE
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Adding Zingers to Grades 4-8 | ||
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DESCRIPTION
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Great problems grab student interest and provide depth while reviewing skills. Handled correctly, they set a firm foundation for the SATs and ACTs, and prepare students well for statewide assessments. Participants will receive 60 problems. |
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