CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Using the New TI-Nspire to Empower Struggling Math Students to Improve Performance on the HSPA
Course ID #: 121007

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Monday, December 10, 2007
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Jamie Chaikin
Audience: Grade 9-12 Teachers, Supervisors, Technology Specialists, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
This workshop will show how the new TI-Nspire handhelds are being used in the classroom to allow students to solve problems using multiple representation of a problem; show how students can change a problem and see the impact, use the handheld to collect data for solving a problem, and how CAS has been integrated into both Algebra 1 and HSPA courses.

Objectives:
  • Show how lessons using the TI-Nspire have been implemented in the classroom including discovery learning.
  • Provide educators hands-on experience in using the calculators.
  • Compare the features of a TI Handheld with the TI-84 and show the benefits of the integrated problem views from both the algebraic and geometric perspective.

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Hands on experience with the TI-Nspire handheld.
  • Lessons that the educator can use in their classroom.

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!