CMC - South 2015: Full Schedule

Welcome to California Mathematics Council - South’s 2015 Annual Conference Program!
This year’s conference is in Fabulous Palm Springs, Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7!
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CMC-S Annual Conference Program Committee

8:30am PST

195: Orchestrating the FTC Conversation: Explore Prove Apply

We will use an inquiry-based approach to teach this central topic in Calculus: first generating the intuitive conceptual sense through targeted exploration; defining & proving; finally tapping into a rich mix of contexts and writing exercises.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4253

Speakers

Brent Ferguson

The Lawrenceville School

Ask me for a copy of my compilation of favorite mathy books. I'll have plenty with me throughout the weekend. : )I've taught for 20+ years in all HS course levels, in public and private, East coast and west, all-boys and coed. I now teach lots of Calculus and grade AP exams in June...it's... Read More →

FTC (CMC S 2015 Ferg) pptx

Bibliography Mathy (v3) pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Mesquite B

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 195
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

295: Composition – Slope Fields Forever

How do you practice for the AP Calculus performance? The TI-Nspire CX CAS is an instrument that makes it possible for students to explore, graph and learn slope fields and solve differential equations for a successful performance on the AP Exam.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8703

Speakers

Veronica Carlson

Math Teacher, Glendale UHSD

Kim Thomas

Math Teacher and Title I Coordinator, Moon Valley HS/Glendale UHSD

I am a high school math teacher in Arizona, an AYA Math NBCT, and a T3 National Instructor. I am passionate about teaching with technology to promote student understanding and exploration of mathematics.

Session Handout with link to other files pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree E

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 295
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:30pm PST

394: Calculus Before Calculus in a Student Centered Class

Why wait until calculus to have students explore topics such as rates of change. With technology, carefully written problems and student led discussions, they can grasp concepts before seeing them formally in a calculus class.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11268

Speakers

Susan Keeble

Calculus Before Calculus CMC South 2015 docx

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Renaissance-Mojave Lrng Ctr

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Gift, Tech
Session Number 394
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:30pm PST

495: I Love My AP Calculus Class!

Participants get motivational strategies for success in AP Calculus, review tips & tricks on building a successful AP program, explore ways to make their program and class exciting, and learn strategies to help ensure student success on the AP exam.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12623

Speakers

Howard Alcosser

Mathematics Teacher, Walnut Valley USD

Howard Alcosser has taught all levels of high school mathematics for 37 years. He has taught AP Calculus AB and BC and IB Higher Level Math at Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California for 32 years where he has been the architect of the AP Calculus program that was designated... Read More →

Alcosser CMC 2015 handout pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Renaissance-Mojave Lrng Ctr

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, Gift, STEM
Session Number 495
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

595: Composition – Slope Fields Forever

Speakers

Veronica Carlson

Math Teacher, Glendale UHSD

Kim Thomas

Math Teacher and Title I Coordinator, Moon Valley HS/Glendale UHSD

Session Handout with link to other files pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Chino A

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 595
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

694: 3 Sets of 3 Questions–Practicing Inquiry With Taylor Series

Participants will be introduced to a plan for teaching Taylor Series that starts the conversation with central questions. This inquiry is the seed out of which grows lots of rich mathematical fruit, including patterns, theorems, and habits of mind.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 19310

Speakers

Brent Ferguson

The Lawrenceville School

Inquiry, Including Taylor Series (CMC S 2015 Ferg) pptx

Bibliography Mathy (v3) pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite G

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt
Session Number 694
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

695: Mathematical Modeling in Calculus: Classroom-Tested Examples

NCSSM mathematics has had a modeling focus for the past 30 years, so we have lots of modeling activities, both large and small, that have been classroom tested. This session will look deeply at 2-3 examples and share several more in a dropbox.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 19312

Speakers

Dan Teague

Instructor of Mathematics, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Durham

Dan Teague has been an Instructor of Mathematics at NCSSM since 1982. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Mathematical Association of America as Governor-at-Large for High School Teachers and as 2nd Vice President of the MAA and on the NCTM Board of Directors as a Director-at-Large... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite C

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies STEM
Session Number 695
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC