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AP® Calculus (BC)
July 23 - 26, 2012
James Madison High School, San Antonio, TX
The participant will have an opportunity to study, share their best
practices, and work current AP questions and released exams with time
devoted to writing their own AP questions. We will focus on the BC
topical outline with special emphasis placed on timing, topics that
need supplementing in current texts, and the "BC only" topics.
Participants should have some familiarity with AB Calculus.
Topics and activities:
- Parametric, Polar, and Vector Functions
- Series and Sequences including Taylor's Theorem with Lagrange
Remainder
- Improper Integrals
- Applications of Integration to Density and Work including Tanker
Problems
- Logistical Differential Equations
- Slope Fields and Euler's Method
- A Look at the AP Reading from my experience as BC Table Leader
- Calculator Activities Related to Above Topics
What participants should bring:
- Graphing Calculator
- Favorite Games, Projects, or Worksheets to Share
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AP® Calculus (AB)
July 23 - 26, 2012
James Madison High School, San Antonio, TX
This course is designed to meet the needs of the beginning
AP® Calculus teacher. Participants will become familiar with the
content and teaching methodology appropriate to the AP® course.
They will also become familiar with the AP® Exam format and grading
standards. Participants should bring a graphing calculator (if they
have one) and their textbook (if they wish to align it with course materials)
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Pre-AP™
Mathematics (HS)
July 23 - 26, 2012
James Madison High School, San Antonio, TX
This workshop will provide high school teachers with
instructional strategies to expand skills, concepts, and assessment
methods that prepare students for AP Calculus and Statistics success.
Topics and activities:
- Extend traditional topics
- Use a multi-representational approach to examine problems algebraically,
graphically, numerically, and verbally
- Use technology to reinforce these relationships and to experiment
and develop concepts
- Study strands including accumulation, rate of change, functions,
geometry, and elementary statistics
- Place emphasis on connecting algebra and geometry
- Share best practices in breakout sessions by subject area
- Design Pre-AP problems, lessons, and assessments in subject area
breakout sessions
- Explore online resources in a lab setting
- Participate in classroom-based activities that tie together multiple
concepts.
What participants should bring:
- Current textbook(s)
- Notebook paper for notes
- Graphing calculator
- A copy of a test you used this year
- Thirty copies of a favorite lesson or activity
- A blank CD for electronic copies of files
- A desire to try new things!
Presenter -
- Jill
Bell, Reagan High School, San Antonio, TX
Pre-AP™
Mathematics (MS)
July 23 - 26, 2012
James Madison High School, San Antonio, TX
This Pre-AP Middle School Math Institute will focus
on the importance and relevance of mathematics prior to Algebra I,
Algebra II and Geometry. Participants will be introduced to hands-on
activities that will supplement and enhance their teaching techniques.
There will be discussions about best practices and strategies to successfully
implement inquiry-based learning activities.
Topics and Activities of the course:
- The language of Algebra
- Solving equations and inequalities
- Linear and non-linear functions
- Data interpretation and probability
- Critical thinking skills will be explored
- Multi-representational approaches to look at problems analytically,
graphically, numerically, and verbally
- Exploration of internet websites and various forms of technology
to increase comprehension
What participants should bring:
- A favorite lesson, web site, activity or best practice they would
like to share with the class.
- A calculator that is used in his/her classroom, if available.
Presenter -
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