Melinda DeCoriolis, Director
19601 W. Bluemound Road, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI  53045
Phone: 262-370-5451
Fax: 262-787-9501
e-mail: sracademy5451@sbcglobal.net
Week 3: July 28-August 1, 2008/Grafton

STATEWIDE ACADEMIES

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Chiwaukee Academy
Kenosha/Racine Area
August 11-15, 2008
 

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Christa McAuliffe Academy
Appleton Area
July 14-18, 2008
 

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Cray Academy
Chippewa Falls Area
July 4-7, 2008

 

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Gitche Gumee Academy
Ashland Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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John Muir Academy
Verona Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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Northwoods Academy
Rhinelander Area
August 4-8, 2008
 

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Sally Ride Academy
West Allis Area/June 23-27, 2008
Waukesha Area
/July 14-18, 2008
Grafton Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
Fond du Lac Area
/August 11-15, 2008

 

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Star Academy
River Falls Area
July 29-August 1, 2008
 

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Washburn Academy
Holmen Area/July 14-18, 2008
Onalaska Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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WASDI

 

TECHNOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

INSTRUCTOR(S):  Gary Luck, UW-Milwaukee & Pat Hopfensperger, Mequon-Thiensville School District
GRADE LEVEL: 8-12
CREDIT: 2
 

This course is for teachers of pre-algebra through advanced algebra.  The course will explore algebra and geometry concepts and problems using the TI-83 Plus/TI-84.  The objectives of the class are to assist teachers in gaining the confidence to use new teaching strategies and lessons as they incorporate the use of technology in their classrooms; to instruct teachers in the exploration/investigation model of teaching secondary mathematics including algebra, data analysis, and other topics; to engage teachers in significant problem situation and in the use of technology as a tool for learning mathematics.  Participants will have the opportunity to experience activities, experiments, and data collection with some CBL and CBR activities and with applications form Cabri Jr.

Participants need not be experienced graphics calculator users.  Worksheets and handouts will be provided, as will time to discuss pedagogy and the significance and appropriateness for the activities.  Participants are encourage to bring favorite activities to share.

 

Sally Ride Academy