Duane Bollenbacher's 24th Annual Summer Mathematics Workshops
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – August 7-9, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This 3-day workshop is designed for sixth through eighth grade teachers of mathematics. There will be great emphasis on interaction and sharing of ideas among the participants. There will be time to develop enriching and enjoyable activities that you can take to your classroom in the fall.
This course, along with the June 12-14 HQT Workshop, may be used by an INTERVENTION SPECIALIST to become a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) in mathematics content.
*Note: This course is being offered for the first time by vote of past participants in Marilyn’s previous sessions.
Prerequisites
- Desire to improve middle school mathematics teaching
- Desire to find ways for you and your students to have fun
- Email Marilyn at misnlink@hometowncable.net with any special requests.
Equipment needed
- Bring textbook or any materials you have relating to Ratio and Proportional thinking. A favorite activity would be great.
- Have a notebook or binder to write information
- Bring your thinking cap!
- Bring your scientific or graphing calculator
- Bring any other equipment you think will enhance your experience
Content
- Integrating different mathematical topics
- Ratio
- Proportion
- Similar Figures
- Rates
- Solving problems
- And MORE…
Course expectations
- Attendance at all sessions
- Participation in all activities
- Share classroom hints
- Completion of an activity on teaching middle school mathematics during the workshop sessions
Problem to Ponder for the Workshop
Bring solution to the first class
In Mr. Bluffton’s gym class, Duane finds out that his walking rate is 2.5 meters per second. When he gets home he times his little sister Marilyn as she walks 100 meters. He figures that Marilyn’s walking rate is 1 meter per second. Marilyn challenges Duane to a walking race. Because Duane’s walking rate is faster, he gives Marilyn a 45 meter head start. Duane knows that Marilyn would enjoy winning the race, but he does not want to make the race so short that it is obvious that Marilyn will win. What would be a good distance to make the race so that Marilyn will win in a close race? Describe your strategy and give evidence to support your answer.
