Helping Struggling Students Master Mathematics Part II Raise Confidence in Math Increase Test Scores Give Your Students Number Sense Practice with 85% to 90% accuracy Practical Hands on Activities Web sites Researched Based Data Presented by Valencia F. Thornton Grades (4-8) Title I Math Specialist State Approved 1 PLU Back by popular D E M A N D ! March 26, 2010 Clayton State University 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Morrow, Georgia For more information contact or

Helping Struggling Students Master Math Grades 4-8 A n Awesome Workshop! Join Valencia as she shows teachers new ways and practical strategies to help under- achievers become more successful in mathematics. Various techniques will be presented to assist teachers how to teach the Georgia QCC Objectives, and the new Georgia Performance Standards. The standards addressed will include: basic math facts, fractions, decimals, integers, proportions and problem solving skills. Creative ways of assessments will be demonstrated to incorporate a win-win environment for both the student and the teacher. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS  “Solving Equations” – Balancing Side A & Side B  “Proportional Reasoning” - Underline / Box with Colors  “The Meaning of 1/8” – Understanding Rational Numbers  Mastering Order of Operations using….. “OPERATION Code”  “The Prime Factorization ^ Square Root”……CONNECTION  Mastering!.. Greater Than/Less Than……. using SKITTLES®

Experienced Presenter Valencia F. Thornton, a math specialist and consultant has been leading students to success in math for 19 years! She was nominated for Who’s Who Among American Middle School Teachers. She has taught underachievers and has discovered ways to stimulate and motivate them into loving math! Excellent Presenter! “… when I used the “smiley face” assessment techni que, I have much success, less disruption in the classroom and students willing to try problems they previously considered hard! “…….William Paschal 8 th Grade “ With me being a first year teacher, this workshop was very helpful. I have learn to use inexpensive items to interact with children. This workshop was truly helpful.”…..Teacher, Dougherty County Schools “ Thank you for an inspiring day. Our teachers are energized. You are a blessing. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us! …….. Susan Enfinger, Georgia Master Teacher Confirmations will be sent via ! Please provide current address. You will leave knowing how to:  Motivate and sustain your students’ interest.  Identify Fool-proof strategies to help your students obtain GOOD grades.  Deliver math skills using the clustering methods.  Engage every learner so that they will leave and return to your class Motivated and Excited!  Strengthen your Struggling Students performance in Math!  Use creative ways to assess students’ progress with constant monitoring using the power of “why”, “show me how you…” and “talk that out aloud for me!”

How to Register: Send completed registration and payment to: C.R.A.M. Academy, LLC 3007 Panola Rd. Suite C. #102 Lithonia, Georgia Payment is preferred before day of workshop. Pre-registration required. Spaces are limited! Fax completed registration to (770) Who Should Attend? Title I Teachers, ElP Teachers, (3-8) Teachers, Administrators, Math Coordinators, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Parents Substitutions allowed ! Please FAX FORM “Helping Struggling Students Master Mathematics Part II” Workshop Date: March 26, 2010 First Name______________________________Last Name_______________________________ Position/Title ____________________Grade(s) Taught___________ School Name____________________________________________________________________ School Address___________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________State___________________Zip___________ Phone#(____)_____________________FAX__________________Work#___________________ SCHOOL DISTRICT_______________________________County________________________ Participant’s HOME ADDRESS____________________________________________________ City ______________________________State_________________________Zip______________ Phone#(__)__________________Mobile #(___)_________________ ________________ No. of participants who will attend___________Confirmations will be sent via . ___P.O. or Check Enclosed __Will bring check on day of session. ___ACCEPTS VISA/MC Registration Fee: $ per participant ( Send 3 more for $ each) Program Schedule Registration begins at 8:00-8:30 Workshop is scheduled from 8:45a.m. – 3:30p.m. Lunch will be provided!…. Parking Available. Workshop is held at: Clayton State University 2000 State University Morrow, Georgia (678) or (678)