1. NCTM Conference November 29th & 30th
Maria D’Amato
Amanda Larson
Derek Pipkorn
Rachel Strutz

2. Mathematics Instruction Using Decision Science and Engineering (MINDSET)
Goal: To enhance multi-step problem solving and student attitude toward math
Based on engineering modeling approach to teaching math
Introduces careers to students
Uses computational thinking
Emphasizes word problems
Mainly for high school seniors
Uses math practice standards 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Resources - www. MINDSETproject.org
Sample chapters available

3. A Day in Giant Land Read the story: Jim and the beanstalk
Follow up activities in a packet
Reviews conversions, ratios,
proportions, scale factors,
slope, graphing, best-fit line,
measuring
Materials needed: 11x17 paper, tape, string, ruler, meter stick, large life size paper, handouts

6. Solving Problems to Understand Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Functions
Great videos
All materials were taken from resources
illuminations, etc.
Handshake problem – Used paper pentagon and string to demonstrate the relationship of the diagonals to a polygon
Tower of Hanoi

7. Reclaiming Lost Ground: Research-Based Interventions for Unprepared Algebra Students
Intensification – teaching at on-level content
Big need to make connections
Instruction model: Launch, Investigate, Debrief

8. Which glass has more volume?