1. Helping Struggling Students Master Mathematics 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) ____September 17, 2010 or____December 2, 2010 Clayton State University 2000 Clayton State Blvd Morrow, Georgia 30260 For more information contact (678)-516-0799 Title I Math Specialist State Approved 1 PLU Part I

2. Helping Struggling Students Master Math Grades 4-9 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 new Georgia Performance Standards. The standards addressed will include: basic math facts, fractions, decimals, integers, proportions and problem solving skills. Teachers will be able to understand how to implement vertical alignment planning. Creative ways of assessments will be demonstrated to incorporate a win-win environment for both the student and the teacher. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS  “Kung Fu Fighting” – Breaking Down the Barriers  “It’s Magic In the Markers”- Engaging Your Learner  “It Just Makes Number Sense” – Clustering Math Skills  “Fractions are always “write” – Writing across the curriculum  “If you are Happy and you Know It Integers” – Add Opposite

3. Experienced Presenter Valencia F. Thornton, a math specialist and consultant has been leading students to success in math for 21 years! She was nominated for Who’s Who Among American School Teachers. She has taught underachievers and has discovered ways to stimulate and motivate them into loving math! Excellent Presenter! “ Good presentation! Gives elementary teachers good insight to help prepare for the middle school!”…L. Glover, 2 nd grade Teacher “Excellent, energized presentations, appropriate ideas and models to use with the struggling student.” M. Galeaidi 3 rd grade teacher “I like the way you taught us how to add fractions conceptually. Teacher, Talbot County “I really enjoyed this class; it should be mandatory for all math teachers!..P. Hanley, 5 th grade teacher “Ms. Thornton’s “Helping Struggling Students Master Math”……Excellent, interactive, very applicable and easily communicable!….V. Turner, 7 th grade teacher Confirmations will be sent via e-mail! Please provide current e-mail 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!”.

4. How to Register: Send completed registration and payment to: C.R.A.M. Academy 3007 Panola Rd. Suite C #102 Lithonia, Georgia 30038 Payment is preferred before day of workshop. Pre-registration required. Spaces are limited! Fax completed registration to (770) 987-3047 Who Should Attend? Title I Teachers, ElP Teachers, (4-8) Teachers, Administrators, Math Coordinators, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Parents Substitutions allowed ! - - - - - - - - - - - Please FAX a COPY of all mailed-in registration forms - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - “Helping Struggling Students Master Mathematics Part I” Workshop Dates: ______September 17, 2010 or _____December 2, 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 #(___)_________________E-MAIL________________ No. of participants who will attend___________Confirmations will be sent via e-mail. ___P.O. or Check Enclosed __Will bring check on day of session. ___ACCEPTS VISA/MC Registration Fee: $210.00 per participant ( Send 3 more for $199.00 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 Clayton State Blvd. Morrow, Georgia 30260 (678) 466-5050 or (678)-516-0799