TI-Nspire in the Mathematics Classroom

Sponsored by

The Salem State Collaborative

Location: Lynnfield High School, 275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Facilitators: Audrey Coats, Lynnfield Public Schools

Audience: Grade 7 – 12 Mathematics Teachers

PDP’s: 10 Hours

Dates: January 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2008

Time: 3:30 – 6 PM

Description:

TI-Nspires will be invading your classroom this fall. Your students can now purchase them online. Learn how this new graphing calculator will impact your classroom. You do not need to own a TI-Nspire as one will be made available for you during the workshop. In addition, time will be spent looking at the PC software available for purchase with the handheld. Classroom sets of TI-Nspire Calculators will be available to borrow for participants from either TI or from the collaborative (one set available.)

Session 1: Introduction to the basics of using the Handheld.

Session 2: Connectivity: How to bring together the different functions of the calculator.

This workshop will focus on using the gallery and improving the style of a presentation.

Session 3: Activities utilizing the handheld. Visit TI to access lessons and activities for all levels of mathematics.

Session 4: Writing your own activities: Something to bring back to the classroom.

Fee: $45 for Member Districts $175 for non-Member Districts

Registration Information:

Please register at our website www.salemcollaborative.org, or email the following information to Jim Kearns at registration@salemcollaborative.org. If you have registration questions, please either email (preferred) or call Jim at 781-771-4860.

Make checks or Purchase Orders payable to CPMSIE and Bring to the First Session

DEADLINE to sign up for TI-Nspire in the Mathematics Classroom is January 3, 2008.