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REGISTRATION TABLE
Registration will be located in the lobby of the Holiday Inn directly in front of the Windsor Ballroom
and will be held during the following times:
Thursday, October 4, 2012 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, October 5, 2012 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EXHIBITORS
All of our Exhibitors will be located in the Windsor Ballroom. Attendees will receive a separate
passport for each day and upon visiting an exhibit station the exhibitor will stamp the passport.
Attendees with 12 stamps on a single passport will be eligible for that day’s grand door prize of
an iPad3. Additionally, a special professional development certificate will be given to attendees that
visit the Ballroom. Exhibits will be open during the following times:
Thursday, October 4, 2012 8:00 AM. – 5:00 PM
Friday, October 5, 2012 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration is required for admittance to sessions, workshops and exhibits.
PLEASE WEAR YOUR BADGE AT ALL TIMES.
PLEASE BRING THIS PROGRAM BOOK TO THE CONFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Annual Two Day Sessions Hotel Information 5
Thursday 13 Index of Speakers 31
Friday 21 Map of Hotel 12
AMTNJ Board of Trustees 7 Presentation Format 4
Conference Strands 9 Professional Development 4
Dining Facilities 5 Registration Form 28
Directions 11 Speaker Email Addresses 29
First Time Orientation 5 Special Acknowledgements 3
Hospitality 5 Workshops & Special Functions 10
Special Acknowledgements: Special thanks to Amir Sofer, a student at Northern Valley Regional
High School – Demarest for designing our spectacular program cover. Thank you to all of our
proofreaders, Carmen Archetto, Neil Cooperman, Eileen Egan, John Hammett III, Deborah Ives, Connie
Kelley, MaryLou Lucas, Kristie Prokop and Nadine Williams. The environmental friendly bags donated
by EAI for our participants are greatly appreciated.
Thank you all!
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USING THE PROGRAM BOOKLET
This program booklet contains all the information you need to know about the Two-Day Conference. A
summary of general information and special events is highlighted on these pages. The headings on the
program pages indicate the day of the activities and the descriptive key for workshops is organized
sequentially by time segments. A sample entry of a session appears below.
REGISTRATION
A person can register for either one or two days. A one-day registration fee is $150 for members and $180
for non-members. A two-day registration fee is $200 for members and $230 for non-members. Both one-
day and two-day registration fees include membership in AMTNJ for 2013.
Meal costs are not included in the registration fee.
The cost for the breakfast workshops is $10 per ticket, the cost for luncheon workshop is $20 per ticket and
the cost for the dinner banquet is $30 per ticket.
Full-time students and retirees will receive a 50% discount on the registration fee (discount does not apply to
either the breakfast workshops or the dinner banquet.).
Advanced registration is advised in order to receive tickets for the breakfast workshops and dinner
banquet.
Name badges, program booklet and breakfast and lunch workshops and dinner banquet tickets (if
purchased) will be mailed to you if your registration is received before September 15, 2012. All other name
badges, program booklets and breakfast and lunch workshops and dinner banquet tickets must be picked up
at the Registration table.
Through submission of the registration form, you authorize AMTNJ and their successors and assigns, to use
and publish tapes and photographs of you in any materials or media published by or under its authority taken
during an AMTNJ meeting.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS
AMTNJ is an approved provider of PD hours by the NJ Department of Education. The presenter, at the end
of every session and workshop, will distribute certificates. Additionally, as previously mentioned,
certificates will be given to all attendees who visit the exhibitors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
23. Preparing for the Common Core Assessments in Grades 3-8 using Contexts & Technology
Grades 3-8
There is little doubt that the implementation of the Common Core poses a great challenge to all. This
challenge can be viewed as an opportunity to improve mathematics instruction. Thus this session will
demonstrate strategies, activities, and technology that can prepare students for the coming
assessments.
Speaker: Eric Milou
Rowan University
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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NO SMOKING PROVISION
For the comfort of the participants, SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED in the meeting rooms.
DAILY BULLETIN
Please pick up your copy of the Addendum for each day to review any session changes - additions,
deletions, time changes etc.
TICKETED SESSIONS
The only tickets routinely issued for the conference are those purchased for the breakfast workshops,
lunch workshops and the dinner banquet. Sessions do not require tickets; all seating is first-come, first-
served.
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you plan on staying overnight please make your hotel reservations directly with the Holiday Inn.
Reservations may be made by calling 609-448-700 x532 and mention that you are attending the conference
in order to obtain the reduced hotel rate.
DINING
JT’s Restaurant & Pub is located in the Holiday Inn and lunch and dinner may be purchased. Cash food sales
(e.g., grab-and-go) will be available during the morning and through lunch time. There will be carts located
in the Ballroom and the Lounge.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The Conference Committee invites all persons with special needs to contact the hotline (732-788-1257) with
any requests. Requests for such accommodations must be received no later than September 7, 2012.
AMTNJ EXHIBIT BOOTH
The AMTNJ booth offers shopping for all your professional development needs. Check out our new fun
products.
HOSPITALITY DESK
The Hospitality Desk will be located outside the Lounge. Maps of the hotel and conference center and
menus for local restaurants will be available at the Hospitality Desk.
FIRST-TIMERS’ SESSIONS
First-Timers’ Sessions are planned for Thursday morning, October 4, and Friday morning, October 5, at 7:00
AM. These special sessions are for those participants who are attending their first AMTNJ Two-Day
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Conference and will provide orientation to the nature of the program so that first-timers can derive the
maximum benefit from the conference.
PRESENTATION FORMATS
This year, all workshops and sessions are located in one location, the National Conference Center. Please
see Page 13 for the floor plan of Center. Although formats vary by presenter and topic, workshops typically
involve somewhat more active learning opportunities than sessions. Please plan on visiting the exhibitors
which will be located in the Windsor Ballroom. Our vendors put a great deal of effort into making your visit
worthwhile. This is the first year that we will be sponsoring a passport program for our vendors. Attendees
will receive a separate passport for each day and upon visiting an exhibit station the exhibitor will stamp the
passport. Attendees with 12 stamps on a single passport will be eligible for that day’s grand door prize of an
iPad 3. Additionally, special professional development certificates will be given to attendees that visit the
Ballroom.
AMTNJ CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AMTNJ is committed to keeping math teachers informed. We have an annual calendar of events that includes
one day conferences, outreach programs that come to your school, summer learning institutes, and Web PD –
PD right from your computer. Additionally, we issue journals and newsletters that cover a wide array of topics
that are pertinent for the mathematics educator.
Also, AMTNJ offers several programs that are designed to spark students’ interest in mathematics. There are
art exhibit contests, math contests button contests and scholarship programs.
Please be sure to visit our website at www.amtnj.org for up to date information on each conference as well as
current issues that affect math teachers in New Jersey. On our website you will find links to other math
organizations, job opportunities, and member password protected journals and newsletters previously printed
by our organization. The 2012-2013 Calendar currently includes:
November 8 & 9, 2012 2012 NJEA Convention
December 5, 2012 36th Annual High School Math Contest
December 5, 2012 1st Annual Middle School Math Contest
January 9, 2013 5th Annual Conference: Special Education and Mathematics
Preparing for Common Core State Standards & Assessments
February 7, 2013 Annual Winter Conference
Charting a New Course: Instructional Strategies for Implementing
the Common Core
March 2013 Common Core State Standards Conference
May 2013 Announcement of Annual Button Contest Winner
May 2013 Announcement of Annual Student Scholarship Winners
October 2013 24th Annual Two-Day Conference
AMTNJ 2012 BOARD OF TRSUTEES
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PRESIDENT Dianna M. Sopala Northern Valley Regional High School – Demarest
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Nadine Williams Newark Public Schools
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st VICE PRESIDENT
Neil Cooperman Millburn High School
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ND VICE PRESIDENT
Carmen Archetto Bergenfield Board of Education
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rd VICE PRESIDENT
Kristie Prokop West Morris Mendham High School
PAST PRESIDENT
Connie Kelley Brookdale Community College
CO-TREASURERS
Eileen Egan
Pennsauken Twp. Schools
Mary Lou Lucas
Retired
MEMEBRS AT LARGE, NORTH
James Clayton St. Peter’s College
Corinne Kallman Bergen Community College
Anita Schuloff Paramus Catholic High School
Makoto Yoshida William Paterson University
MEMBERS AT LARGE, CENTRAL
Xiomara Armogan
Linda Treilman Mercer County Community College
Thomas Walsh Kean University
Corinne Witecha Matawan Aberdeen Middle School
MEMBERS AT LARGE, SOUTH
Norma Boakes Richard Stockton College of NJ
John Innocenzo Winslow Twp. School District
Angela Napoliello-Ivory
Rowan University
Jacqueline Sykes
Camden City Public School District
EXECUTIVE COODINATOR,
COMMUNICATIONS
Jeanne Maskell The College of New Jersey
EXECUTIVE COODINATOR,
SCHOLARSHIPS
Joan Vas Kean University
EXECUTIVE COODINATOR, STUDENT
OUTREACH
Karen Heinz Rowan University
EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR, TEACHER
OUTREACH
Barbara VanDenBerg Retired
JOURNAL COMMITTEE
Norma Boakes Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Jay Schiffman Rowan University
Thomas Walsh, Editor-in-Chief Kean University
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Jeanne Maskell The College of New Jersey
Ken Maskell Retired
HISTORIAN
Deborah Ives Montclair State University
AMTNJ 2012 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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FUTURE TEACHERS LIAISON
James Clayton St. Peter’s College
NCTM LIAISON
Stephanie Cooperman Chatham Middle School
SPECIAL EDUCATION LIAISON
Julie Norflus-Good
Ramapo College of NJ
STATE DEPT. OF EDUCATION LIASION Robert J. Riehs Office of Academic Standards
SUPERVISOR LIAISON
Cheryl Giordano Morris Hills Regional District
TECHNOLOGY LIAISON Brian Rawlins Scotch Plains Fanwood Middle School
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CCSS: These sessions focus on techniques that help students understand the mathematics needed for
meeting the requirements put forth in the CCSS at various grade levels.
#’s 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 37, 38, 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54,
56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 65, 67, 70, 71, 74
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: The following sessions focus, either primarily or secondarily, on
issues and strategies involved with differentiated instruction and approaches to learning and teaching of
mathematics at various grade levels.
#’s 4, 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 32, 33, 36, 38, 54, 56, 61, 64, 66, 75, 78
SUPERVISORY & TEACHER EDUCATION: The following sessions focus, either primarily or
secondarily, on the issues associated with supervision of mathematics instruction and with further education
of mathematics teachers.
#’s 15, 17, 68, 72
TECHNOLOGY (CALCULATORS): The following sessions focus, either primarily or secondarily, on
utilizing existing and emerging models of calculators in the learning and teaching of mathematics at various
grade levels.
#’s 5, 8, 11, 40, 50, 51
TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER SOFTWARE, MULTIMEDIA, and SMARTBOARD): The following
sessions focus, either primarily or secondarily, on utilizing existing and emerging software, hardware, and
SMART board technologies in the learning and teaching of mathematics at various grade levels.
#’s 9, 22, 24, 26, 27, 34, 35, 39, 53, 59, 69, 73, 76, 77
PROBLEM SOLVING: The following sessions focus on the mathematical process of problem solving. #’s
2, 5, 12, 28, 60
CONFERENCE STRANDS
Exhibits and Exhibitors
AMTNJ acknowledges the contribution our exhibitors make as they partner with us to make Math
Education all it can be. Our conference wouldn’t be complete without a wide-range of exhibitors who
bring the latest products and resources available to teachers.
Please take the time to visit our Exhibitors located in the Windsor Ballroom. The Ballroom is a place
you can discover and evaluate new tools and technology that can be incorporated in the classroom
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Several special functions will be held, most of which will be partially supported by various commercial
vendors. Where charges are indicated, they are below the actual cost due to the underwriting by our
sponsors. All functions involving charges require advance registration; seating is limited. Please register for
these workshops functions on the same form you use for conference registration. Tickets will be available at
the conference, but only on a first come basis if seating is still available.
Thursday Workshop Breakfast: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will sponsor a breakfast workshop from
7:00AM- 8:30AM in Conference Rooms C & D. The speaker, Dr. Edward B. Burger is a Professor of
Mathematics and Lissack Professor for Strategic Responsibility and Personal Ethics at Williams College.
The title of Dr. Burger’s presentation is Crafting Creative Thinkers: Thinking Through the Common
Core. In this workshop we will explore the true life sessions that math can offer, after our students have
forgotten all the facts and how to solve for “x”. We will include some entertaining math hijinks that will lead
to deep and profound ideas to illustrate our approach. In essence, we will together, consider the big-picture
question: How can we teach our students to think effectively and independently and become curious, life-
long learners? Tickets are available for purchase and the cost is $10.00 per person.
Thursday Workshop Luncheon: Conquer Mathematics will sponsor a luncheon from 12:30PM –
2:00PM in Conference Rooms C & D. A presentation entitled, Stop Teaching in a Bubble: A K-12 View
of Common Core Connections Across Grades will be presented by Nancy Schultz, the owner of Conquer
Mathematics. There is an alternative to teaching on only one grade level or course. Every student can and
will benefit when teachers design lessons cognizant of the connection between grade levels. In this
workshop participants will: increase their understanding by performing hands-on activities relating
elementary topics to high school content, realize the importance of the connection between elementary and
high school topics, broaden knowledge of content at other levels and discover the benefit of teaching with a
wider view of topics. Tickets are available for purchase and the cost is $20.00 per person.
Past Presidents Reception: By Invitation Only
On Thursday, a special reception will be held for the past presidents of AMTNJ from 3:00PM - 4:00PM in
JT’s Restaurant & Pub.
AMTNJ Annual Business Meeting: Open to All This meeting will be held from 5:00PM – 6:00 PM in the Amphitheater
Thursday Dinner Banquet / Max Sobel Award Presentation: Texas Instruments will sponsor this
dinner, which will start at 6:30 PM and will be held in the Windsor Ballroom. The Max Sobel award winner
will be announced. Then a presentation entitled, Creating Common Core Standards-Based Lessons
WITH Technology vs. WITHOUT Technology will be presented by Stan Semones of Texas Instruments.
By 2014, the PARCC Assessment System will be designed to measure the knowledge, skills and
understandings essential to achieving college and career readiness. In mathematics, this includes conceptual
understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application and problem-solving as defined by the Common
Core State Standards. It is critical that all students demonstrate mastery of the skills and knowledge described
in the standards. Technology can be used not only to measure students’ tasks which involve connecting
mathematical content and mathematical practices, but also to deliver, represent, model and visualize that
contentment to deepen student understanding.
Tickets are available for purchase and the cost is $30.00 per person.
Friday Workshop Breakfast: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill will sponsor a breakfast workshop from 7:00AM-
8:30AM in Conference Rooms C & D. The speaker, Dinah Zike is known for designing hands-on
manipulatives that are used nationally and internationally by teachers, parents, and educational publishing
companies. The title of Ms. Zike’s presentation is Foldables. Teachers can create 3-d graphic organizers to
help students succeed. This will be a hands-on session.
Tickets are available for purchase and the cost is $10.00 per person.
WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
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NJ Turnpike (North / South): Take Exit 8, bear
right after the toll toward Freehold/Twin Rivers –
Rt. 33 East. Make a left turn at the first traffic
light onto Woodside Avenue (less than ¼ mile
from the exit ramp). The Holiday
Inn/Conference Center will be directly in front of
you.
Princeton Area: From Rt. 1 take Washington
Road to Rt. 571 East (Princeton-Hightstown Rd).
Continue on Rt. 571 East for nearly 5 miles then
take Rt. 133 East toward Freehold. At the first
traffic light, turn right onto Rt. 33 West. Turn
right at Woodside Avenue. The Holiday
Inn/National Conference Center will be directly
in front of you.
The National Conference Center at the Holiday Inn
399 Monmouth street
East Windsor NJ 08520
609-443-8000
Conveniently located in Central New Jersey just off Exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike
Trenton: Take Rt. 206 or Rt. 29 South to I-195 East.
Take Exit 6 for the NJ Turnpike North (see Turnpike
directions above).
Freehold/Points East: From Rt. 9, Garden State
Parkway, or Rt. 537, pick up Rt. 33 West, follow it
into east Windsor. Turn right onto Woodside
Avenue. The Holiday Inn/National Conference
Center will be directly in front of you.
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National Conference Center Floor Plan
Windsor Ballroom
JT’s
Restaurant
& Pub
Windsor
Ballroom /
Exhibitors
Thursday, October 4, 2012
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7:00 AM
1. First Timers’ Session
An orientation for the program booklet and the
conference.
Speaker: Dianna M. Sopala
AMTNJ President
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Thursday Breakfast Session
2. Crafting Creative Thinkers: Thinking
Through the Common Core General Interest
Here we will explore the true life sessions that
math can offer after our students have forgotten
all the facts and how to solve for “x”. We will
include some entertaining math hijinks that will
lead to deep and profound ideas to illustrate our
approach. In essence, we will together, consider
the big-picture question: How can we teach our
students to think effectively and independently
and become curious, life-long learners?
Speaker: Edward B. Burger
Williams College
Location: Conference Rooms C & D
Session Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Cost per Ticket: $10
8:00 AM
3. Common Uses & Misuses of Linear
Modeling in Middle & High School
Mathematics Grades 6-12 What makes a certain line fit a scatterplot “best”?
How do you find that line? What is regression?
We will analyze these questions as well as the
misunderstanding and misuse of linear modeling
that commonly appears in the mathematics
classroom. We will examine CCSS for data
analysis using TI-Nspire technology.
Speaker: Irina Lyublinskaya
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
4. Infusing Common Core Standards into
Learning Centers General Interest
Learning centers provide valuable opportunities
for students and teachers. Participants will learn
how to create interdisciplinary learning centers
that incorporate the Common Core Standards
Speaker: Julie Norflus-Good
Ramapo College
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
5. Understanding Quadratic Equations
Through Real World Problems Grades 9-12
Students make sense of mathematics when the
mathematics they are learning fits together with
real world problems. This workshop will describe
how quadratics equations can be better understood
by beginning with problems such throwing a ball
up in the air, shooting a rocket, or maximizing an
area. The graphing calculator will be integrated
into the study as we look at the problem
graphically, numerically, verbally and
algebraically.
Speaker: James Rahn
Math Consultant
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
6. Beyond the Circle Model:
Developing an Understanding of What
Constitutes a Fraction
Grades 3-8 Students lack the facility with fractions needed for
higher-level mathematics and for meeting the
newly adopted CCSS guidelines. To address these
issues, these activities present a referent-based
approach to teaching fractions. Where possible,
emphasis is given to the congruence of the
referent approach and the demands of the CCSS
guidelines.
Speaker: Sandra Alon
William Paterson University
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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8:30 AM
7. Mathematics with Creative Designs on a
TI-8X Family and Voyage-200 Grades 6-12
Students create designs using equations of
functions on graphing calculators. Create a Mc
Donald Sign consist of 4 Parabolas or the Mickey
Mouse with equations of circles. Students can
create designs using Linear, Quadratic,
Trigonometric functions and Conic relations.
Once the equations are written, then the area
between the curves is shaded on a graphing
calculator. Activities are unique helping students
to understand concepts, predict results, and
connecting algebra and geometry. Please bring
your own calculator.
Speaker: Iftikhar Husain
Newark Public Schools
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8. Developing Students’ Ability to Reason
and Conjecture with Dynamic Technology Grades 9-12
In this interactive session, teachers will be
engaged in implementing CCSS while modeling
mathematics and developing students’ reasoning
skills. This workshop will discuss creative
methods to engage and motivate students and
provide an opportunity to discuss mathematical
topics ranging from algebra to calculus through
the use of dynamic technology.
Speaker: Farshid Safi
The College of New Jersey
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9. Go Deep within CCSS? My Mother
Already Told Me Rules! Grades 6-8 This workshop will share lessons involving paper,
computer and manipulatives within the Common
Core that students have difficulty in understanding
and teachers have difficulty in teaching. Lessons
will include patterning, subtraction of integers,
division of fractions, rate and slope. Participants
receive 3 part lessons and software. Bring a
laptop if you wish.
Speaker: Rudy Neufeld
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc
Location: Amphitheater
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM
10. Students Success with Movement,
Music and Math Grades PreK-5
Students Success with Movement, Music and
Math features movement based academics that
include music & movement to reinforce basic fact
fluency in math. It will cover movement based
activities and music as a classroom tool to
enhance learning. Children love to move so use it
to enhance academics!
Speaker: Fred Vassallo
GeoMotion Group
Location: Conference Room C
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
11. Using Math Labs to Motivate Students
in Math Classes
Grades 6-12 Teachers who attend this session will see and use
Lab reports that have successfully been used in
classes from Algebra 1 through Calculus. Please
bring a graphing calculator with you. Attendees
will leave with copies of all Labs and help in the
development of a new Lab. The philosophy and
grading of Labs will also be discussed.
Speaker: Bill Blaskopf Newark Academy
Location: Conference Room D
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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9:30 AM
12. Real-World Problem Solving-
Motivating Students to Enjoy CCSS Math
Grades Pre K-5 This presentation will share research-based
approaches that motivate students to solve
problems through real-world problem-solving
readers, along with share sample lessons
connected to the Common Core State Standards.
Speaker: Mary Molyneaux-Leahy
McGraw-Hill School Education
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
13. Gender Equity: Help Girls Be More
Successful in Your Room Grades 6-12
Research has provided insights about how girls
learn and why girls often elect out of higher
mathematics. We are a teacher-student group that
has been working together to review gender/brain
research with the goals of educating others about
gender inequities and developing strategies/tools
for teachers to implement in the classroom.
Speaker: Christy Gillespie
Kent Place School
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
14. Geometry and the CCSS Mathematical
Practices
Grades 6-8 Explore how geometry activities help to address
the mathematical practices of the Common Core.
Topics include geometric vocabulary, polygons,
special quadrilaterals, perimeter, area, volume,
and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Speaker: David Glatzer
Consultant
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
15. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Mathematics of Retirement Investing
Grades 9-12 This talk will focus on using spreadsheets and the
development and analysis of discrete dynamical
systems to examine fully the advantages of
investing early for retirement. It will also include
a discussion on retirement savings issues, such as
401(k), IRA, mutual funds, employer match,
diversification, and asset allocation.
Speakers:
Paul Laumakis, Marlena Herman
Rowan University
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
16. Exceeding the Standards: Adventures
in Number Theory Grades 6-12
Beginning with a game titled "Break the Code",
lead your students on an exploration into the
marvels of number theory. Don't just meet the
standards; fuel your students with passion for
mathematics.
Speaker: Eric O’Brien
Math Olympiads
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
17. New Jersey's Teacher Evaluation
Program: How to Make It Work for You Grades Pre K-5
Come share my experiences & outlook as a
mathematics teacher in Elizabeth (New Jersey's
largest school district to pilot the Teacher
Evaluation Program) while discussing and
creating your own path fostering academic
success within the Teacher Evaluation Program
which is projected to expand across New Jersey in
the upcoming years.
Speaker: Tanya Tenturier
Union County Professional Board
Location: Conference Room C
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Interested in winning an iPad3?
Visit our vendors, get 12 stamps in your
vendor passport, and be eligible for the daily
drawing of the grand door prize of an iPad3.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
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18. Math Matters: Using Games to
Embellish the Common Core Standards Grades 3-8
Turn on your students to mathematics by using
stimulating games to develop reasoning, algebraic
thinking & number relationships. Teachers in this
hands on interactive workshop will learn games
they can use immediately to extend & embellish
number sense & number operation concepts.
Speaker: John Hinton
Math Matters
Location: Conference Room D
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
19. Putting the Pieces Together: Fractions
and the CCSS Grades 3-5
This workshop will focus on the standards related
to fractions for grades 3-5. Activities to help
students master these standards will be presented.
Activities will include use of manipulatives,
games, and problems.
Speaker: Joyce Glatzer
West New York Public Schools
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
20. Struggling Students of Math
Grades 6-12 Practical and highly effective strategies that
connect notes, homework, test preparation, and
assessments to instruction will be demonstrated so
students can study more effectively and
efficiently. Bill will also emphasize linking
concepts & skills to previously learned math and
outside experiences.
Speaker: Bill Hanlon
Director, NV Professional Development Program
Location: Amphitheater
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM
21. Writing Common Core Lesson Plans,
Supplements, and Assessments for Algebra
1 and Higher Classes Grades 6-12
With the new teacher evaluations in place, lesson
plans need to be revised. Teachers will learn to
write Common Core lesson plans which integrate
the mathematical practices. Teachers will receive
a sample Algebra 1 lesson plan, a lesson plan
outline, and a sample Algebra 1 assessment. This
workshop is a must for any teacher who wants
new ideas on how to write their lesson plans.
Speaker: Dianna M. Sopala AMTNJ President
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
22. Creating a Dynamic Math Classroom:
There's an App for That Grades 6-12 Software applications for math education have
evolved over the years to where they are now
capable of helping to create dynamic classroom
environments where students are engaged using
Apps on laptops and mobile devices in learning
powerful mathematical ideas and skills. Come see
examples of them in action
Speaker: Ihor Charischak
Teach Math, NCTM Affiliate, clime.org
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
23. Preparing for the Common Core
Assessments in Grades 3-8 using Contexts
& Technology Grades 3-8
There is little doubt that the implementation of the
Common Core poses a great challenge to all. This
challenge can be viewed as an opportunity to
improve mathematics instruction. Thus this
session will demonstrate strategies, activities, and
technology that can prepare students for the
coming assessments.
Speaker: Eric Milou
Rowan University
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, October 4, 2012
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24. Let’s Ensure our Students are
Successful thru Technology! Grades 9-12 Participants will get a better explanation of the
evaluation process, which will ensure students to
thrive in their classrooms when implementing our
techniques into their lessons/assessment
development. Participants observe a multimedia
PowerPoint presentation, discuss outcomes of the
techniques taught in session and participate in a
question and answer period.
Speakers: Fernando Salicrup, Dorie Harvey
NSH Associates
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM
25. Giving Meaning and Visualization to
the Complex Number System Grades 9-12
This workshop will demonstrate different
visualizations for complex numbers that will help
students determine how to visualize the complex
number system, calculate i^n, and give visual
meaning to multiplication of complex numbers.
Speaker: Boaz Laor
Essex County Vocational Technical Schools
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
26. Teaching Patterns that Build
Computational Skills Grades PreK-5
Participants will discuss the research in the use of
Patterns and Combinatorics in early education.
The integration of the vBlocks app (iPad app
designed by presenter) with a program of
manipulatives will be illustrated. Tasks used to
build computational skills in early elementary
students will be demonstrated.
Speaker: Kevin Merges
Rancocas Rutgers Preparatory School
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
27. Connecting the Dots (Data Points) Grades 6-8
This session will make use of SMART Board and
other technology to focus on graphs (dot plots,
box plots, and scatter plots) and functions
modeling linear relationships between quantities
interpreting the rate of change and initial value in
terms of the situation it models.
Speaker: Linda Treilman
Mercer County Community College
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
28. Applying Trig to Measure Real-Life
Depths and Heights Grades 9-12
Apply trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent)
to real-life situations by allowing students to
measure depth and determine height of various
objects, using a type of hypsometer (an instrument
used to measure land elevation). Students will
understand problems that are relevant to geometry
and Calculus.
Speakers: Ahmed Salama, Joseph Ottinger
PANTHER Academy
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Thursday Luncheon Session
29. Stop Teaching in a Bubble: A K-12
View of Common Core Connections Across
General Interest There is an alternative to teaching on only one
grade level or course. Every student can and will
benefit when teachers design lessons cognizant of
the connection between grade levels. In this
workshop participants will: increase their
understanding by performing hands-on activities
relating elementary topics to high school content,
realize the importance of the connection between
elementary and high school topics, broaden
knowledge of content at other levels and discover
the benefit of teaching with a wider view of
topics.
Speaker: Nancy Schultz
Conquer Mathematics
Location: Conference Rooms C & D
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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30. Using Standards Based Grading to
Improve Student Learning General Interest
This session will provide an overview of how a
standards based grading system can improve
student learning. We will discuss how this system
provides better feedback to achieve the ultimate
goal of improving student learning. Also covered
in this session will be how to develop assessments
that better measure the level of student knowledge
as it pertains to specific learning targets.
Speakers: Ron Wence, Betsy Bunting
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
31. My Pet Peeves Concerning Key
Concepts Covered in Traditional
Textbooks Grades 9-12
In examining numerous textbooks devoted to high
school mathematics, I find a less than thorough
treatment of many key concepts. In this workshop,
participants will obtain a deeper understanding
needed to become more proficient in dealing with
ideas such as functions, exponents and radicals,
domain, range, factoring and solving inequalities.
Speaker: Jay Schiffman
Rowan University
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
32. Motivating Middle School Mathematics
– The Key to a Successful Lesson Grades 6-8
Do YOUR students want to come to math class?
The first five minutes of any math class are
crucial. This sets the tone of the entire lesson.
This workshop will examine a series of
interesting, fun and unusual motivational activities
designed to make your students look forward to
coming to class.
Speaker: Stephen Krulik
AMTNJ Past President
Location: Amphitheater
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
1:30 PM Students Art Exhibit Award Ceremony in
the lobby of the Holiday Inn
2:00 PM
33. Integrating Reading in a Differentiated
Math Classroom
Grades PreK-2 This interactive session will provide teachers with
strategies to meet the new math and language arts
standards utilizing small group instruction for true
differentiation and cross-curricular learning.
Speaker: Renata Ribeiro Ruiz
McGraw-Hill
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
34. Virtual Manipulatives: An iPad App
for Elementary Math Teachers Grades Pre K-6 Participants will explore Pre-K to Grade 6
activities facilitated by an iPad app designed and
implemented by the speaker. The app augments
lessons using Unifix cubes, manipulatives
employed to develop problem-solving skills and
critical thinking. Participants will discuss methods
of integrating iPad apps into the PreK-6 curricula. Speaker: Kevin Merges Rutgers Preparatory School Location: Conference Room F Session Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
35. Modeling Data with Core Math Tools:
Enhancing Mathematical Practices
Implementation Grades 9-12
This session will explore the use of Core Math
Tools to model algebraic data. Core Math Tools is
a suite of free Java-based mathematical software
tools. Specifically, focus will be on the use of the
CAS and Spreadsheet features to enhance
teachers’ implementation of CCSSM content and
mathematical practice standards.
Speaker: Erin Krupa
Montclair State University
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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36. Helping Students Succeed in Algebra
Through the Use of Manipulatives Grades 6-12 Do your students struggle with algebraic
concepts? See how your students can benefit
from a visual approach to algebra and learn how
hands-on activities can help promote their
understanding of algebraic concepts. Topics
include integer operations, solving equations,
polynomial expressions, graphing, and more!
Speaker: Kevin Dykema
Matawan Middle School
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM
37. Decomposing and Composing Numbers:
Why Are These Activities Important?
Grades Pre K-2
Two new terms in the Common Core are
“compose” and “decompose.” We will look at
activities that are useful for teaching students how
to decompose and compose numbers. Also, we
will examine why decomposing and composing
numbers is so important and how these two
abilities can bolster students’ mathematical
development.
Speaker: Karen Heinz
Rowan University
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
38. Oh No, Not Another Story! Helping all
Students to Learn and Enjoy Mathematics Grades 3-8
This session will share strategies the will enable
students to not only learn but also to retain
concepts. CCSS does not mean teaching and
learning mathematics cannot be fun! Learn songs,
poems, foldables, manipulatives and other
activities to teach concepts from Common Core.
Speaker: Sheila Allen
Medina City Schools
Location: Conference Room C
Session Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
39. Using Technology to Create Common
Core Lessons Grades 6-12 Aligned and integrated with the Common Core
Standards, learn how the ALEKS Math Software
Program provides lessons against Common Core
Standards, provides comprehensive reporting for
you against Common Core, and allows you to
manage student learning by providing testing
against Common Core Standards.
Speakers: Betty Barnes, Joanne Fox
ALEKS Corporation
Location: Conference Room D
Session Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
40. Common Core Standards Using the TI-
84 Plus Grades 6-12
Explore how to use the TI84 graphing calculator
and standards-based lessons to improve students’
understanding, to prepare for the Common Core
and to create an engaging classroom environment.
Gain hands-on experience using APPS, programs,
data modeling and other features of the calculator.
Speaker: Fred Decovsky
Teachers Teaching With Technology
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
41. Teaching Fractions and Decimals
Under Common Core State Standards Grades 6-8
Expectations for teaching fractions and decimals
under Common Core State Standards are very
different from the past standards. Come and learn
how you can teach fractions and decimals with
focused and coherent instruction and develop
students’ deep understanding of the concepts and
mathematical practices through an interactive
work session.
Speaker: Makoto Yoshida
William Paterson University
Location: Amphitheater
Session Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM Past Presidents’ Reception
By Invitation Only Location: JT’s Restaurant & Pub
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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5:00 PM AMTNJ Annual Business Meeting
Open To All Location: Amphitheater
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6:30 PM Thursday Dinner Banquet
Announcement of Max Sobel Award
Winner
42. Creating Common Core Standards-
Based Lessons WITH Technology vs.
WITHOUT Technology
General Interest By 2014, the PARCC Assessment System will be
designed to measure the knowledge, skills and
understandings essential to achieving college and
career readiness. In mathematics, this includes
conceptual understanding, procedural skill and
fluency, and application and problem-solving as
defined by the Common Core State Standards. It
is critical that all students demonstrate mastery of
the skills and knowledge described in the
standards. Technology can be used not only to
measure students’ tasks which involve connecting
mathematical content and mathematical practices,
but also to deliver, represent, model and visualize
that content to deepen student understanding.
Speaker: Stan Semones
Texas Instruments
Location: Windsor Ballroom
Cost per Ticket: $30
Volunteers Needed for AMTNJ’s Centennial
Celebration In 2014, AMTNJ (Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey) will be celebrating its 100th birthday as an association. AMTNJ is one of
the oldest mathematics teacher organizations in the country. It is even
older than NCTM (National Council of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey), which was founded in 1928. Many events are being planned for
this spectacular occasion, but we need volunteers for a variety of
committees. If you would like to volunteer to help on a committee, please email us your name, email address, and phone number to [email protected].
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7:00 AM
43. First Timers’ Session
An orientation for the program booklet and the
conference.
Speaker: Dianna M. Sopala
AMTNJ President
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
44. Data-Driven Instruction in Teaching
Mathematics
Grades Pre K–8 Increasing students' NJASK scores has been a
must for all Math Teachers. It has been a
challenge this time that as teachers we need to
increase students' test scores. Data-driven
instruction is the common denominator of
Student's Understanding plus Student's
Performance to get Good Tests Results. In this
workshop, teachers will be trained on how to
organize data, simplify results, interpret data in a
given period of time and use the data in
differentiated instruction and formative
assessment. Teachers will be given samples and
modified formulas and tips on how to use data
effectively in daily instruction.
Speaker: Rodrigo Lipon
Elizabeth Public Schools & ACES
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Friday Breakfast Session
45. Foldables General Interest
Teachers can create 3-d graphic organizers to help
students succeed. This will be a hands-on session.
Speaker: Dinah Zike
McGraw-Hill School Education Group Location:
Conference Rooms C/D
Session Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Cost per Ticket: $10
8:00 AM
46. Fun with Functions
Grades 6-8
Algebra connections are embedded through
the Common Core. We will focus on
representing and comparing functions in this
presentation. Come and explore hands-on
activities that will have your students
discussing linear, exponential, and quadratic
relationships! The activities and skills
presented are applicable middle and high
school. Reproducibles will be provided.
Speakers: Erin Muschla, Maria Steffero
Monroe Township Public Schools
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
47. Fractions Don't Have to be Frustrating!
Grades 3-8
Fractions can be a very frustrating concept for
many students. Come see how using
manipulatives can help your students better
understand fraction concepts, including
equivalence, ordering, addition, and subtraction.
Speaker: Kevin Dykema
Matawan Middle School
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
48. Pick’s Theorem: the Lattice System of
Graphing Grades 9-12
NJ Common Core Standards include geometric
concepts for 7th and 8th graders, and using Pick’s
Theorem is a way for middle students to learn the
lattice system of graphing. This delightful
theorem reinforces students’ knowledge of slope
and area and offers a way to integrate all of these
concepts into one simple formula. A
demonstration of this procedure will be
demonstrated using Geometer’s Sketchpad. GSP
files will be available to all participants.
Speaker: Anita Schuloff
Paramus Catholic High School
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
A special thanks to EAI
Education for donating Eco
friendly bags!
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49. Authentic Assessment Techniques
through “Seeing and Doing” Grades 6-8
Students want to be engaged, administrators want
high test scores, how can we please everyone?
This session will illustrate multiple formal and
informal assessment techniques including
engaging warm-ups, effective questioning and test
creation to maximize teaching time and measure
student understanding. See how to please
everyone without making yourself crazy!
Speakers: Dawn Boyer
Byram Intermediate School
Elaine Lipani, Education Consultant
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
8:30 AM
50. Examining Algebraic Reasoning
Through Video Research Grades 6-12
We will examine student reasoning as they study
finding the roots of an equation. This unique
activity uses the idea of figuring out “a secret” to
maintain student interest throughout the activity.
We will watch the students’ progress toward
figuring out the secret and discuss applications to
your classroom.
Speaker: Kenneth Horwitz
Rutgers University
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
51. Models - Technology - Symbolism: A
Common Core Avenue for Learning
Algebra 1 Grades 6-9
Focusing on slope, linear equations and linear
systems, the participants will work through hands-
on activities that show how technology can link
the modeling and symbolism of Algebra 1 while
providing a springboard for increased algebraic
thinking. These activities are for immediate
replication in the participants' classrooms.
Speakers: Frank Gardella, Hunter College – CUNY
Maria DeLucia
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
52. Using the SAT to Teach Common Core
Standards Grades 9-12
Find out how to prepare for the SAT, raise scores,
and address the new common core standards at the
same time. Learn how the new common core
assessments can mirror the kinds of items found
on this test.
Speakers: Jeanne Clements,
David Hoffman Instructivision
Location: Amphitheater
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM
53. Build It, Write it, Talk it, Assess It ...
OWN IT!! Grades 3-5
We will share methods to "hook" students to
deeper conceptual understanding by modeling
specific lessons under CCSS involving paper,
manipulatives and computer in many learning
environments. Participants will receive software
and 3 part lessons and assessments on topics such
as subtraction with regrouping, long division,
patterning and area.
Speaker: Rudy Neufeld
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc.
Location: Conference Room C
Session Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
54. Flipping the Algebra Classroom
Grades 6-12
Teaching Algebra with the Common Core can be
made more accessible to students with a Flipped
Classroom Model
Speaker: Jennifer Larson
Location: Conference Room D
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Don’t Forget our Vendors!
Even if you wandered through the Ballroom once, take another look. The vendors bring
innovative products to enhance the classroom and they have fabulous sessions
that introduce creative ideas.
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9:30 AM
55. Math Moves Me - Let’s Get Ready to
NUMBERS Addition & Subtraction Grades Pre K-2
This session features movement based academics
including music & movement to reinforce basic
fluency in math. Teachers can use math concepts,
highlighted with music and movement to generate
measurable outcomes.
Speaker: Fred Vassallo
GeoMotion
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
56. "Seeing and Doing" Geometry and
Fractions: Deeper Understanding with
Manipulatives Grades 3-5
Participants will explore geometry and fractions
using a variety of
hands-on activities and manipulatives that will
foster greater conceptual understanding. These
inexpensive, ready-to-use lessons can be brought
into your classroom tomorrow! Participants will
experience activities that reflect the CCSS
Domains of Geometry, Number and Operations
and Measurement and Data as well as the
integration of other disciplines.
Speakers: Elaine Lipani
Education Consultant
Dawn Boyer, Byram Intermediate School
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
57. Use Assessments to Set the Stage and
Debrief Every Lesson Grades 9-12
Self-evaluation is integral to teaching oneself.
Consider a variety of short evaluations that
facilitate mastery of self-evaluation, improve daily
instruction and long term review, and set the stage
for high stakes test-taking.
Speaker: Agnes Azzolino
mathnstuff.com
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
58. Using Technology to Assess Hard-to-
Measure Constructs in the CCSS Grades 6-12
Technology enhanced assessment (TEA) can
support and enhance instruction in the CCSS
content and practice standards. We will illustrate
how TEAs can assess and drive instruction in the
conceptual understandings and reasoning
processes that lie at the heart of mathematical
problem solving more efficiently and
authentically than traditional formative
assessments.
Speakers: Elizabeth Marquez,
Jeff Haberstroh
Educational Testing Service
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
59. Using Technology to Provide
Assessments for the Common Core
Standards Grades 3-12
Experience how Assessment Testing, as well as
ongoing instruction, in the ALEKS Math Software
Program, provides comprehensive assessment
against Common Core, and allows educators to
create additional assessment testing against
Common Core Standards.
Speakers: Betty Barnes, Joanne Fox
ALEKS Corporation
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Outreach workshops are offered after school,
typically from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, by
AMTNJ presenters. Please visit our website at
www.amtnj.org for a list of Outreach
programs to identify those of interest that are
available in your region.
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60. The Big City Project Grades 6-12 This is designed for students to demonstrate and
apply their knowledge of creating and solving
equations/inequalities as they are related to real
life situations. During this project students are
asked to make a creative story in which the main
character(s) will be able to use equations or
inequalities to solve problems that arise in
different situations.
If you attend this workshop you will be provided
with a hard copy of the project guidelines and
rubric. If interested we will send an electronic
copy of the guidelines, rubric, and sample
projects. The sample projects are helpful for
students to see examples or completed work
before they begin. Electronic copies will be sent
to those who provide us with e-mail information
at the workshop.
Speakers: Andrea Molnar,
Kristen Dougherty
Bordentown Regional School District
Location: Conference Room C
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
61. Supporting English Language Learners
in the Math Classroom Grades 6-8
The workshop will provide a rationale of the
Sheltered Instruction Model that Clifton Public
Schools applies to all math lessons that are mixed
linguistically and culturally. The academic
language of math is taught through a series of
interventions and through careful planning of
skills and language proficiency levels. Our staff
utilizes hands-on approaches within the math
classroom to ensure participation.
Speakers: Eva Rogozinski,
Wendy Castillo
Clifton Public Schools
Location: Conference Room D
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
62. Fine-Tuning Mathematics Curriculum
and Instruction Grades Pre K-8
The presentation will include specific examples of
how a narrowing of the curriculum (to less than “a
mile wide”) might be accompanied by an increase
in the depth of learning (to more than “an inch
deep”). The eight mathematical practices will be
highlighted as participants "do" mathematics
aligned with the Common Core.
Speaker: Robert Riehs
New Jersey Department of Education
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
63. Writing to Mathematical Prompts Is
All About "I" General Interest
Students struggle when asked to respond to
mathematical prompts on assessments. This
session will provide participants that will help
students to understand the prompt, organize their
response and insure that the response is complete.
Put an end to "IDK" and incomplete responses!
Speaker: Sheila Allen
Medina City Schools
Location: Amphitheater
Session Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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11:00 AM
64. Six Word Math Autobiographies Pre-service Teachers
Hemmingway was once challenged to write a
novel in six words. He did it! Look at all we can
learn from six word math autobiographies.
Speaker: James Clayton
Saint Peter’s University
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
65. Assessing with Manipulatives
Grades Pre K-5
Discover how you manipulatives can be used to
assess the understanding of the CCSS. They can
be used to enhance student explanations and
reasoning. See some ways that the manipulatives
can be used as you begin to assess the CCSS.
Speaker: Kevin Dykema
Matawan Middle School
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
66. Math Out of the Box! Go Deep - Teach
with Understanding! General Interest
We will develop specific concepts that students
have difficulty in understanding and teachers have
difficulty in teaching and offer strategies for the
teacher to teach with understanding in a wide
variety of learning environments. Lessons will
involve a variety of resources/technology and will
extend to differentiated instructions & RTI.
Speaker: Ralph Hisle
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc.
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
67. Trigonometry, Euclidean and Non-
Euclidean Geometry on the Battleship New
Jersey General Interest
We will explore the spherical trigonometry, and
the plane and spherical geometry needed to
calculate our position on the earth. We will also
discuss some of the math of the guns, and a little
cryptology, if there is time.
Speaker: Tom Walsh
Kean University
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM
68. Prepping College Math Classes for the
New Common Core Standards Pre-service Teachers
How should college math content classes change,
if at all, to reflect the expectations of the new
CCSS? Join officers of the New Jersey
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators as
we discuss possible content changes for college
level general education and major courses in
mathematics.
Speakers: John Hammett III
President, New Jersey Association of
Mathematics Teacher Educators
(“NJ AMTE”)
Cathy Liebars, Past President, NJ AMTE
Bonnie Gold, President-Elect, NJ AMTE
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Would you like to share your knowledge with your colleagues?
Would you like to share your favorite classroom activities?
Please consider submitting a manuscript for the AMTNJ Journal, The New Jersey Mathematics Teacher or
writing an article for the AMTNJ Newsletter.
Please visit our website at www.amtnj.org for more information.
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69. Use Paint Shop and a Stylus to Improve
Instruction. Grades 6-12
Paint Shop and a tablet can't be beat to create and
post colorful and CLEAR DAILY class notes,
move images, screen capture, and store in notes,
prepare for tomorrow's work, repeat favorite
lessons, review.
See a demonstration and discuss the logistics for
improving instruction in this way.
Speaker: Agnes Azzolino
mathnstuff.com
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
70. Statistics and the Common Core Grades 6-12
What do we now have to worry about teaching
our students in statistics for the common core, and
what are some methods to do it. Simulations with
cards and coins make all the topics accessible to
all students.
Speaker: Douglas Smith
Schalick High School
Location: Auditorium
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
71. Squared Up: Implementing CCSS and
Increasing Math Proficiency Grades PreK-8
Learn how to use motivating lesson seeds to help
students increase mathematical proficiency while
implementing the CCSS for mathematical content
and practice. Let’s analyze specific number and
geometry concepts, examine common
misconceptions, and discuss how to use formative
assessments to provide strategic intervention and
meaningful challenge.
Speaker: Jennifer Taylor-Cox
Taylor-Cox Instruction
Location: Gallery
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
72. Making Essential Transitions: New
CCSS Mathematical Practices & Algebraic
Thinking Grades 6-12
A hands-on look at key transitions required by
CCSS to help students make progress towards
deeper understanding of algebraic reasoning and
sense making. Performance tasks and
applications (basketball, special effects, music, &
more), balanced with procedural skills & fluency
will be highlighted through lessons that link to
PARCC Assessment expectations.
Speaker: Deborah Ives
Montclair State University
Location: Conference Room A
Session Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
73. Technology + Choice = Success
Grades 6-8
Do you long to hear your students say these three
little words, “I love math”? Come discover how
hands-on lessons infused with technology and
choice has transformed our students into highly
motivated, engaged, successful learners.
Highlighted technology will include: TI-
Technology, Math in Movie Clips, SmartBoard,
Google Earth, and Voki Avatars.
Speakers: Melissa Jackson
T^3 Regional Instructor
Meredith Howell
Location: Conference Room C
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
74. Reversing the Process - Analyzing Two
Examples in High School Mathematics Grades 9-12
In elementary mathematics, students study the
algorithmic procedure for converting decimals to
fractions. In addition, they combine sums and
differences of unlike fractions into a single term.
This workshop will engage participants in
reversing the process and delve into neat material
such as infinite series and partial fractions
decompositions.
Speaker: Jay Schiffman Rowan University
Location: Conference Room D
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Help support your students’ desire to
pursue a career in mathematics
education!
Make a tax deductible contribution to
our Scholarship Fund.
See our website at www.amtnj.org for
more details.
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75. Making Algebra Child's Play Grades 3-8
Learn about Hands-On Equations, the visual and
tactile approach to teaching Algebra, which
enables even young students to model and
understand advanced mathematical concepts,
making Algebra Child’s play.
Speaker: Mary Geschel
Borenson & Associates, Inc.
Location: Conference Room E
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM 76. Visual Mathematics
Grades 6-12
Participants will receive an activity CD to be able
to appreciate the power of the Geometer
Sketchpad. Technology is used making
mathematics learning experience visual
enhancing, expand and embrace the existing
common core standards.
In order to make the Visual Mathematics more
useful to all types of learners, the Presenter has
collection of activities for basic Algebra, Algebra
1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-calculus, and
Trigonometry ready for the classroom.
Speaker: Iftikhar Husain Newark Public Schools
Location: Amphitheater
Session Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
77. Understanding and Skill Building is at
the Core Grades 6-8
Illustrations using a SMART Board and other
technology for foundation building along with the
use of formative and summative assessment with
an Individual Response System to obtain quick
insight into student learning, track student
performance and organize assessment results.
Speaker: Linda Treilman
Mercer County Community College
Location: Conference Room B
Session Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
78. Tools4Learning: Building the Bridge
from the Concrete to the Abstract Grades PreK-5
Tools4Learning explores how manipulatives can
be used to address math content strands in the
elementary grades. Educators will refresh their
content knowledge and discover the value and
versatility of various manipulatives through
lessons for differentiating instruction and bridging
from the concrete to the abstract.
Speaker: Dianne Leoni
Dianne Leoni LLC
Location: Conference Room F
Session Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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I. Participant Information
Name: Last ___________________________________________ First ____________________________ MI: ___
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________________
Home Phone: ____________________________ Home County:________________________________
Fax: __________________________________ e-mail_______________________________________
School Name: ______________________________________ District:_____________________________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: ________________
School Phone: _______________________ School County: _________________________
Please Check Position:
__Teacher___Chairperson___Supervisor___Administrator___Professor___Coach____Student___Retired
Grade Level(s): ________________________ Preferred AMTNJ Mailing Address: ____Home or ___School
Previous Member (Y/N) ____ Interested in Volunteering (Y/N)_____ Interested in speaking (Y/N) _____
Interested in donating to the AMTNJ scholarship fund ? $_________ (tax deductible receipt will be provided, if requested)
II. SELECT CONFERENCE FEES and PAYMENT METHOD
1. Select Registration Option: Checkmark in selected box
Thursday Breakfast – sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $10____
Thursday Lunch – sponsored by Conquer Mathematics $20____
Thursday Dinner – sponsored by TI $30____
Friday Breakfast – sponsored by McGraw-Hill SEG $10____
2. Please select payment option: Personal Check
or Purchase Order PO# if available_________
Please note: if payment option is NOT checked – your school will
be invoiced for a PO –
but the responsibility lies with the participant registering.
III. RETURN to: AMTNJ PO Box 829 Red Bank, NJ 07701 or FAX to 732-741-4376
or email them as attachments to [email protected]. If you have any questions please call us at 732-788-1257. PGM
The Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey Presents
23rd Annual Two-Day Conference Thursday, October 4, 2012 & Friday, October 5, 2012
The National Conference Center
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Thursday Only Non-Member $180___
PLEASE NOTE: AMTNJ POLICY DOES NOT
ACCEPT CANCELLATIONS AFTER ONE WEEK
PRIOR TO ANY CONFERENCE
Please note: all non-member fees include
membership for the upcoming 2013 year.
Please make your hotel reservations directly with the
Holiday Inn, which is connected to the National
Conference Center.
Member $150____
Friday Only
Both Days
Non-Member $180___
Non-Member $230___
Member $150____
Member $200____
AMTNJ reserves the right to limit registration
according to the fire codes set by the hotel
limitations.
Please Visit our Exhibitors
Daily Door Prize – iPad3
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Allen, Sheila J……..…[email protected]
Alon, Sandra…………….……….. [email protected]
Azzolino, Agnes………... [email protected]
Barnes, Betty A……….…. [email protected]
Blaskopf, Bill…………..…[email protected]
Boyer, Dawn………[email protected]
Bunting, Betsy……………….. [email protected]
Burger, Edward B.…[email protected]
Castillo, Wendy……… [email protected]
Charischak, Ihor……….………. [email protected]
Clayton, James……………………[email protected]
Clements, Jeanne………..... [email protected]
Decovsky, Fred………….….... [email protected]
DeLucia, Maria……... [email protected]
Dougherty, Kristen…………………………………
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Dykema, Kevin…... [email protected]
Fox, Joanne………………..… [email protected]
Gardella, Frank….………[email protected]
Geschel, Mary…….………….. [email protected]
Gillespie, Christy……… [email protected]
Glatzer, David J…………...……[email protected]
Glatzer, Joyce A…….…..... [email protected]
Gold, Bonnie………………[email protected]
Haberstroh, Jeff………………... [email protected]
Hammett III, John……………..…[email protected]
Hanlon, Bill………….………... [email protected]
Harvey, Dorie……[email protected]
Heinz, Karen…………….………. [email protected]
Herman, Marlena………………[email protected]
Hinton, John……[email protected]
Hisle, Ralph S……… [email protected]
Hoffman, David.. ……[email protected]
Horwitz, Kenneth A…[email protected]
Howell, Meredith……[email protected]
Husain, Iftikhar………….. [email protected]
Ives, Deborah L………[email protected]
Jackson, Melissa G.…[email protected]
Krulik, Stephen………….……[email protected]
Krupa, Erin E………….. [email protected]
Laor, Boaz………………….... [email protected]
Larson, Jennifer R…………..….…[email protected]
Laumakis, Paul J……….….…. [email protected]
Leoni, Dianne…………... [email protected]
Liebars, Cathy………………...……[email protected]
Lipani, Elaine……………... [email protected]
Lipon, Rodrigo D.……. [email protected]
Lyublinskaya, Irina…[email protected]
Marquez, Elizabeth……………... [email protected]
Merges, Kevin……………[email protected]
Milou, Eric………………….……[email protected]
Molnar, Andrea [email protected]
Molyneaux-Leahy, Mary ……………………………
Muschla, Erin……[email protected]
Neufeld, Rudy V…[email protected]
Norflus-Good, Julie S…..……. [email protected]
O'Brien, Eric M………..……[email protected]
Ottinger, Joseph……… [email protected]
Rahn, James R…………….. [email protected]
Ribeiro Ruiz, Renata O…………………………….
……………………[email protected]
Riehs, Robert J…….….. [email protected]
Rogozinski, Eva D……... [email protected]
Safi, Farshid…………………….……. [email protected]
Salama, Ahmed A…...... [email protected]
Salicrup, Fernando.......................................................
………………[email protected]
Schiffman, Jay L……….….... [email protected]
SPEAKER EMAIL ADDRESSES
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Schuloff, [email protected]
Schultz, Nancy………[email protected]
Semones, Stan………..….…..…[email protected]
Smith, Douglas G……….…. [email protected]
Sopala, Dianna M………[email protected]
Steffero, Maria….. [email protected]
Taylor-Cox, Jennifer…………………………………
…...……………[email protected]
Tenturier, Tanya E………..…... [email protected]
Treilman, Linda……….….... [email protected]
Vassallo, Fred……….. [email protected]
Walsh, Tom P………..……..…... [email protected]
Wence, Ron………..………….... [email protected]
Yoshida, Makoto…….…….... [email protected]
SPEAKER EMAIL ADDRESSES
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Allen, Sheila J. 38, 63 Alon, Sandra 6
Azzolino, Agnes 57, 69
Barnes, Betty A. 39, 59
Blaskopf, Bill 11
Boyer, Dawn 49, 56
Bunting, Betsy 30
Burger, Edward B. 2
Castillo, Wendy 61
Charischak, Ihor 22
Clayton, James 64
Clements, Jeanne 52
DeLucia, Maria 51
Decovsky, Fred 40
Dykema, Kevin 36, 47, 65
Dougherty, Kristen 60
Fox, Joanne 39, 59
Gardella, Frank 51
Geschel, Mary 75
Gillespie, Christy 13
Glatzer, David J. 14
Glatzer, Joyce A. 19
Gold, Bonnie 68
Haberstroh, Jeff 58
Hammett III, John 68
Hanlon, Bill 20
Harvey, Dorie 24
Heinz, Karen 37
Herman, Marlena 15
Hinton, John 18
Hisle, Ralph S. 66
Hoffman, David 52
Horwitz, Kenneth A. 50
Howell, Meredith 73
Husain, Iftikhar 7, 76
Ives, Deborah L. 72
Jackson, Melissa G. 73
Krulik, Stephen 32
Krupa, Erin E. 35
Laor, Boaz 25
Larson, Jennifer R. 54
Laumakis, Paul J. 15
Leoni, Dianne 78
Liebars, Cathy 68
Lipani, Elaine 49, 56
Lipon, Rodrigo D. 44
Lyublinskaya, Irina 3
Marquez, Elizabeth 58
Merges, Kevin 26, 34
Milou, Eric 23
Molnar, Andrea L. 60
Molyneaux-Leahy, Mary 12
Muschla, Erin 46
Neufeld, Rudy V. 9, 53
Norflus-Good, Julie S. 4
O'Brien, Eric M. 16
Ottinger, Joseph 28
Rahn, James R. 5
Ribeiro Ruiz, Renata O. 33
Riehs, Robert J. 62
Rogozinski, Eva D. 61
Safi, Farshid 8
Salama, Ahmed A. 28
Salicrup, Fernando 24
Schiffman, Jay L. 31, 74
Schuloff, Anita 48
Schultz, Nancy 29
Smith, Douglas G. 70
Semones, Stan 42
Sopala, Dianna M. 1, 21, 43
Steffero, Maria 46
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Taylor-Cox, Jennifer 71
Tenturier, Tanya E. 17
Treilman, Linda 27, 77
Vassallo, Fred 10, 55
Walsh, Tom P. 67
Wence, Ron 30
Yoshida, Makoto 41
Zike, Dinah 45
SPEAKER INDEX BY SESSION
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ALEKS Corporation Instructivision
Bedford, Freeman & Worth
(BFW)Publishers and W. H. Freeman Marshall Cavendish
Borenson and Associates, Inc. McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Casio America, Inc.
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc.
Castle Learning Online Pearson
Dinah-Might Adventures Peoples Education
EAI Education Perfection Learning
Educators Publishing Service (EPS)
Literacy & Intervention Renaissance Learning
ETA hand2mind Rosen Classroom
First In Math – Suntex International SMART/Keyboard Consultants, Inc.
GeoMotion Group Taylor-Cox Instruction
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Holt
McDougal Texas Instruments
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt;
Specialized Curriculum Group The College Board
Triumph Learning
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL EXHIBITORS!!
All of our Exhibitors will be located in the Windsor Ballroom. Attendees will receive a separate passport
for each day and upon visiting an exhibit station the exhibitor will stamp the passport. Attendees with 12
stamps on a single passport will be eligible for that day’s grand door prize of an iPad 3. Additionally,
a special professional development certificate will be given to attendees that visit the Ballroom.
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AMTNJ Student Artwork Exhibits
Rules and Guidelines
1. ELIGIBILITY: Exhibiting is open to all students in Grades K-12 attending private, parochial and public schools in New
Jersey.
2. ENTRY into the EXHIBITS: Students wishing to enter must have the support of their teachers. Applications can be downloaded from
the AMTNJ website at www.amtnj.org. Additional copies can be obtained by writing to:
AMTNJ Student Exhibits
82 High Street, 2B
Orange, NJ 07050
Fax: 973-678-0095
Completed application forms should be sent to the address listed above and must be received no later
than Friday, September 28, 2012. Students will receive a confirmation of their participation. If students
do not receive confirmation by Tuesday, October 2, 2012, they should call 973-678-0095 or send an e-
mail to [email protected] .
3. AWARDS: Certificates will be awarded for exemplary projects in each of the following grade level categories:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 and Grade 9-12.
Certificates of participation will be awarded to all students.
4. CATEGORIES: Entries will be accepted in the following categories:
Problem solving, including geometric models
Math Investigations
Math & Technology Applications
5. NATURE of the EXHIBITS Entries must:
Be student created
Have accompanying written report and statement of purpose with description of process and
conclusions from their work
Have a visual representation (e.g. models, posters)
Be comprehensive and complete within the scope of the stated purpose or problem.
6. DISPLAY RULES Displays must adhere to the following guidelines for maximum sizes of exhibits:
Table Display: 4 feet W x 6.5 feet H x 2.5 feet D
Floor Display: 4 feet W x 6 feet H x 2.5 feet D
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AMTNJ Student Artwork Exhibits
Rules and Guidelines
7. EXHIBITS WITH WORKING PARTS
Exhibits involving working parts must be self-contained.
Electricity will not be available. AMTNJ cannot be responsible for security of projects at all
times.
Perishable items should not be part of any projects.
8. SETTING UP EXHIBITS:
Exhibits may be set up between 6:00-9:00 PM on Wednesday evening, October 3rd
and between 7:00-
10:00AM on Thursday morning, October 5th. Exhibits that are set up by 10:00 AM on Thursday will be
judged. Late arrivals will not be eligible for competition.
9. EXHIBITORS’ ATTENDANCE DURING THE CONFERENCE
Judging of the projects will take place on the first day of the conference (Thursday, October 4th)
commencing at 9:00AM. Students are invited to attend the exhibits on Thursday from 9:00 AM – 1:00
PM and talk with the judges about their projects. However, students must be accompanied by an adult,
either their teacher or their parent.
The names of student winners will be posted no later than 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 4th.
10. DISPLAY AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS:
Students must leave their projects on display throughout the conference (Thursday and Friday) with the
exception of removable working parts. Exhibits must be dismantled and removed from the exhibit area
between the hours of 1:00PM and 2:00PM on Friday, October 5th. Exhibits must be removed within the
allocated breakdown time or they will be discarded.
The Awards Ceremony will be held in the lobby of the Holiday Inn on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 1:30
PM. Students, parents and teachers are encouraged to attend the ceremony.
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AMTNJ STUDENT EXHIBIT
REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT
Check the appropriate category: _____ Individual Project _____ Team Project
If this is a team project, write the names and addresses of each member of the team in the spaces
designated below. (Please limit teams to 3 members.)
1. Name: _________________________________________ Home Phone:_____________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
2. Name: _________________________________________ Home Phone:_____________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
3. Name: _________________________________________ Home Phone:_____________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
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Sponsoring Teacher:________________________________ School Phone:___________
Fax #: __________________ Name of School: _________________________________
Title of Exhibit: _________________________________________________________
Grade Level of Exhibit: (circle one) K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Category of Exhibit: (circle one) Type of Space Needed: (circle one)
1. Problem – Solving Floor Space
2. Math Investigation Table Space
3. Math and Technology Applications
Please return application form by September 28, 2012 to: AMTNJ Student Exhibits
82 High Street, 2B
Orange, NJ 07050
Fax: 973-678-0095
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SAVETHE DATE
The Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey
presents
5th Annual Conference
Special Education and Mathematics
PREPARING FOR COMMON CORE STANDARDS &
ASSESSMENTS Update 2013
NOTICE – NEW LOCATION: Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 A Conference for ALL Grades K -12
Speakers:
Francis (Skip) Fennell, author of “Achieving Fluency: Special Education and Mathematics K-8,”
NCTM Past President, McDaniel College, MD
Peggy McDonald, Director, New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education
Jeffrey Hauger, Director, New Jersey Department of Education Office of Assessments
Michael Luke, STEM Office, NJ Department of Education, Education Program Development
Specialist 1/Mathematics Coordinator, NJ ASK 6-8 Mathematics/EoC ADP Alg I
Tracy Amerman, Co-chairperson, New Jersey State Special Education Advisory Council
(NJSSEAC); Professor, Department of Special Education, New Jersey City University
Roberta Wohle, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Department of Special Education
AND MANY MORE!
Sessions:
Students with Disabilities & the Common Core Math Standards: Moving from Access to Engagement
Transition from NJ ASK to PARCC
Assessment Expectations: PARCC Update
Differentiate Instruction by Incorporating Technology into Choice Boards
Instructional Strategies to Meet New Common Core Standards: Performance Tasks for ALL
Make Use of a SMART BoardTM
to Build Mathematical Understanding for All
Word Problems – The Reading Problem That Can Be Addressed in a Math Class
An Update on the Common Core Assessments: The Good, Bad and Ugly
A Montessori Look at Special Education Strategies
Using Technology and Visual Math Models to Help Meet the Common Core State Standards
Beyond Invert & Multiply: Making Sense of Fraction Computation
Fractions Don’t Need to be Frustrating!
Using Technology to Create Flexible and Quality Common Core Resources
Using Research Based Instruction to Build RtI
Lost in the Middle: The Middle School Experience for Students with Special Needs
Geometry: Reinforce Key Concepts
Using Graphing Calculators and Hands-On Materials to Engage All Students in the Classroom
Using Standards-Based Grading to Improve Student Learning
Model Curriculum and UDL
AND MANY MORE!
Continental Breakfast & Lunch; Materials Handouts & Vendor Exhibits; Door Prizes Visit www.amntj.org for program updates.
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Registration forms received before December 14th will be mailed confirmations with name badges and meal
tickets. All other name badges and meal tickets will be picked up on site at the registration table on site. If
you are pre-registered all you have to do is pick up your badge holder. I. Participant Information
Name: Last ______________________________________________________ First _______________________________ MI: ____
Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ______________________________
Home Phone: ____________________________ Home County:________________________________________________
Fax:___________________________________ e-mail_______________________________________________________
School Name:________________________________________________ District:_________________________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________ State: _____________ Zip:______________________________
School Phone: ______________________________ School County: _______________________________________________
Please Check Position: __Teacher ___Chairperson ___Supervisor ___Administrator ____Coach ___Professor ___Student ___Retired
Grade Level(s): __________ Preferred AMTNJ Mailing Address: -Home or School
Previous Member (Y/N) ____ Interested in Volunteering ___ Interested in speaking ____ Interested in donating to the AMTNJ
scholarship fund $______ enclosed (tax deductible receipt will be if requested)
II. SELECT CONFERENCE FEES, and PAYMENT METHOD
1. Select Registration Option: Checkmark in selected box
2. Please select payment option: Personal Check
or Purchase Order PO# if available____________ Please note: if payment option is NOT checked- your school will be invoiced for a PO –
but the responsibility lies with the participant registering.
Save your raffle ticket - DOOR PRIZES at the conclusion of the program.
Visit the Exhibits: Please be so kind as to visit our exhibitors. They not only provide our wonderful door prizes but have much to offer in keeping AMTNJ and its members up to date on the latest materials available in our classrooms.
III. RETURN to: AMTNJ PO Box 829, Red Bank, NJ 07701 or Fax to: 732-741-4376 (feel free to email for fax confirmation)
or ...Email them as attachments or for more information email: [email protected]
The Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey presents
5th Annual Conference
Special Education and Mathematics PREPARING FOR COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS & ASSESSMENTS
Update 2013 Conference for ALL Grades K-12
NOTICE – NEW LOCATION: Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
AMTNJ reserves the right to limit registration
according to the fire codes set by the hotel limitations.
Member $119.99___ Non-Member$149.99___
PLEASE NOTE: AMTNJ POLICY DOES NOT
ACCEPT CANCELLATIONS AFTER ONE WEEK
PRIOR TO ANY CONFERENCE
Remember to get your registration into your board early
for board approval!
Please note: all non-member fees include
membership for the upcoming 2013 year.
Please confirm all faxed registrations by
emailing [email protected].
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annual mathematics contests of new jersey
for New Jersey Secondary School students
AND
for New Jersey Middle School students
Sponsored by the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Open to NJ parochial, public, and private institutions
One 45-minute working session with calculators
Team and individual awards and certificates of achievement
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 9, 2012
Per School Fee: $30.00
Contest Coordinators:
Bill Blaskopf George Nixon To contact the coordinators please call AMTNJ at 732-788-1257 or email AMTNJ at [email protected]
For previous contest problems and solutions visit our website at www.amtnj.org
---------------------------------------Detach and Return by November 9, 2012---------------------------------------------
Faculty Sponsor __________________________________________________________
School Name ____________________________________________________________
Mailing Address __________________________________________________________
Email____________________________________________
School Phone ( ) _____ - __________ County _______________________
________ Secondary School _______ Middle School
Fee: $30.00 per school _______ check enclosed payable to AMTNJ
_______ purchase order enclosed
Mail to: AMTNJ
PO Box 829
Red Bank, NJ 07701
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2012-2013
AMTNJ
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
AMTNJ members don’t forget to:
1. Sign the application for your candidate (you must be an active
member)
2. Let your candidate know that awardees become eligible to reapply
in future years for renewal opportunities
3. Duplicate the application as needed
Please note:
1. Late applications are not accepted
2. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 30, 2013
3. To ensure delivery, send “return receipt”
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THE ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS OF NEW JERSEY
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – DEADLINE, MARCH 30, 2013
NAME__________________________ BIRTHDATE________ EMAIL_______________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________ HOME TELEPHONE # (____)___________________
_________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER__________________________
(Needed from finalists)
FATHER’S NAME___________________________________________ FATHER’S OCCUPATION_________________________________
MOTHER’S NAME___________________________________________ MOTHER’S OCCUPATION________________________________
BROTHERS AND SISTERS (NAMES AND
AGES):_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL______________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER (____)______________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________
CHOICE OF COLLEGE: #1______________________________________________________________________________________________
#2______________________________________________________________________________________________
#3______________________________________________________________________________________________
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES:_____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AWARDS AND HONORS:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL ESSAYS:
1. Submit a 500 word 12 point double spaced essay addressing why you wish to pursue a career in mathematics education. You
may choose to include any special talent or ability or skill you possess which will help you become an effective teacher or you may include
how one of your teachers has influenced your career goals.
2. Submit a brief paragraph explaining your need for financial aid.
This application must be accompanied by one official copy of your high school transcript through the first semester of the senior year, a copy of
your scores on the SAT or the ACT, and exactly two letters of recommendation, one from an ACTIVE member of the Association of Mathematics
Teachers of New Jersey. Each letter should be no more than one page. All information must be typewritten in an easy to read font. Handwritten
applications cannot be accepted. Applications postmarked after the deadline, March 30, 2013 will not be accepted. Awardees will be introduced at
an award ceremony held during an AMTNJ Board of Trustees Meeting in May 2013.
CERTIFICATION: By my signature, I certify that all of the information given by me on this form is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT_________________________________________________________DATE__________________________
SIGNATURE OF ACTIVE AMTNJ MEMBER
WRITING LETTER OF
RECOMMENDATION_______________________________________ PRINT NAME_________________________________________
RETURN BY MARCH 30, 2013 TO: AMTNJ Scholarship Committee, C/O Joan J. Vas, 10 Edgewater Dr, Matawan, NJ 07747
LATE APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE DELIVERY SEND “RETURN RECEIPT”
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Save The Date!
The Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey
Presents
Charting a New Course: Instructional Strategies
to Implement the
Common Core Standards
Manipulatives Hands-On Activities Inquire-based
Instruction Differentiation Technology
For Teachers, Coaches, Supervisors of grades PK-12
February 7, 2013 Crowne Plaza Monroe
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