DPI~AIG Professional Development Webinar Series Partnership with NC School of Science and Mathematics

Advanced Content for Teachers of Advanced Learners in Math and Science

Teachers may attend one or all sessions. Registration is required, as there is limited seating
in the “GoTo” webinar room. Sessions will be archived and posted on the NCDPI iTunesU site.

MATH SESSIONS
4th Tuesdays – Oct. 2012 to Apr. 2013 (except Dec)
The math-focused sessions are intended to share advanced content and instructional
strategies that relate to a variety of mathematics courses. All sessions will directly relate
to the NCSCOS in Mathematics as well as other advanced mathematics standards.

Session 1: Tuesday, October 23, 3:45-4:45
Using Data to Explore Linear Functions
This session will use linear regression to find linear models for various real world
data sets. We will interpret the constants in our models in context and assess
the goodness of fit using the concept of residuals. Appropriate for teachers of
advanced students in courses 8th grade Math to Precalculus.
To register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/862592984

Session 2: Tuesday, November 27, 3:45-4:45
Using Recursion to Explore Real World Problems, Part 1
This session will explore the basics of recursion. This will include using the graphing
calculator to explore recursive equations. Exploring real-world problems such as the
amount of a drug in the body or how money grows in an interest-earning account, we will
build both the recursive equations and use those equations to find closed form functions
for the scenarios. Appropriate for teachers of advanced students in courses 8th grade
Math to Precalculus. No prior experience with recursive equations is necessary.
To register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/531095224

Session 3: Tuesday, December 4, 3:45-4:45
Using Recursion to Explore Real World Problems, Part 2
This session will extend what we learned in Part 1. Exploring real world problems such as
the payment of a loan or how pollution moves through The Great Lakes, we will build the
recursive equations and explore when a system has an equilibrium value. Appropriate
for teachers of advanced students in courses 8th grade Math to Precalculus.
To register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/790405289