Mathematics (TexMATYC)

   Thursday,  1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

          Preconference Workshops

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(open to everyone)
"Teaching with Technology in Mathematics"
Speakers: Cheryl Mott, Professor of Mathematics, San Jacinto College; and Nelson Carter, Professor of Mathematics, San Jacinto College

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(by invitation only)
"New Mathways Project Focus Meeting "
Speakers: Amy Getz, Program Coordinator of the Higher Education Team, University of Texas Charles A. Dana Center; and Paula Wilhite, Professor of Mathematics, Northeast Texas Community College

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
TexMATYC Board Meeting
Sharon Sledge, presiding
 

   Friday,  9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
"Redesigning for Student Success"
Speakers: Tom Connolly and Amy Getz, Higher Education Program Coordinators, and Nancy Stano, Graduate Research, University of Texas Charles A. Dana Center; and Connie Richardson, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Midwestern State University

10:00 -10:45 a.m.
"Mandated Changes to Mathematics Programs in Texas"
Speakers: Cynthia Martinez, Chair of the Department of Mathematics, Temple College; and Sharon Sledge, Professor of Mathematics, San Jacinto College

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
"Let Your Voice Be Heard"
Moderator: Sharon Sledge, President, TexMATYC

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
"Encouraging Critical Thinking and Communication in Developmental Math"
Speaker: Mark Clark, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Palomar College

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
"Hands-on Modeling of Quadratic Functions: What Fun!"
Speaker: Kathleen Mittag, Professor of Mathematics, University of Texas at San Antonio
 

    Saturday,  9:00 - 11:45 a.m.

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
"Math Literacy for College Students: A non-STEM Pathway to College Readiness"
Speaker: Kathleen Almy, Professor of Math & Human Services, Rock Valley College

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
"Fully Integrate Study Skills in Your Classroom Using P.O.W.E.R."
Speakers: Sherri Messersmith, Associate Professor of Mathematics, College of DuPage; and Robert Feldman, Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
"Measurements: Past, Present and in Our Text Books"
Speaker: Joanne Peeples, Professor of Mathematics, El Paso Community College

 

Mathematics Section Co-chairs:
Sharon Sledge, San Jacinto College, and
Cynthia Martinez, Temple College