Fall 2015 Conference Agenda

SPECIAL NOTE: Please bring a laptop or other device to access the internet if you choose to attend the 10:15 session on Teaching the Statistical Investigation Process with Simulation-Based Inference.

IMATYC Fall Meeting - October 9, 2015

NW Iowa Community College, Sheldon, Iowa

AGENDA

8:15 – 8:45	Registration and Continental Breakfast	A116/119
8:45 – 9:00	Introductions and Welcome	A116/119
9:00 – 10:00	Hot Topics Discussion Come prepared to share/discuss what is happening with math education in Iowa and beyond. Topics could include placement, common core, articulation, developmental math, etc. For example, what is happening with the ALEKS pilot? What will happen now that Compass is going away?  Has anyone tried anything new to retain students in math classes or tried any new approach to developmental math? Please be prepared to share your news!	A116/119
10:00 – 10:15	Break	A116/119
10:15 – 11:15	Break-Out Sessions Teaching the Statistical Investigation Process with Simulation-Based Inference A growing trend in teaching statistical inference is the use of simulation. I will discuss the trend, its motivation, some specific examples and recent assessment results. Please bring a laptop or other device to access the Internet for this session. Nathan Tintle, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Statistics and Dept. Chair Director for Research and Scholarship Dordt College A Mindset for Mathematics This will be a workshop-style session that explores Carol Dweck’s landmark work with mindsets with a special focus on the implication for mathematics.  The presentation and activities are organized around three questions: 1) What is mindset theory? 2) How does it affect my students? and 3) How can I foster a growth mindset in my classroom? Valorie Zonnefeld, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Mathematics Institutional Research Dordt College	A118 A117
11:15 – 12:30	Lunch and Business Meeting	A116/119
12:30 – 1:30	60 Math Mistakes, Misuses, Mysteries, and Mummeries in 60 Minutes Sue Grapevine Karla Harris Math Instructors NW Iowa Community College	A116/119
1:30 – 1:45	Break	A116/119
1:45 – 3:15	When Will I Ever Use This? During this time slot, we will visit three career and technical programs to learn about the math used in those careers. Be prepared to learn about some real math applications and have some fun!

Campus Map

Note: Attendees should park in Parking Lot #1 and should enter through the main entrance in Building A. There will be signs inside the main entrance of Building A that direct attendees to our registration and meeting space.

2015 IMATYC Room Reservations

2015 IMATYC Room Reservations

A block of rooms are reserved at the following motels:
Please mention IMATYC Conference for these room rates.

Holiday Inn Express 
201 34th Ave
712-324-3000
$99.99 / night



Super 8
210 N. 2nd Ave.
712-324-8400
$86.36 / night

Directions & Map

We are very excited to be welcoming you to Kirkwood campus and spending the day with you at our Annual Fall IMATYC Conference.

Here is a map and some directions to illustrate the way: http://www.kirkwood.edu/maincampus

Linn Hall (#8 on the map) is where the conference will be located.  If you are staying on Oct. 9, The Kirkwood Hotel is #34 on the map.

Hotel Information for the IMATYC Conference

When you call to make a reservation,
please mention that you are attending the Iowa Math Association Conference for a rate of $99 + 12% city tax.  There are only a limited number of rooms available, and must be reserved by Sept. 22 to receive the special rate.
This rate applies to the Thursday night stay (October 9th).

The Kirkwood Hotel
877-751-5111
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

Conference Tentative Schedule

IMATYC Conference Schedule
Friday, October 10th

IMATYC Conference Agenda

October 10, 2014

3116 Linn Hall

 Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

8:15-9:00              Registration

                                Continental Breakfast

                               

9:00-9:15              Welcome

                                Bill Lamb, Vice President

9:15-10:15           Common Core Discussion in 3116 Linn Hall

10:15-10:30         Break

10:30-11:30         Break-out Sessions

IPADs in the College Classroom
Smart phones, tablets, IPods, computers--college students live and breathe technology.  Why not meet your students in their comfort zone?  IPads are a great way to get students engaged in their own learning experience.  For instructors, IPads can enhance teaching, create an easier and more interactive way to grade assignments, and makes communicating with students a snap.

Jennifer Bishop

Kirkwood Community College

Project-Based Teaching Made Easy with Interactive Datasets

If you discuss data in your classroom, this Excel-powered Database Generator will help you use time effectively with interactive datasets, facilitate learning statistical concepts, and create classroom materials.

Andrei Perkhounkov

Kirkwood Community College

                        Learning Anytime, Anywhere
                                    
                                    Kelsey Poor

Hawkes Learning Systems

11:30-12:45         Lunch and Business Meeting

12:45-1:45           Break-out Sessions

Developmental Math Discussion

Curtis Mitchell

Kirkwood Community College

What’s New with the TI-84 Color Graphing Calculator?

This presentation is for you if you haven’t picked up the latest version of the TI-84 family.  Students may be doing things with it that you didn’t even know possible.

If time permits, we will discuss the some IPAD apps as well.  Please bring ideas of IPAD apps that you find useful for the classroom.

Kory Swart

Kirkwood Community College

1:45-2:00              Break and Transition to Jones Hall

2:00-3:00              Wind Turbine Presentation in Jones Hall

                                David Bennett

                                Kirkwood Community College

3:00-3:15              Conclusion