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Workshops offered by Bill Mullins

 

1.  Function Construction ‑ Grades 5‑12 This workshop focuses on how students build their knowledge of functions using graphs, equations, tables, and verbal sentences.

2.  Using CBL's in the Math and Science Classroom ‑ Grades 7‑12 This workshop allows teachers to investigate the CBL through various experiments.

 3.  Improving Mathematical Reasoninq ‑ Grades K‑8 Participants engage in multiple activities aimed at improving student skills in reasoning. Special emphasis is placed on activities that help prepare students for the ACTAAP tests.

4.   Balanced Assessment in the Math Classroom Grades 3‑12 Participants look at the Balanced Assessment Program and participate in problem solving activities as a team. Special emphasis is placed on grading open‑response questions during this meeting.

 5.  Using Graphing Calculators in the Classroom Grades 5‑12 This workshop could cover everything from beginning keystrokes to Calculus applications. This could also be adapted for use in the classroom with students.

 6.  Analysis of Test Data ‑ Grades K‑12 We can help make sense of all your test data. Special emphasis is placed on ACTAAP scores.

 7.  Curriculum Alignment ‑ Grades K‑12 We can help you align your curriculum with state and national frameworks as well as appropriate assessment tools.

 8.  Assessment in Math and Science: What's the Point? Grades K‑12 This set of video workshops analyzes current trends in assessment. Topics include: current trends, grading tools, systemic change in a school district or building, and connections across the curriculum.

 9.  The Missing Link ‑ Grades 5‑8 This video workshop investigates the topics that middle school students are missing in math instruction.

 10. Private Universe Project in Mathematics ‑ Grades K‑12 Follow a group of students as they build mathematical power from kindergarten through high school.

11. Spreadsheets in the Math and Science Classroom ‑ Grades 5‑12Investigate the uses of spreadsheets in the classroom. Topics include: graphs, statistics, and organization.

12. Integrating Math and Science Through Science Fair ‑ Grades 5‑12: Investigate strategies to help students succeed in science fairs and better understand the scientific method.

13. Multimedia Presentations in the Classroom ‑ Grades K‑12Participants will be making their own presentation, and discussing how to use multimedia projects in the classroom.

14. Using Rubrics to Grade Open‑Response Questions ‑ Grades K‑12This workshop will focus on many different rubrics that can be used to grade open­response questions. Special emphasis will be placed on ACTAAP grading. Strategies for using rubrics in the classroom will also be discussed.

15. Ready, Set, Go with Geometry ‑ Grades K‑12Participants will explore various manipulatives and activities to help promote achievement in the geometry strand of various assessments.

16. Active Learning with Technology ‑ Grades K‑12Participants will explore constructivist learning and how it relates to technology in the classroom.

17. Algebraic Thinking Project ‑ Grades 3‑8This video series looks at the construction of algebraic reasoning.

 

 


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