1. science
2. mathematics

 AMTNJ’s 2015
Summer Institutes
The Common Core Standards & PARCC Assessments are here! 1.) 7th Grade / 8th Grade / Algebra 1 Common Core Standards and PARCC Assessments Function Exploration
Date: Monday - June 29, 2015 at Clifton Public Schools
Presenter: Angelo DeMattia
This workshop is for middle school, high school, and in-class support teachers or administrators who want to
further enhance their understanding of functions in Algebra 1 as they relate to the Common Core Standards and
PARCC assessments. The topics that will be covered are linear, square root, quadratic, exponential, and absolute
value functions. Bring your laptop and calculator.
2.) GeoGebra in the Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus Classrooms – Grades 8-12
Date: Tuesday - June 30, 2015 at Parsippany High School, Room 301
Presenter: Laura Amatulli
GeoGebra is a tool that every high school math teacher should have. In this workshop, participants will learn about
this magnificent piece of software, its use, and capabilities. At the end of the session, teachers will be able to use
GeoGebra to enhance their classroom activities and promote student participation and exploration – perfect for any
level of mathematics, from basic algebra and geometry to sophisticated calculus applications. GeoGebra is free and
works well in either platform. Discover its capabilities, and you will wonder how you got along without it all this
time. Please bring your laptop.
3.) Writing PARCC-Like Questions for Classroom Worksheets and Assessments From 7th Grade Math to Algebra 2
Date: Tuesday - June 30, 2015 at West Morris Mendham High School
Presenter: Judith T. Brendel
The presenter has written PARCC questions for ETS. Learn how to write PARCC-like problems that can be used
in their own classroom. Participants will learn how to write problems similar to the ones found on the PARCC
tests. We will provide examples. We will also examine some additional online assessments and assessment tools in
this workshop. Please bring current worksheets to be revised and content for developing new test items. Also, please
bring your calculator and laptop.
4.) Geometric Constructions in the Common Core Curriculum Standards – Grades 9-11
Date: Tuesday - July 7, 2015 at Parsippany High School, Room 301
Presenter: Megan Langan
Teaching geometric constructions has always been a challenge. The rules are easy enough - compass, straightedge,
no measuring, but for the logistics can be a problem. With the new emphasis on geometric constructions and
problem solving skills in the CCCS, it is important that constructions are introduced in the math curriculum as a
1 problem solving technique. This workshop is designed to offer hands on instruction on the steps to teach basic
constructions in a meaningful way. Ideas will be shared on how to use constructions to introduce students to basic
reasoning and proof problems.
5.) Visualizing Problem Solving in Grades 3-5 & The Common Core
Date: Tuesday - July 7, 2015 at Clifton Public Schools
Presenter: Angelo DeMattia
Too few students are able to retain their knowledge or transfer their learning to new situations. That is why
educators lament their forgetfulness from June to September, from Friday to Monday, from 9 AM to 10 AM, etc.
This workshop will help teachers understand this difficulty and develop a more visually based lesson format. This
will help students, including SE & ELL – make an effective transition from the concrete/visual to the abstract. The
emphasis will be on applying the PAW process, a problem solving strategy: P is for Pictures, A is for Abstract, and
W is for words. Ample hands-on lessons will highlight the process that helps students attain a higher level of
achievement on the new PARCC assessments and helps teachers experience a new connection to the Common
Core Standards. Bring your laptop.
6.) Creating Fiscally Responsible Individuals through Financial Literacy – Grades 9-12
Date: Wednesday - July 8, 2015 at Clifton Public Schools
Presenter: Kathleen Harrington
Financial Literacy is the new hot topic in education. There are many resources, mostly free, that can help you plan
lessons that are relevant to your student’s lives. In this workshop you will receive a comprehensive summary of what
resources are available for grades 9-12; hands-on lessons; and ideas for how to use technology to enhance your
practice.
7.) Major Themes of Statistics in the CCSS – Grades 9-12
Date: Tuesday - August 4, 2015 at Parsippany High School, Room 301
Presenter: Angelo DeMattia
Mathematics is about ideas and not just juggling numbers and letters. Statistics (Data Analysis) should pursue that
same intent. This workshop will allow teachers and students to shift the typical emphasis from following number
recipes to a focus on statistical concepts. The bridge to those concepts will use real data, experiments, and
simulations. The embedded ideas will be explained – with pictures and words. Ample hands-on lessons and
activities will highlight the process that helps students attain a higher level of achievement on the new PARCC and
other related assessments and helps teachers experience a new connection to the Common Core Standards.
Appropriate technology and software also will be used. Please bring your laptop and graphing calculator!
8.) A Visual Approach to Algebra & the Common Core - Grades 7-9
Date: Tuesday - August 11, 2015 at Winslow Township School District
Presenter: Angelo DeMattia
Too few students can demonstrate a deep conceptual understanding of algebraic relationships. This workshop will
assist teachers in developing a more visually based lesson format. More visually based lessons create opportunities for
students – including SE & ELL – to effectively make transitions from concrete ideas/visual to abstract concepts.
The emphasis will be on applying the PAW process: P is for Pictures, A is for Algebra, and W is for words. Ample
hands-on lessons will highlight the process that helps students attain a higher level of achievement on the new
2 PARCC assessments and helps teachers experience a new connection to the Common Core Standards. Bring your
laptop and graphing calculator.
9.) Exploring Geometry Concepts using Hands-On Learning and Technology – Grades 6-10
Date: Tuesday - August 11, 2015 at Parsippany High School, Room 301
Presenter: Lisa Barragato
Are you tired of teaching your students but then they don’t remember it in a few weeks or months? Students retain
information better and understand concepts more in depth if they are allowed to develop the concepts on their own.
In this workshop teachers will learn how to use patty paper, protractors, compasses, and rulers for students to
explore triangles, parallel lines, and so much more. We will also use Internet applications, such as GeoGebra, to
explore transformations, quadrilaterals, and more. In addition we will look at some PARCC type questions that are
aligned to these topics. Please bring a laptop if possible.
10.) Visualizing Problem Solving in Grades K-2 & the Common Core
Date: Tuesday - August 11, 2015 at Berlin Borough School District
Presenter: Deborah DeMattia
Help students remember their Math concepts well beyond their elementary school years. This workshop will help
teachers to develop a more visually based lesson format that will help students, including SE & ELL – make an
effective transition from the concrete/visual to the abstract. The emphasis will be on applying the PAW process, a
problem solving strategy: P is for Pictures, A is for Abstract, and W is for Words. Ample hands-on lessons will
highlight the process that helps teachers to help students attain a higher level of achievement on future PARCC
Assessments as well as to gain a better understanding of the Common Core Standards. 11.) Major Themes of Statistics in the CCSS – Grades 6-8
Date: Thursday - August 13, 2015 at Clifton Public Schools
Presenter: Angelo DeMattia
Mathematics is about ideas and not just juggling numbers and letters. Statistics (Data Analysis) should pursue that
same intent. This workshop will allow teachers and students to shift the typical emphasis from following number
recipes to a focus on statistical concepts. The bridge to those concepts will use real data, experiments, and
simulations. The embedded ideas will be explained – with pictures and words. Ample hands-on lessons and
activities will highlight the process that helps students attain a higher level of achievement on the new PARCC and
other related assessments and helps teachers experience a new connection to the Common Core Standards.
Appropriate technology and software also will be used. Bring your graphing calculator!
12.) Visualizing Problem Solving in Grades K-2 & the Common Core
Date: Thursday - August 13, 2015 at Clifton Public Schools
Presenter: Deborah DeMattia
Help students remember their Math concepts well beyond their elementary school years. This workshop will help
teachers to develop a more visually based lesson format that will help students, including SE & ELL – make an
effective transition from the concrete/visual to the abstract. The emphasis will be on applying the PAW process, a
problem solving strategy: P is for Pictures, A is for Abstract, and W is for Words. Ample hands-on lessons will
highlight the process that helps teachers to help students attain a higher level of achievement on future PARCC
Assessments as well as to gain a better understanding of the Common Core Standards.
3 13.) Transformational Geometry and the Common Core
Date: Tuesday – August 18, 2015 at Sparta High School
Presenter: Rosemary Bayliss
This workshop will begin with providing participants an opportunity to analyze formal transformational proofs and
teaching techniques which meet common core standards. Participants will then work on developing differentiation
strategies to make these concepts understandable to a diverse student population. The proofs will address
approximately 12 High School Geometry Standards within the areas of Congruence, Circles, and Similarity and
Right Triangles.
14.) SmartBoards for High School Math Teachers – Grades 6-12
Date: Tuesday - August 18, 2015 at North Hunterdon High School
Presenter: Jamie Hudak
This workshop is lead by an experienced high school math teacher and SmartBoard user. Content of the
presentation will apply to all levels of high school mathematics. You will learn how to setup the Smart Notebook
software so you can present more efficiently and dynamically. Learn to create dynamic presentations and interactive
assessments, perform geometric constructions on the SmartBoard, embed content from other applications, and share
your notebooks with students and colleagues. Be prepared to develop lessons using the Smart Notebook Software.
We recommend that you bring a laptop with the Smart Notebook Software installed, and content for developing
lessons to the workshop.
15.) GeoGebra Dynamic Mathematics Software – Grades 8-12
Date: Wednesday - August 19, 2015 at North Hunterdon High School
Presenter: Jamie Hudak
GeoGebra is a free computer algebra system for dynamically teaching mathematics from Algebra to Geometry,
through Calculus. Learn to create interactive worksheets that can be used for lesson presentation, or to share with
your students and colleagues through email, your website, or GeoGebra Tube. Use GeoGebra to generate
mathematical graphs and constructions for worksheets, student discovery, and websites. Dynamically present
function translations, Geometric Constructions, Calculus topics, and much more. We recommend that you bring a
laptop on which you can install GeoGebra for the workshop.
16.) Painless PARCC-like Math Assessments to Use with Your Students; Create Your Own – Grades 3–5
Date: Wednesday - August 19, 2015 at West Windsor-Plainsboro School District
Presenter: Judith T. Brendel
See assessment tasks that are meaningful, do-able, challenging and aligned to the Common Core and PARCC style
and rigor. Investigate PARCC assessments; learn about the various question types, and how you can change what
you already have or start new using special resources. Gain knowledge, skills and access to material you can use
throughout the year. Have time to practice and modify one of your own or plan a new assessment for a future topic.
Bring a laptop; invite colleagues to collaborate with you.
4 17.) Painless PARCC-like Math Assessments to Use with Your Students; Create Your Own – Grades 6–8
Date: Thursday - August 20, 2015 at West Windsor-Plainsboro School District
Presenter: Judith T. Brendel
See assessment tasks that are meaningful, do-able, challenging and aligned to the Common Core and PARCC style
and rigor. Investigate PARCC assessments; learn about the various question types, and how you can change what
you already have or start new using special resources. Gain knowledge, skills and access to material you can use
throughout the year. Have time to practice and modify one of your own or plan a new assessment for a future topic.
Bring a laptop; invite colleagues to collaborate with you.
5 AMTNJ’s 2015 Summer Institute Registration Form
Name: __________________________________________ School District: _______________________
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Registration Fees:
All workshops are one day. The member fee is $99.00 and the non-member fee is $129.00.
Registration:
Circle the number of the summer institute(s) and the appropriate registration fee.
(Please note – you may also register online at www.amtnj.org.)
1. 7th & 8th Grade / Algebra 1 Common Core Standards & PARCC Assessments Function Exploration
2. GeoGebra in the Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus Classrooms; Grades 8-12
3. Writing PARCC-Like Questions for Classroom Worksheets & Assessments
4. Geometric Constructions in the Common Core Curriculum Standards; Grades 9-11
5. Visualizing Problem Solving in Grades 3-5 & The Common Core
6. Creating Fiscally Responsible Individuals through Financial Literacy; Grades 9-12
7. Major Themes of Statistics in the CCSS; Grades 9-12
8. A Visual Approach to Algebra& the Common Core; Grades 7-9
9. Exploring Geometry Concepts using Hands-On Learning and Technology; Grades 6-10
10. Visualizing Problem Solving in Grades K-2 & the Common Core
11. Major Themes of Statistics in the CCSS; Grades 6-8
12. Visualizing Problem Solving in Grades K-2 & the Common Core
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
13. Transformational Geometry and the Common Core; Grades 6-12
14. SmartBoards for High School Math Teachers; Grades 6-12
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
15. GeoGebra Dynamic Mathematics Software; Grades 8 – 12
16. Painless PARCC-like Math Assessments to Use with Your Students; Create Your Own; Grades 3–5
17. Painless PARCC-like Math Assessments to Use with Your Students; Create Your Own; Grades 6-8
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
Member $99.00 or Non-Member $129.00
All workshops will be from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with a half hour break for lunch.
Please bring your lunch; light refreshments will be provided.
Number of Institutes Circled: _______ Total fees for all registrations: $ ________
PO Number: _____________________ or Check Number ___________________
Please return this form, along with payment to AMTNJ - PO Box 829, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Please make checks
payable to AMTNJ.
Since some sessions are popular and seats are limited, payment must be received one week prior to the summer
institute. AMTNJ reserves the right to cancel one week prior to an institute if less than 12 participants have
registered.
If you have any questions please send an email to amtnj@juno.com or call us at 732-788-1257.
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