Mass Academy& TI is sponsoring this for all Massachusetts Teachers to help with the upcoming MCAS Mathematics Exam for grade 8 and 10 students.  It is the first of what we hope will become an annual event, but we need your help to spread the word to your colleagues both in your school or others.

FREE MCAS Workshop for Teachers

Leveraging Classroom Instruction to Maximize Student Achievement on the grades 8 & 10 MCAS Mathematics Exams

Did you know the TI 84Plus CE is a digital graphing calculator on the 2020 grades 8 & 10 MCAS Exam? Are you wondering how to support your students in using this tool effectively on their state test?
Come to this FREE half-day workshop to learn how to incorporate this powerful tool in your classroom to improve student learning and success on the grades 8 & 10 MCAS mathematics tests! 

This workshop is designed to:

·         Explore and better understand the content of the grades 8 & 10 MCAS Mathematics exams, including review of sample test items.

·         Engage with mathematics assessment questions that highlight conceptual understanding.

·         Explore instructional strategies, including the strategic use of technology, that develop conceptual understanding of important grades 8 - 10 mathematics concepts.

·         Orient participants to free online resources available to support students and teachers in preparing for the MCAS exams.

All materials will be provided, and TI 84Plus CE handheld graphing calculators will be available to use during the workshop.  Bring your laptop, if possible, and we’ll explore using the TI84Plus CE pull down on sample MCAS exams.  Every teacher in attendance will receive a lifetime TI 84Plus CE SmartView Emulator software license.  One teacher at each location will win a handheld graphing calculator!  Experience with the TI 84Plus CE is not required.

When:  There are three days and locations to choose from!

·         Monday, February 10, 2020  Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Campus Center Mid Century Room, Worcester, MA

·         Tuesday, February 11, 2020 West Springfield High School,  425 Piper Rd, West Springfield, MA 01089

·         Wednesday, February 12, 2020  Courtyard Marriott Boston Marlborough – Marlborough Ballroom, Salons D and E, 75 Felton Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

AGENDA at a glance:

8 – 8:45 am:  Sign in, coffee, light breakfast

9am – noon:  Workshop

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED so that we will have enough materials for everyone.  Each workshop is limited to 30 participants.  Register TODAY!

 

Please register no later than Friday 2/7 by emailing Robyn Poulsen at rpoulsen@ti.com .  Include your name, email address, which session you’re attending (Worcester, Springfield OR Marlborough), your school, phone number, and what you teach (grade 8 and/or 10 mathematics).  We will be in touch with detailed instructions on parking, etc. when your registration is confirmed.