That was the title of my presentation today at the 26th Annual ICTM Conference on Teaching Mathematics in Carbondale, IL.
It went really well. AND surprisingly, I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be!
YIKES! My name as a conference speaker!
Session 2. 10:10.
My blurb in the program to get people to come...
"Want some fun ideas to help your students practice basic skills? This session will provide innovative, hands-on math activities to engage all learners."
The sign with my name outside the "Illinois Room" where you could find me!
Close up shot of the sign!
whew! I make it!
my outline for the speech:
I. Introduction
II. Games Philosophy
III. No Supplies Needed
a. Multiplies
b. Riddles
c. Comics
IV. Calculators
a. Problem Solving
b. Checking Answers
c. “Beat the Calculator”
V. Dice and Cards
a. Place Value Predicting
b. Card Addition
c. Subtraction Target Practice
d. Spill the Beans
e. Name that Number
f. Top-it (war) *my favorite*
II. Games Philosophy
III. No Supplies Needed
a. Multiplies
b. Riddles
c. Comics
IV. Calculators
a. Problem Solving
b. Checking Answers
c. “Beat the Calculator”
V. Dice and Cards
a. Place Value Predicting
b. Card Addition
c. Subtraction Target Practice
d. Spill the Beans
e. Name that Number
f. Top-it (war) *my favorite*
