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Virginia School Consortium for Learning

A Unifying Approach to Exploring Functions in Secondary Mathematics

Grades 8-12
Tuesday, 14 November 2017 November 14 November 14, 2017

  • Presented by:
    Ben Bazak and Suzanne Bazak
  • Location:
    Emmet Street Holiday Inn, Charlottesville

Important Notice

This conference has been CANCELLED due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline.

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Event Details

In this workshop participants will explore linear, quadratic, exponential and trigonometric functions with the goal of developing a fluency of functions that helps to make sense of real world problems. Functions will be explored through three different "Big Ideas”: multiple representations of functions, real world modeling of functions, and transformational graphing of functions. Participants will first take on the role of learner while engaging with other colleagues through multiple tasks, allowing an opportunity to explore and think more deeply about the content they teach. The exploration of these tasks will build a strong foundation for discussion related to the five mathematical process goals: problem solving, communication, reasoning, connections and representations. An innovative approach to transformational graphing that emphasizes connectivity will also be explored. Hands-on activities and small group discussion will guide the format of this workshop and encourage active involvement of all participants.

Audience

Grades 8-12

Algebra I & II & High School Mathematics Teachers, Curriculum Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Event Schedule

Conference Runs from 9:00 a.m.  -  3:30 p.m.

Registration and Breakfast Begin at 8:00 a.m.

Lunch will be served at noon.

All registered participants will receive an email with event details in the week before the conference is held.

Registration Details

The conference fee is $119 for each participant who is member of a school division which is a member of VSUP/VaSCL. 

The registration fee for participants from Non-Member school divisions is $169 .

Registration fees include breakfast and lunch, as well as parking and internet access.

The registration deadline is October 20, 2017.

In the registration form (below), required fields are indicated with a red asterisk.  Mistakes made in completing the form will be highlighted in red.

Once you have submitted the registration, the person or people whom you have designated to receive a confirmation email should see that email (with registration information included) within 24 hours.

Pre-Payment is not required for participation.

After the conference has been held, an invoice will be emailed to the person identified in Billing Information on the Conference Registration Form for each participant.

Notification of cancellation must be sent by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., VSUP/VaSCL Coordinator, at least FIVE BUSINESS DAYS before the event is held . . . or the registration fees will be billed in full.

If a Purchase Order Number is provided on the Conference Registration Form for a participant, the invoice from VSUP will reference that Purchase Order Number.

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Contact VaSCL

If you have questions or concerns, or would like to receive more information about this conference, please contact our Conference Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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A Unifying Approach to Exploring Functions in Secondary Mathematics
Emmet Street Holiday Inn, Charlottesville
October 20, 2017
Grades 8-12