#2 3-5 Institute (Cost $ 50, includes Thursday lunch)
Anderson, Nancy; Making Math Count, Salem, OR
Why Comes Before X -- Making Sense of Algebra in the Intermediate Grades: Why do numbers work the way they do?
When students construct their own understanding of how numbers work together, they develop different levels of thinking. These thinking habits become tools to use as they search for the why in mathematics. Pattern blocks, tiles, cubes, and toothpicks will provide many problems that can be accessed at students’ various learning levels. These problems will allow them (and us) to search for meaning and knowledge in mathematics using patterns and relationships in context.

#3 6-8 Institute (Cost $ 50, includes Thursday lunch)
Lethe, Laura; Salem School District, Salem, OR
Many times our lowest students are not exposed to important content because they haven't mastered "the basics." This workshop will focus on activities from all math strands that you can use with this population. Participants will engage in activities involving 3-D geometry, algebra concepts, measurement, statistics and probability, and yes - even calculations and estimations! Help your low level students become excited about math and want to learn!

#4 Institute 9-12 (Cost $ 50, includes Thursday lunch)
Patterson, Roger, St Helens High School, St Helens, OR
Young, Jerry , Clackamas High School, Clackamas, OR
Engaging Algebra: The participants of the Academy will look at several units that involve different Algebraic functions. These units can be used with Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus students either as a supplement to a unit or as the whole unit. The emphasis in each unit will be put on how to engage students so they can construct meaning of the material. The NCTM's Principles for School Mathematics will be addressed throughout the Academy, particularly the Principles of Equity, Assessment and Technology.