Helping Struggling Students Master

Mathematics Part II

• Raise Confidence in Math• Increase Test Scores

• Give Your Students Number Sense• Practice with 85% to 90% accuracy

• Practical Hands on Activities• Web sites

• Researched Based Data

Presented by

Valencia F. ThorntonGrades (4-8)

Title I Math Specialist

State Approved1 PLU

Back by popularD E M A N D !

March 26, 2010Clayton State University2000 Clayton State Blvd.Morrow, Georgia 30260

For more information contact 678-516-0799 or 678-638-2075

Helping Struggling Students Master MathGrades 4-8

An Awesome Workshop! Join Valencia as she shows teachers new ways and practical strategies to help under-achievers become more successful in mathematics. Various techniques will be presented to assist teachers how to teach the Georgia QCC Objectives, and the new Georgia Performance Standards. The standards addressed will include: basic math facts, fractions, decimals, integers, proportions and problem solving skills.

Creative ways of assessments will be demonstrated to incorporate a win-win environment for both the student and the teacher.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

“Solving Equations” – Balancing Side A & Side B

“Proportional Reasoning” - Underline / Box with Colors

“The Meaning of 1/8” – Understanding Rational Numbers

Mastering Order of Operations using….. “OPERATION Code”

“The Prime Factorization ^ Square Root”……CONNECTION

Mastering!.. Greater Than/Less Than……. using SKITTLES®

Experienced Presenter

Valencia F. Thornton, a math specialist and consultant has been leading students to success in math for 19 years! She was nominated for Who’s Who Among American Middle School Teachers. She has taught underachievers and has discovered ways to stimulate and motivate them into loving math!

Excellent Presenter!“…when I used the “smiley face” assessment technique, I have much success, less disruption in the classroom and students willing to try problems they previously considered hard! “…….William Paschal 8th Grade

“ With me being a first year teacher, this workshop was very helpful. I have learn to use inexpensive items to interact with children. This workshop was truly helpful.”…..Teacher, Dougherty County Schools

“ Thank you for an inspiring day. Our teachers are energized. You are a blessing. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us! ……..

Susan Enfinger, Georgia Master Teacher

Confirmations will be sent via e-mail!Please provide current e-mail address.

You will leave knowing how

to:

Motivate and sustain your students’ interest.

Identify Fool-proof strategies to help your students obtain GOOD grades.

Deliver math skills using the clustering methods.

Engage every learner so that they will leave and return to your class Motivated and Excited!

Strengthen your Struggling Students performance in Math!

Use creative ways to assess students’ progress with constant monitoring using the power of “why”, “show me how you…” and “talk that out aloud for me!”

How to Register:Send completed registration and payment to:

C.R.A.M. Academy, LLC3007 Panola Rd.

Suite C. #102Lithonia, Georgia 30038

Payment is preferred before day of workshop.

Pre-registration required. Spaces are limited!

Fax completed registration to (770) 987-3047 Who Should Attend?

Title I Teachers, ElP Teachers, (3-8) Teachers, Administrators, Math

Coordinators, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Parents

Substitutions allowed!

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“Helping Struggling Students Master Mathematics Part II”

Workshop Date: March 26, 2010

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Registration Fee: $210.00 per participant( Send 3 more for $199.00 each)

Program ScheduleRegistration begins at

8:00-8:30Workshop is scheduled from

8:45a.m. – 3:30p.m. Lunch will be provided!….

Parking Available.

Workshop is held at: Clayton State University

2000 State UniversityMorrow, Georgia 30260

(678) 516-0799 or (678)-638-2075cramacademy@yahoo.com