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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Making Math Matter: It’s a Way of Life with Infinite Possibilities

Session 90 will be held in 101 A from 3:10 - 4:00.

Teaching Inverses of Rela�ons and Func�ons: Crea�ve, Clever Ideas You Have Not Used YET

Obtain some innova�ve ideas for teaching and learning about how to explore and conceptually
understand forming inverses of rela�ons and func�ons – with and without graphing technology.
Including trig inverses. See how to crea�vely use technology to help visualize inverses. I guarantee that
you will learn new teaching and learning ideas! Grades 6 - 12

Tom Reardon, Fitch High School / Youngstown State University (OH)

Session 91 will be held in 101 B from 3:10 - 4:00.

Leveraging the Power of the TI-84 Plus CE in Algebra through Calculus

Unlock student poten�al with the TI-84 Plus CE! This session explores how strategic use of its features—
like split screens and table ask—improves learning for high-stakes tests and in your classroom. We'll
examine func�ons through mul�ple representa�ons and highlight FREE resources for teachers and
students. Come ready to learn and share! Grades 6 - 12
Ruth Casey, Texas Instruments

Margaret Bambrick, Texas Instruments

Session 92 will be held in 102 A from 3:10 - 4:00.
Building Algebraic Understanding: An Introduc�on to Algebra Tiles

This interac�ve session introduces educators to the founda�onal uses of algebra �les as a visual
and hands-on tool for suppor�ng students’ conceptual understanding of algebraic thinking.
Par�cipants will explore strategies for using algebra �les to model opera�ons with integers,

represent expressions, and solve linear equa�ons. Grades 6 – 8
Jane White, Beyond the Classroom Educa�onal Experiences

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