Schedule for Math Certification Workshops- Spring 2015
Session One: Overview and Number Concepts: 1/21 from 10:00-12:00 ECMS
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Overview of domains and competencies on the 4-8 exam
Use of calculators
Website link: http://eteamscc.com/2013/math-certification/
Vocabulary and formula chart
Practice Problems: work in pairs
Go over answers
H.W. for next meeting:
o Chapter Two: read and take quiz
o Chapter Three: read and bring questions
o Make flashcards of key concepts and vocabulary
Session Two: Patterns of Algebra: 2/18 from *3:00-5:00 ECMS
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Parent Functions
Basic Trigonometry
Practice Problems: work in pairs
Go over answers
H.W. for next meeting:
o Chapter Three: take quiz
o Chapter Four and Six: read and bring questions
o Make flashcards of key concepts and vocabulary
Session Three: Geometry: 3/25 from *3:00-5:00 ECMS
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Geometry handout
Practice Problems: work in pairs
Go over answers
H.W. for next meeting:
o Chapter Four: take quiz
o Chapter Five and Seven: read and bring questions
o Make flashcards of key concepts and vocabulary
Session Four: Probability and Statistics: 4/08 from 1:00-3:00 ECMS
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Practice Problems: work in pairs
Go over answers
H.W. for next meeting:
o Chapter Five: Take Quiz
o Take Practice Test I using notes
o Review flashcards
*These dates correspond to Student Teacher Meetings/Job Fair on campus. I will be flexible on these
days, willing to start earlier if the group is released early.
Session Five: Putting it All Together: 5/12 from 10-12 ECMS
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Practice Test
Test Taking Strategies
H.W.:
o Take Practice Test II timed using CD
o Call Ms. Moore if you need to set up extra practice sessions
o Register for, take and pass the 4-8 test
Contact Information:
Kim Moore, kim.moore@tamucc.edu (361) 779-6123
Resources:
 ETS Manual Linked on website
 University of Houston websitehttp://www.online.math.uh.edu/texes4to8/register/register.html
contains quizzes for each competency
 https://pact.tarleton.edu/tcert/ Contains
modules with practice problems.