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• Integrating Arithmetic and Algebra
  Bill Jordon, Seminole Community College
  
  
• Engaging the Precalculus Student in the Learning Process
  Judy Beecher, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
  Judy Penna, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
  
  
• Improving Student Performance in Develomental Mathematics
  Tom Carson, Midlands Technical College
  
  
• The Virtual Math Lab: On-line Courses and Assessment
  Teresa Hodge, Broward Community College
  Linda Winer, Addison-Wesley Technology Specialist
  
  

Integrating Arithmetic and Algebra
The speaker will describe a highly successful course that integrates arithmetic and beginning algebra in a spiraling side-by-side approach. Results of follow-up studies will be given.

Engaging the Precalculus Student in the Learning Process
How can we help our students make the most of the time they spend in class? This session will focus on activities that can be used to engage precalculus students in the learning process and produce a true learning experience during class. The discovery process and the use of a visual format enable instructors to guide students to focus on concepts, learn quickly and efficiently, and do quick reviews of previously covered concepts.

Improving Student Performance in Develomental Mathematics
This session will focus on techniques and activities that the presenter has found to be effective in improving student performance in developmental mathematics. These techniques include creative ways to handle student's anxieties and math "baggage," learning styles, a complete study system, and even a math song.

The Virtual Math Lab: On-line Courses and Assessment
With the increasing demand for on-line courses and assessment, mathematics educators are in need of good tools that will help them develop such resources quickly and easily. This session will review several excellent web-based applications that Addison-Wesley has developed for both instructors and students. Foremost among them is MyMathLab, an on-line teaching and learning tool designed to accompany all major Addison-Wesley mathematics textbooks. Other web based tools to be discussed in this session include MathXL, an on-line tutorial, homework, testing, and assessment program; TestGen, a test-creation program that allows tests to be exported to and delivered on-line; Digital Video Tutors, problem-specific tutorial videos on CD-ROM or DVD; and a free, two-way tutoring service available by toll-free phone, email, and fax.