Graph it Out! Make Sense of Data in Math and Science

Led by​: Mark Schober

Graphing data serves as a bridge between physical experience and the development of mathematical intuition. In the science classroom, data analysis enables students to develop fundamental scientific patterns. In the math classroom, students develop a concrete sense of functions, composition of functions, and translations of functions.

In this workshop, we will examine an approach to data collection and analysis that students can return to again and again as a process for finding and representing mathematical patterns. You will take data, make graphs, and develop equations just as your students would for a variety of experimental situations, including linear and non-linear relationships. We will use Vernier’s Logger Pro software in the graphical analysis process, so bring a laptop with Vernier’s Logger Pro software installed. (A demo version can be downloaded from their website, https://www.vernier.com/products/software/lp/)

As part of your workshop fee, you will receive a kit of materials that form the basis for data collection and graphing exercises that students can perform in stations. The materials kit will include a set of laser-cut disks, a set of laser-cut rings, an inertial mass balance, a laser-cut torque arm with counterweight and bearing mount, a set of laser-cut physical pendula with a bearing mount, and a set of hex nuts in jars. I will make only 25 sets of equipment prior to the workshop, so sign up early. If you would like class sets of individual apparati, you can order those at the workshop. The workshop is most applicable for physical science, physics, chemistry, and math teachers, but all are welcome!

Pizza lunch for all at 1 pm!

• STEMteachersNYC T-shirt for $10 (S, M, L, XL, XXL, some sizes limited availability)
• Whiteboards: 6 Whiteboards in a bundle for $30, or single boards for $5 each (unbundled) at the workshop

We take photographs and record video of our workshops in order to publicize a positive image of science teaching, and of STEMteachersNYC - a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you register, you are agreeing to be photographed and to have your voice and image video-recorded. You are also agreeing to relinquish all your rights to the photographs and video recordings.

If you do not wish to be photographed or video-recorded, you must inform us when you check in at the beginning of the workshop. We will take one photograph of your face so that we can erase your image if we happen to catch it by chance during the workshop, and we will do our best to avoid you. We would also appreciate your cooperation in positioning yourself at the edge of the group so as to help us avoid you.

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FAQs

Is there a fee to attend this workshop?

Yes $40. There is a $19.99 attendance fee. Plus a $20 fee for the materials.

For weekend workshops after January 1, 2017 the ticket price has increased from $16.29 ($15 plus $1.29 Eventbrite service fee) to a flat $19.99. To hold the fee below $20, we will now pay the Eventbrite service fee.

This small increase will help us move toward our goal of making STEMteachersNYC a fully sustainable organization. We appreciate your understanding and support and look forward to seeing you this coming 2017 season.

Is STEMteachersNYC an approved NYC DOE Vendor?

Yes. Here is the Vendor #STE-068881

Is there a special pricing for TC students for this workshop?

Yes. TC students recieve a 50% discount on STEMtNYC workshops. To receive your discount code, please send an email to STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org). You will be asked to present a current TC student card at the door on the day of the workshop.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Questions about registration and payments for this event should be addressed to STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org).

Is the reservation fee refundable?

It depends, please be sure you are able to attend the workshop prior to registering for it.

If you for some reason can nolonger attend and let the Registrar know (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org) one week or more before the workshop, you can get a free credit for a future workshop. If less than one week notification is given no refund is given, but if you want to take it as a donation, you must email and directly request an official acknowledgment of your donation.

If you mistakenly register for 2 workshops that take place at the same time, we will not be able to refund the fee.

Is my reservation/ticket transferrable?

Possibly, please contact STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org) if you need to transfer your reservation to a different person/name.

Can I update my reservation information?

Yes, you can update your reservation information.

The name on the reservation/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

No, please contact STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org) to address this.