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I am the Secondary Math Specialist for AMSTI at the University of Montevallo. I serve mathematics teachers in grades 6-12 who teach in Shelby, Chilton, Bibb, Coosa, Talladega, and Jefferson Counties. As an AMSTI Math Specialist I provide training, professional development, and support to these teachers. Prior to joining the AMSTI staff, I taught at Simmons Middle School (1979-1985), Hoover High School (1996-2001), Spain Park High School (2001-2003), and Vestavia Hills High School (2003-2008). I have been associated with AMSTI since August, 2008. I am a graduate of W. A. Berry High School and received my B.S. from Auburn University in Secondary Mathematics Education. I received my M.A. in Secondary Education and my M. A. in Educational Leadership from the Universitty of Alabama in Birmingham. I will complete my EdS in Instructional Leadership from the University of Montevallo in May, 2012.
 * About Cathey:**

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” –Steve Job It is our job to encourage our students to think outside the box, push the envelope, and have the courage and insight to go out and make the world a better place.--Me
 * One of My Favorite Quotes:**

To provide ease in communication between schools that I serve I have listed web addresses below:
BB Comer Memorial Elementary School [|www.bbces.tcboe.org/] BB Comer Memorial High School [|www.bbchs.tcboe.org/] Bibb County High School [|www.bibbed.org/bchs/] Calera High School [|www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs] Calera Elementary School [|www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cams] Central High School--Coosa Co [|www.coosaschools.k12.al.us/chs.html] Central Middle School--Coosa Co [|www.coosaschools.k12.al.us/cms.html] Chelsea Middle School [|www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/chms] Columbiana Middle School [|www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cms] Isabella High School [|www.chilton.k12.al.us/IHS/index.html] Jemison High School [|www.chilton.k12.al.us/JHS/JHS.htm] Jemison Middle School [|www.chilton.k12.al.us/JMS/jms.htm] Montevallo Middle School [|www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/mms] Pelham High School [|www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/phs/index.html] Randolph Elementary School [|www.bibbed.org/res/] Simmons Middle School [|www.hoover.k12.al.us/schools/sms/] Stemley Road Elementary School [|www.sres/tcboe.org/] Talladega High School [|www.talladega-cs.net/ths] Vincent High School [|www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/vmhs/] West Blocton High School [|www.bibbed.org/wbhs/] West Blocton Middle School [|www.bibbed.org/wbms/] Zora Ellis Junior High School [|www.talladega-cs.net/ejh/]

Link to Common Core State Standards Initiative:
http://www.corestandards.org/

http://www.ptc.dcs.edu/schools/hs/dhs/2005-2006/AHSGE_Review/E_Math.pdf
 * Alabama High School Graduation Practice Test:**



http://armtresources.wikispaces.com/
 * ARMT+ Item Specs and Practice Grids:**



Open ended problems: http://sln.fi.edu/school/math2/sept.html
 * ARMT Practice Activities:**


 * __New Additions__:**


 * Teachers pay teachers:** Great website to search for lesson ideas and activities. Math from K-Calculus is covered. Go to www.teacherspayteachers.com

www.vlib.org www.ipl.org www.mathmistakes.info www.cut-the-knot.org www.waldomaths.com www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk www.free.ed.gov
 * Other math resources**:

"Nine Ways to Catch Kids Up", by Marilyn Burns []
 * Articles:**

"Reflection Improves Instruction" (NCTM) http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=17133

"Generating Problems From Problems" (NCTM)

Instructional Coaching--great article: []

Great math website!! Lots of different topics and activities.

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 * Assessment:**


 * Conic Sections:**


 * Factoring:**

This is a power point that I put together showing several ways to use foldables in your lesson.
 * Foldables:**

http://www.nctm.org/standards/content.aspx?id=23273
 * "Guiding Principles for Mathematics Curriculum and Assessment"**

These would be great to use with your Smart Board or Promethean Board. All levels and subjects are included from fractions to advanced high school math.
 * Interactive Activities:**

Calculation Nation: http://calculationnation.nctm.org/

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/

This is a great interactive activity that allows students to graph a line by dragging the y-intercept to the correct position and then rotating the line so that the slope is graphed correctly. Nice practice with slope-intercept equations. http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/LineGraph/LineGraph.htm

This is CMP's interactive website--LOTS of activities here for grades 6-8. http://connectedmath.msu.edu/CD/index.html

Great interactive site--math games--great practice for percents, etc. http://www.mathplayground.com/percent_shopping.html

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http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html

[|www.funbrain.com-]lots of games that make drill/practice fun. [|www.dositey.com]-games, worksheets and puzzles [|www.edu4kids.com]-Look for the Drill Games in the upper left corner. [|www.aplusmath.com]-flashcards, games, worksheets and more [|www.webmath.com] [|www.coolmath4kids.com] [|www.allmath.com] [|www.factmonster.com] [|www.multiplication.com] [|www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswhed.html] [|www.aaamath.com]

Great article about using data.
 * Lesson Ideas:**

This is a great activity to use in teaching Pythagorean Theorem.

Try one of these ideas for Pi Day!

Egyptian Fractions

Order of Operations Game:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=173

Hints for using portfolios in your classroom.
 * Portfolios:**

Great area problems from NCTM.
 * (Good) Problems From NCTM:**

Great data problems from NCTM

Geometry problems from NCTM

Problems involving ratios, percents, and proportions from NCTM

Problems involving probability and combinatorics from NCTM

Problems involving number operations from NCTM


 * Websites to check out!!**

Instructional Coaching--great article []

Great short film clips followed by activities. http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php

Activities based on the television show "Numbers"--great ideas from Texas Instruments!! http://www.weallusematheveryday.com/tools/waumed/activities_season1.htm

Data project ideas!! http://www.ciese.org/realtimeproj.html http://www.ciese.org/primarysourceproj.html