Virginia Mathematics Teacher Fall 2016

Table of Contents:

Awards Page

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Message from the Editor

6

Note from the President

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Virginia Department of Education

8

Technology-Enhanced Inquiry of Light and Optics Concepts 9

HEXA Challenge Fall 2016

14

Solutions to Spring 2016 HEXA Challenge Problems 16

Secondary Mathematics Professional Development Center 20

Key to the Spring 2016 Puzzlemaker

25

Technology Review

26

Enhancing Pedagogical Practices Through PD

27

Grant Opportunities

32

Good Reads

33

Upcoming Math Competitions

34

Interactive Mathematics Institute for Middle School Teachers 35

Math and Science Partnership Grants

40

Call for Manuscripts

44

VISTA ELIS Professional Development

45

Unsolved Mathematical Mysteries

51

Integrating Mandates for the Benefit of Professional Learning 53

Math Jokes

58

Evaluation of Lesson Study Based Teacher PD Model

59

Busting Blockbusters

64

The Puzzlemaker

67

Conferences of Interest

68

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