This semester will be focused on teaching. I’m teaching calculus, applied modeling for math majors, and a graduate course on assessment for math teachers. I’m also working on some ongoing projects:
- Islander Math Circles - problem sessions for talented middle & high school math students
- DoMathTogether.com - elementary math activities for teachers and families
- STaR Fellows - a network for early career mathematics education faculty
- STPAT - teacher-led reform in local middle and high school math classes
Since Fall 2010, I’ve been working in TAMU-CC’s Math and Statistics Department as a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in mathematics education. Prior to moving to Corpus Christi, my wife Melissa and I lived in Greeley, CO while I completed a Ph.D. in Educational Mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado.
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Course Websites by Semester
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Spring 2013 Course Sites
This semester features a nice mix of mathematics and mathematics education. The department's standard Calculus I course is balanced by the senior capstone course for mathematics majors. I'm also excited to continue my streak of teaching graduate mathematics education courses by offering a class on Mathematics Assessment. Course Page for MATH 2413: Calculus I Course…
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Fall 2012 Course Sites
This semester is all about the projects. I'm excited to be teaching two sections of geometry and measurement for future elementary teachers and a graduate course on problem solving for math teachers. Course Page for SMTE 3352
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Summer 2012 Course Sites
Summer 2012 was busy. I helped run the STPAT Summer Institute and taught an algebra course for secondary teachers as well as data analysis course for elementary education majors. I also participated in the STaR retreat in July. Summer course websites included SMTE 1351: Fundamentals of Mathematics II, which is a great introduction to the applications of data analysis in elementary schools. For more…
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Spring 2012 Course Sites
Spring 2012 features 2 sections of SMTE 1350: Fundamentals of Mathematics I, which is a great introduction to the challenges of learning elementary school arithmetic. For more great math, check out the activities on Number & Ops (2009) or the many Course Sites. Fund. of Math I Posts Recent Course Sites Modeling for Teachers Algebra for Teachers Technology for Teachers…
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Fall 2011 Course Sites
Fall 2011 features 1 section each of Math 5329: Structure of Modeling with Rates of Change, Math 2414: Calculus II, and Math 2312: Precalculus. For more cool math, check out the many Course Sites. Calculus II Posts Precalculus Posts
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Summer 2011 Course Sites
Summer 2011 features SMTE 3352: Fundamentals of Math III and MATH 5326: Structure of Patterns and Algebra. If you're just looking to see cool math, please check out the Course Sites. MATH 5326 Posts SMTE 3352 Posts
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Spring 2011 Course Sites
Spring 2011 features SMTE 1351: Fundamentals of Math II and MATH 5332: Integrating Technology in Mathematics Education. SMTE 1351 is a course on number applications and data analysis for future elementary school teachers, and MATH 5332 is a tour of technologies that's intended for current middle-school and high-school mathematics teachers. If you are a current student of…
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Fall 2010 Course Sites
Fall 2010 classes included two sections of SMTE 1351: Fundamentals of Math II and one section of MATH 5332: Integrating Technology in Mathematics Education. SMTE 1351 is a course on number applications and data analysis for future elementary school teachers, and MATH 5332 is a tour of technologies that's intended for current middle-school and high-school…
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"Mr." Champion's Course Sites
While the sites still appear to be working, I thought I'd share some of my best websites from my years as a doctoral student at the University of Northern Colorado. The sites contain A LOT of content, and I still get emails from random people around the world who stumble across an activity or exam.…
Pictures of Babies
Click the image to read the “two girls” blog.
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Recent Posts
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Project 2 Slideshow Presentations
The following presentation files were submitted by modelers to help their classmates prepare for the final exam. Authors' names have been omitted for education privacy purposes. Tidal Forces Evacuation using GAS & Evacuation using Counterflow Virus in a School Matchmaking & GDP Tutoring Queues Three things to discuss: modeling results extensions
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Final Exam for Math 5322
This two part exam is to be completed within 2 ½ hours. Part I must be completed individually with no resources except a calculator with factory-shipped content. You may use any resources for Part II. Part I (40 mins, 25 pts) is one task –respond to a scenario. Part II (80 mins, 75 pts) is a small group discussion on topics from the course, including interpreting and analyzing a hypothetical grade book. Final Exam - Math 5322 - Spring 2013 - Champion
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Study Guide for the Final Exam in Calculus I
See below for the the instructions and practice problems for the Final Exam in Calculus I with Joe Champion, Spring 2013: Final Exam Practice Tasks - Calculus I - Spring 2013
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Week 13 for Math 5322 (4/29/2013) - Exams
Standards Based Grading Meyer’s mini-thesis: How Math Must Assess The presentation to faculty (video) The Comprehensive Assessment Resource Handouts: blank test, concept checklist, Assessment Part Deux Redux Creating Unit Tests How to write tests (University of Lethbridge) Writing effective tests guide (Kansas State DoE) Handout: One procedure for writing unit tests (word doc) Your turn! Some tips in MS Word Homework Choose one of the following, saving the result in your homework portfolio: Read the blog posts linked on this page (there are more posts linked in the comments also!) and write your thoughts about Standards Based Grading; some questions to consider: is this something you would like…
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Study Guide for Exam 3 in Calculus I
The 3rd exam has 10 exercises for 100 points and must be completed during the 1 hour 15 minute class time on 4/25/13. The only allowed tools are 1 side of a 8.5 by 11 inch page written in your own handwriting, a writing utensil, and a calculator with factory-shipped programs. To earn credit on any problem, justify your solutions, make your reasoning clear, and indicate your methods. When in doubt, USE WORDS. You must work alone on the exam, and you may not use a cell phone. Exam 3 Practice Tasks - Calculus I - Spring 2013
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Week 10 for Math 5322 (4/8/2013) - Knowledge Structures
Discuss Homework from Week 9 Alternative Assessment Projects Knowledge Structures APOS Bloom's Taxonomy Mathematics Tasks Framework Number_Operations.cmap (group activity) (Don't Click on This ->) Function_Concepts.cmap (<- no PEEKING) Homework Read Feedback to Promote Student Learning. Write an approximately 300 word reflection on the questions, suggestions, and ideas that most resonate with you. Which ideas match-up with what you already do? Which ideas seem match-up the least with your context and approach to teaching? Check out the website MathMistakes.org. After exploring, choose a couple of the examples of student work and write-up your explanation about (a) what the student was thinking and (b) how you might…
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Project Presentation Sign-up
April 17th (+5 points) Trees Apple April 29th Squirrels Lasagna Chickens May 1st Other Grasshoppers
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Week 9 for Math 5322 (4/1/2013) - Learning Intentions
Discuss Homework from Week 8 Reading discussion (15min) Project outline discussion (15min) Learning Intentions & Success Criteria What are learning intentions and success criteria? - Video/PPT - blog post - Handout Modeling using Learning Intentions and Success Criteria - Wanko's Japanese Puzzles (High School, Middle School) In-class Activity: plan mini-lesson (45min) teach/present lesson (30min) Homework Continue working on your alternative assessment project. Seriously, make some tangible progress. You'll feel better.
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Alternative Assessment Project Guidelines: Math 5322
Alternative Assessment Projects This class has helped us learn about the roots of assessment, types of assessments, and now we are ready to actually design some mathematical assessments. You will create an alternative assessment project of your choice, appropriate for use in a secondary classroom. Choose a grade level, mathematical concept/skill unit, and assessment type. Choose the TEKS objectives your assessment will evaluate. This project should be researched and completely developed with a pre-assessment, formative assessment(s), or summative assessment(s) as well as a key or rubric for scoring. Judge your project using criteria from MSEB (Mathematical Sciences Educational Board). You may adapt…
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Study Guide for Exam 2 in Calculus I
The second exam in Calculus I focuses on content from sections 3.1-3.6 and 3.9 in the textbook. Tasks on the exam are similar to those in the WebAssign homework and quizzes. I've also pulled together some conceptually-oriented practice exercises to help you stretch your understanding of derivatives prior to the exam. Exam 2 Practice Tasks - Calculus I - Spring 2013 Exam Prep Assignment / Extra Credit Opportunity - Stack of Derivatives
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Sign-up for Assessment Presentations
Reminder: The full paper is due by email to the instructor on May 1st at 11:59 PM. April 15th - Week 11 Anna Anabel Frances Manuel Chelsie Meredith Jeneva April 22nd - Week 12 Pragati Stephen Mehmet Juan April Priscilla Daralyn
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Typesetting Mathematics for Undergraduates
Here are some links for the interested mathematics student working to learn about typesetting and preparing technical reports in mathematics. Especially useful in the reporting for the Modeling Project. LaTeX recognition tool (converts handwritten math to LaTeX) WriteLatex.com (free, open format for writing LaTeX without installing software) MS Word 2007/2010 Equation Editor Templates Latex Template for Modeling Projects (on WriteLatex.com)