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PS 200-299

Friday 10:30 - Noon


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DESIGNATION CODES: T1=Title 1; EL=ESL/LEP; G=Gifted; T=Technology; L=Low Performing; S=Special Ed
FOCUS CODES:
GAP=Closing the Achievement GapTECH=Integrating Technology in Learning
MREAS=Mathematical ReasoningASMT=Assessment & Intervention
STD=Standards BasedACCES=Universal Access


STRANDS

BANNEKER/EQUITYSessions    
CGISessions
TODOS/ELLSessions
TECH/TI, Apple
Sessions
CAMTE/Teacher Ed
Sessions





201 FEATURED SESSION
CC Primrose A
PreK–2

 

GAMES THAT GO THE DISTANCE FOR MATH ACHIEVEMENT PREK–2

Kim Sutton, Creative Mathematics
Experience motivation through game playing for PreK–2. Experience games that push mathematical content. Come, have fun, and be amazed at the math power of these games!

T1 G EL L S
GAP

suttonkim:
Kim Sutton




202 FEATURED SESSION
CC Primrose D
1–8

 

MATH COACH: IMPROVE TEACHER QUALITY AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Robyn Silbey, Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
Close the achievement gap by building teacher capacity. Demo lessons, team planning, and data analysis improve teaching and learning. Our scores rose from 30s to 80s. Yours can, too! Handout.

T1 EL L
GAP; ASMT

silbeyrobyn:
Robyn Silbey





203 FEATURED SESSION
Zoso Ocotillo
K–5

 

LEARNING PATHS TO COMPUTATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND FLUENCY

Karen Fuson, Northwestern University
I will present research-based learning paths through which all K–5 students can move to understand and become fluent in operations with single-digit and multi-digit numbers.

T1 EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS

fusonkaren:
Karen Fuson



204 FEATURED SESSION
Wyndham Catalina

 

TEACHING FOR LEARNING VS. COVERING STANDARDS

David Foster, Noyce Foundation
Too often math classes focus on addressing standards and covering topics instead of learning. This session will share sample lessons, video cases, and achievement data from student-focused teaching.



davefoster:
David Foster



205 FEATURED SESSION
CC Primrose C
6–10

 

EQUITY THROUGH ACCESS: EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS

Carol Malloy, McGraw-Hill K-12 Mathematics
Using Geometry, Algebra, and PSSM, this presentation focuses on generating ideas to help teachers and schools meet the challenge of giving every child the opportunity to learn mathematics.

L
ACCES

malloycarol:
Carol Malloy



206 FEATURED SESSION
CC Primrose B
9–12

 

PRACTICES WORTHY OF ATTENTION IN URBAN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Uri Treisman, University of Texas at Austin
The highlights of a new study of innovation in urban high school teaching and learning.

T1 EL T L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT; TECH

turi:
Uri Treisman



209 Hilton TapestryK-2

 

IS JUST GETTING THE RIGHT ANSWER GOOD ENOUGH?              

Mary Euretig, Math Perspectives
Paper and pencil assessments can never give us the information we need to reveal a child's level of understanding of mathematical concepts. Student interviews developed by Kathy Richardson can!

T1 EL L S




210 Tickets RequiredWyndham CactusGeneral

 

NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOSTERS EFFECTIVE PRACTICES

Kay Garcia, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Attend this session to learn from National Board Certified Teachers about the process, fee support, a $20,000 state incentive, local incentives, and the opportunity to try it out before you commit.

T1 G EL T L S
GAP




211 CC Mesquite CK–2

 

MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP

Jan Gillespie, Portland Public Schools
Explore use of visual models in calendar math and partner games to help children reason with number relationships, master facts, and build the critical math language over time.
Repeats 115
T1 EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT




212 Zoso Oasis SouthK–3

 

GROWING ALGEBRAIC THINKERS

Stephanie Garland, Sadlier-Oxford
In this workshop, come discover activities with algebraic reasoning that take root in primary years and grow in complexity as students progress.


MREAS




213 Tickets RequiredCC Mesquite EK–4

 

SUBTRACTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK

Christine Losq, Consultant
Engaging models and standards-based activities help ALL children make sense of, and master, comparative subtraction, take-away, and missing addends. Ready-to-use materials provided.
Repeats 118
T1 L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT




214 Zoso Sunset North1–5

 

MATH ACTIVITIES YOU CAN USE TOMORROW

Kathleen Strange & Jennifer Northmorris, Consultants
Simple activities with dramatic results for ALL levels of students. Standards-based activities include related addition/subtraction facts, comparing fractions, memorizing multiplication, and more.
Repeats 121
T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT




215 CC Mesquite H1–8

 

SUCCESS FOR EL STUDENTS: THE SECRET IS COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT

Elmano Costa, CSU Stanislaus
This hands-on session demonstrates methods for making instruction comprehensible for English learners, and then puts these into practices in a sample lesson taught in a foreign language.
Repeats 123
EL
GAP; ACCES




216 Tickets RequiredCC Mesquite D2–5

 

LEARN ABOUT A POWERFUL AND DOABLE INTERVENTION PROGRAM!

Jane Goetz, Renton SD; & Val Stensland, Snohomish SD
Learn proven, effective practices for single-digit computation that can be used as a Tier II intervention. Practices will support your students in building proficiency and confidence!
Repeats 321
T1 L S
GAP; ACCES; ASMT




230 CC Mesquite B3–4

 

JEOPARDY! FOR THE LITTLE GUYS

Marty Bonsangue, CSU Fullerton; & Leslie Santillan, Fullerton USD
In this session we will play a game of Jeopardy® geared for children at different mathematical and developmental levels in grades 3, 4, and 5. Classroom-ready CD provided to all participants.
Repeats 130

GAP; TECH




231 Tickets RequiredCC Mesquite F3–5

 

ENHANCING ALGEBRAIC THINKING WITH HANDS-ON AIMS ACTIVITIES

Susan Benjamin, AIMS Ed. Foundation
Participants will be involved with hands-on activities in order to enhance algebraic thinking. Activities will address California standards in Algebra and Functions grades 3, 4, and 5.
Repeats 330
G EL L S
GAP; MREAS




232 Tickets RequiredCC Mesquite G3–5

 

ALGEBRA IS ELEMENTARY!

Louise Vandling, Vista USD (retired); & Judy Bippert, San Diego State U (retired)
This session will focus on activities that engage all elementary age students in algebraic thinking and reasoning. Ideas for teaching unknowns, variables, patterns, and functions will be shared.

T1 G EL
GAP; ACCES




233 Hilton Horizon I3–7

 

CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP AMONG ENGLISH LEARNERS

Yolanda De La Cruz, Arizona State U; & Irene Vasquez, Peoria USD
This hands-on workshop will develop students' ability to understand math concepts through a variety of problem-solving experiences with manipulatives. Problem-solving strategies will be used.

T1 EL
GAP; MREAS




234 Zoso Mesquite3–8

 

COMPARING FRACTIONS: LOOKING BEYOND COMMON DENOMINATORS

Joan Case & Linda Picht, Hesperia USD
Participants will get a chance to look at students' thinking when comparing fractions and what that thinking reveals about their depth of understanding of some foundational concepts of fractions.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; MREAS




235 Tickets RequiredHyatt Boardroom3–12

 

WHY JOHNNY WON'T THINK

Stephen Willoughby, University of Arizona
Mathematics Education has failed. Politicians, the media, and standardized tests are making it worse. We'll discuss ways we can improve despite them. Activities and games included.

T1 G EL L S
MREAS




236 Zoso Palo Verde4–6

 

ALTERNATIVE ALGORITHMS FOR ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS

John Leamy, Columbia College
We will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of arithmetic algorithms from different places, times, and cultures—some student invented—and apply criteria for evaluating their usefulness.


ACCES; MREAS




237 Wyndham Ventura4–7

 

GET YOUR MATH CLASS ROCK'N!

Christina DeSanto, Oceanside SD
Get your brain movin' and your body groovin' in this high energy, high impact session.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; ASMT




238 Hyatt Grand Salon III4–8

 

MATH AND ART: NOT AN ODD COUPLE

Robert Gerver, North Shore High School
A comprehensive class project in which students build string art will be analyzed. Units include operations with fractions, protractors, compasses, reading rulers, and geometry.

G L S
GAP; MREAS; ASMT




239 Hilton Plaza B4–9

 

MAKING ALGEBRA CHILD'S PLAY WITH HANDS-ON EQUATIONS

Barbara Reynolds, Borenson and Associates, Inc.
Experience this visual, kinesthetic, and fun approach to introducing algebraic concepts to young students.
Similar to 136
T1 G L S
GAP; MREAS




240 Zoso Sunset South4–9

 

ALGEBRA AS REPRESENTATION: FROM ARITHMETIC TO ALGEBRA

Andy Clark, Portland Public Schools
Algebra is a language for representing relationships. This session will present visual models and daily routines that help students make the challenging transition from elementary to high school.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




241 Hyatt San Jacinto4–10

 

PROMOTING MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE FOR TEACHING IN PD

Cathy Carroll, WestEd
Using video as a tool, participants will analyze and inquire into an instance of math PD practice to consider issues and challenges in managing discourse around teachers' mathematical contributions.


MREAS




242 Hilton Plaza C5–8

 

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP MATHEMATICAL REASONING

Evan Maletsky, Montclair State University
A collection of hands-on classroom activities, designed to be presented interactively with the teacher, that develop mathematical reasoning skills while focusing on the Standards.
Repeats 140
T1 G L S
MREAS





244 Tickets RequiredHyatt Petit Salon5–8

 

FROM PATTERNS TO ALGEBRA: MEETING THE STANDARDS

Gail Parrino & Patricia Woodson, Conejo Valley USD (retired)
Manipulative materials will be used to build, extend, and describe patterns that create both linear and quadratic functions. Connections will be made between T-tables, graphs, and formulas.
Repeats 142
T1 EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT




245 Wyndham Sierra5–8

 

ORDER OF OPERATIONS WITHOUT RULES!!!

Susan Mercer, Santa Ana USD
Participants will use multiple representations (words, drawings, and symbols) to evaluate mathematical expressions leading to the discovery of order-of-operation rules.

EL T L
ACCES; MREAS; ASMT




255 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree B6–9

 

TI-84: A GREAT TOOL THAT INCREASES STUDENTS' APPETITE FOR MATH

Jeanette Burds, Los Angeles USD
Investigate such topics as patterns, iteration, and linear relationships for middle school (easily modified for high school). Leave with ideas to use on Monday.

T1 EL T L S
GAP; ASMT; TECH




256 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree D6–9

 

DIFFICULTIES AND SOLUTION TEACHING 3D GEOMETRY

Patrick St-Cyr, Cabrilog
For many students, the visualization of 3D objects and situations remains very difficult. Experience tools to support the development of their skills to improve in all fields of mathematics.


TECH




257 Tickets RequiredCC Mesquite A7–12

 

CREATING A CLIMATE AND CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL

Alicia Gonzalez, San Bernardino COE







258 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree A7–12

 

ACTIVITIES USING THE TI-84+ AND TI-NAVIGATOR

Jane Kim & Johonna Gay, Los Angeles USD
We will explore Algebra and Geometry activities using the TI-84+ calculator and TI-Navigator System to enhance student understanding of data, equations, and analysis. Handouts given.

T L
GAP; MREAS; TECH




259 CC Smoke Tree C7–12

 

ENVISIONING ALGEBRA FOR ALL LEARNERS USING TECHNOLOGY

Christine Montes, Garden Grove USD
Integrating technology into your lessons can make Algebra come alive and be accessible to all learners. Examples of how to integrate student-made videos, music, podcasts, and SMART Boards will be shown.

T L
TECH




260 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree F7–12

 

USING WEB 2.0 TOOLS AS AN IN-CLASS INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL

Joshua Cook, Green Dot Public School
This session will focus on using web-based technologies to (1) engage students in learning, (2) shape students' conceptual understanding, and (3) provide an outlet for student work online.

T1 T L
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT; TECH




261 Tickets RequiredWyndham Pueblo A7–12

 

KEEP IT SAFE, GET THEIR ATTENTION, MAKE IT STICK

June Campbell, Orange COE; & Karen Delaney, CSU Fullerton
Learn how the brain works and the strategies that support the research. How you can use the brain research to tweak what you already use in your classroom to get their attention and keep it.

T1 EL L S
ACCES




262 Wyndham Andreas8–10

 

TI-NSPIRE HANDHELDS: A TOOL FOR TEACHING GEOMETRY

Acquillahs Mutie, Pomona USD
Explore the use of TI-Nspire Handheld as a tool for teaching Geometry. The handheld will help your students understand the relationship between two corresponding and two alternate interior angles.

T1 G EL T L
GAP; ACCES; ASMT; TECH




263 Hilton Palm Canyon8–11

 

TWO BAD ANTS GET STRAIGHTENED OUT: GRAPHING LINEAR EQUATIONS

Mark Arvidson & Erica Memory, Azusa Pacific University
Effective practices for teachers can include combining standards-based instruction and children's literature to teach linear equations through hands-on activities.






264 Tickets RequiredHilton Oasis II8–12

 

INSPIRING STUDENTS MATHEMATICALLY WITH THE TI-NSPIRE

Christine Kasitz, Baldwin Park SD
Participants will receive a hands-on introductory demonstration of the TI-Nspire, including several classroom ready handouts created for beginning users of the TI-Nspire.

T1 G EL T L S
ACCES; TECH




265 Wyndham Mojave Learning Center8–12

 

WHAT'S MY LINE? THERE'S MORE TO IT THAN YOU THINK

Thomas Seidenberg, Phillips Exeter Academy
Why are there so many forms for the equation of a line? Which should be emphasized? We will answer these by looking at lots of problems that will convince you that slope-intercept isn't always best.

T
MREAS; TECH




275 Tickets RequiredWyndham Pueblo B9–10

 

TRI-SQUARE RUG GAMES

Laura Taylor & Alicia Bettencourt, Oxnard UHSD
Come learn a new approach to the Pythagorean Theorem through a hands-on discovery learning activity. Handouts included; lesson ready to use on Monday!

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




276 Tickets RequiredWyndham Chino A9–11

 

LEARNING GEOMETRY THROUGH MANIPULATIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Glenda Wilkins, San Bernardino City USD
Geometry is accessible by all when using a hands-on approach. Teachers will work with mirrors to help students develop an understanding of similarity, transformations, angles, and polygons.

T1 G EL L S
ACCES; MREAS




277 Hilton Plaza A9–11

 

EXPLORE GEOMETRY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

Cynthia Jenkins, Los Angeles USD
Explore Geometry with the TI-Nspire. Study the circle using strategies to help students learn properties and relationships between the polygons and the components of the circle through technology.

EL T L S
MREAS; TECH




278 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree E9–12

 

A PICTURE IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS

Darryl Marchand, Texas Instruments
Come and see how to use TI Technology to teach relevant math concepts using pictures as a focus. Keep students engaged and on task.

T
TECH




279 Hilton Horizon II9–12

 

T^5: TOP TEN TEACHING TECHNIQUES WITH TECHNOLOGY

Frank Griffin, Cate School
This session will demonstrate a variety of fun techniques and effective practices that use graphing calculators (view screen and emulator software) to help motivate, interest, and engage students.

T
MREAS; TECH




280 Hilton Plaza D9–12

 

SLOPE AS A RATE OF CHANGE LEADS TO THE DERIVATIVE

David DeLaby, Los Angeles USD
Teaching slope as a rate of change makes it much more meaningful. See how this approach can lead to discovering the derivative.


ACCES; MREAS; TECH




281 Hyatt Grand Salon I9–12

 

STATISTICAL REASONING IN THE MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM

William Thill, Harvard Westlake
In this workshop participants will engage in activities that illustrate how teaching statistical literacy, reasoning, and thinking differ from teaching mathematics. Sample lessons provided.

T
MREAS; TECH




282 Hyatt Grand Salon II9–12

 

LONG DIVISION OF POLYNOMIALS BY FACTORING

Judith Kysh, San Francisco State University
Based on use of area models and generic rectangles for multiplication of polynomials, it may be easier to work backwards and factor. For some students this approach makes the process more accessible.

G EL S
ACCES; MREAS




283 Hyatt Plaza Salon II9–12

 

FALLACIES ABOUT THE MEAN, MEDIAN, AND MODE

Ann Watkins, CSU Northridge
How can we go wrong teaching these basic concepts? We will have some fun examining several enticing examples that commonly are used to illustrate the mean, median, and mode. Handouts provided.
Repeats 477

MREAS




284 Tickets RequiredHyatt Plaza Salon III9–12

 

FRACTIONS FOR THE RELUCTANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Elizabeth Ahlgren, San Diego USD
With some simplified algorithms, the most struggling student can learn to handle fractions and be willing to approach concepts like ratios and proportions and slope without quitting.

T1 EL L S
GAP




285 Zoso Oasis North9–12

 

PREPARING FUTURE TEACHERS TO TEACH IN HIGH-NEED DISTRICTS

Todd Grundmeier & Elsa Medina, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
This session will focus on the design, implementation, and outcomes of a seminar and summer workshop developed to help prepare prospective math teachers to teach in high-need districts.

EL L
GAP




286 Hyatt Plaza Salon I11–12

 

DISCOVERING TRIGONOMETRY

Susan Keeble & Amanda Simmons, Phillips Exeter Academy
How do your students learn the principles of trigonometry? Through a series of problems, we will develop some of those principles in a way that will make your students believe they discovered them.
Repeats 387
G
MREAS




287 Tickets RequiredHilton Oasis III11–C

 

SEEING IS BELIEVING: STATISTICS CONCEPTS VIA TECHNOLOGY

Landy Godbold, The Westminster Schools
This hands-on session will use TI-Nspire technology to create dynamic, interactive visualizations for developing understanding of traditionally difficult concepts from the AP Statistics syllabus.
Repeats 388
T
MREAS; TECH




288 Wyndham San Jacinto11–C

 

A REVIEW OF THE 2008 AP STATISTICS EXAM

Jared Derksen, Chaffey JUSD
We will examine the format of the AP Statistics exam. Student responses will be discussed, as well as the rubrics. Activities built around the 2008 problems will be shared.

G T
MREAS; ASMT




289 Tickets RequiredWyndham Chino B12–C

 

IMPROVING CALCULUS UNDERSTANDING VIA INTERACTIVE ANIMATION

Audrey Weeks, Calculus In Motion
Discover how topics throughout the year of calculus come alive through interactive animations (Sketchpad 4). Topics include limits, derivatives, integrals, areas, volumes, slope fields, and much more.

T
GAP; MREAS; TECH




298 FEATURED SESSION
Wyndham Madera
General

 

TEACHING TO GENDER DIFFERENCES

William McBride, Consultant
Many boys are failing in our schools.  Dr. McBride's speech will weave humor with specific strategies to promote instruction that supports both male and female brains.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES




299
Administrator Strand
Wyndham Santa Rosa
General

 

IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE CHANGE IN MATHEMATICS THROUGH COACHING

Ruth Harbin Miles, Great Bend, Kansas; & Ted Hull
Many coaches are teachers reassigned to a coaching position. This session provides help coaches need, including defining coaching, domains of power, building rapport, and improving teaching.
See 100, 399, and 499 for additional Administrator Strand sessions.
T1 G L S
GAP; ASMT




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 PS Leadership Strand/Conference: Friday
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SATURDAY
8:30 - 10:00PS 100-199
8:30 - 10:00PS 500-599
10:30 - Noon PS 200-299
10:30 - Noon PS 600-699
Noon
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Noon
Affiliate Luncheon
1:30 - 3:00 PS 300-399
1:15 - 2:45 PS 700-799
3:30 - 5:00 PS 400-499
3:15 - 4:45 PS 800-899

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