| First |
Last |
SessTitle |
Descript |
Session# |
GradeSpan |
SessType |
Time |
| Nancy |
Blachman |
Fun Ways to Learn Math Facts: Alternatives to Drill & Kill |
Foster delight by providing engaging, hands-on activities, games, magic tricks, puzzles, and problems that develop children's basic math skills while engaging them in higher-level thinking. No need for flashcards, worksheets, and other repetitious material likely to turn many young learners off mathematics. Nancy Blachman, founder of the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (www.jrmathfestival.org) and the website MathDelights.org, teaches after-school Mathemagic classes and summer camps. |
107 |
3-5 |
INT |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Cliff |
Petrak |
Don't Slow Me Down with that Calculator |
Learn to master a multitude of little-known, super shortcut computational techniques along with their derivations involving addition, subtraction, fractions, squaring and multiplication that will leave your calculator-dependent friends in the dust. Aren't we tired of finishing 28th among world countries in student computation competition? |
110 |
3-8 |
PRS |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Ralph |
Connelly |
Making Sense of Number Sense |
Number sense is dealing confidently and comfortably with number in a variety of contexts. This session will look at the importance of numeracy in daily living, and ideas for encouraging/increasing the various "parts" of good number sense--making sense of survey data, estimation, mental math, etc. |
137 |
3-8 |
PRS |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Carrie |
Carpenter |
Hot Off the Press! Behind that Math Concept is a Great Story |
Come join in a fun and practical session that has the best new children's literature from 2008-2010. Literature helps link math concepts to real-world applications, and helps relucant learners achieve. Experience the math and literature connection through activities that are motivating, simple, and relevant. |
138 |
PK-5 |
INT |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Rudy |
Neufeld |
Technology to Empower and Build Mathematical Capacity |
Teachers hold the key to improving student learning and achievement and hence the equity in mathematics. They must know mathematics for teaching in order to make mathematics accessible to all. We will share strategies from school projects (American, Canadian, Australian) in which teachers teach rather than tell , in order to get students to understand rather than to memorize concepts of fractions, decimals, measurement, and algebraic thinking. Get a CD of ON and OFF computer material. |
141 |
3-8 |
WkS |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Richard |
Kalman |
Math Contests Build Better Students (and Teachers) 9 Ways |
Mathematics contests prepare both students and teachers exceptionally well for assessment tests. We'll discuss the reasons why and sample five rich problems. You'll leave with an additional 53 Math Olympiad problems to use with your students. |
144 |
3-8 |
PRS |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Donna |
Goldenstein |
Mathematics & the Arts: Thinking and Reasoning Through Art |
This session will focus on math/art activities that help assess mathematical thinking and reasoning as well as help students access the core curriculum. Participants will be introduced to a variety of art projects that deepen the mathematical concepts in an intermediate grade classroom. Participants will see student work as well as a variety of journal prompts that integrate literature, mathematics and the arts. |
148 |
3-5 |
PRS |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Shuhua |
An |
Using MSA Approach to Assess Diverse Student Math Thinking |
The session demonstrates how to use a research-based structured assessment of Model-Strategy-Application (MSA) approach to gauge students' mathematics thinking in culturally and linguistically diverse K-8 classes. You will learn how to analyze and identify students diverse thinking effectively using sample student MSA work and learn methods of developing students' conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and competence in problem solving using this visual, structured MSA assessment tool. |
151 |
3-8 |
INT |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Brad |
Fulton |
Losing Your Marbles: Function Fun for Everyone |
This clever and engaging activity has made functions accessible for all students from 4th grade through high school algebra. They can see, understand, and discuss concepts such as slope, y-intercept, domain, and range. The slope-intercept formula flows logically from the visual demonstration. Extensions allow the illustration of positive, negative, zero and fractional slopes, and line of best fit. A comprehensive handout is available. |
153 |
3-8 |
PRS |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Deborah |
Lane |
Lessons Learned - What do we know about Math Intervening with 2nd - 6th graders. One district's journey shared for coaches, RTI leaders and instructors |
This session will look at what was learned during a 6-month analysis of mathematics intervening in a large district. Variables that affect students achievement were selected: 1) things about the students; 2) things about the instructor; and, 3) things about the program. Rubrics were developed to keep data-gathering consistent. I will share common disconnects for students and problems of practice for instructors. What can we do to affect practice in the future; secondarily, how will we know that we have addressed the problem? How do we progress monitor our own practice? Observing protocols will be available along with rubrics to use with your own situations. |
208 |
PK-5 |
INT |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Cheryl |
Roddick |
Using the Singapore Bar Model to Solve Word Problems |
The Singapore Bar Model is a helpful way to approach a variety of word problems in elementary school through algebra. Students can learn to use bar models to help them make sense of the problems, come up with algebraic equations (if needed), and guide them throughout the solution process. The bar model is the missing link between the concrete and symbolic representations. It has become a valuable teaching technique to reach a variety of learners! |
217 |
3-8 |
INT |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Linda |
Flood |
Flip Books, Magic Books And More! A Fun Way To Learn Math |
Flip books are a fun way to help students learn vocabulary, formulas, and concepts. These books also act as a reference tool. This make-it, take-it workshop will provide you an opportunity to learn to make the books as well as to see a variety of ways that they can be used in a classroom. |
230 |
3-5 |
MITI |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Julie |
Mc Namara |
Beyond Pizzas and Pies: Supporting Fraction Sense |
Fraction sense is tied to common sense: Students with fraction sense can reason about fractions and don't apply rules and procedures blindly; nor do they give nonsensical answers to problems involving fractions. Helping students develop fraction sense is an essential foundation for preparing them to compute on and with fractions. We will explore common student dilemmas and share activities from the book, Beyond Pizzas and Pies: 10 Essential Strategies for Supporting Fraction Sense. |
234 |
3-5 |
INT |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Rudy |
Neufeld |
Build It, Draw It, Write It, Talk It . . . Own the Equity! |
Engage students with a wide range of ability levels and learning styles with technology. We will use hands-on computer activities to build student confidence and understanding using interactive software along with high-yield instructional strategies in a variety of instructional settings. Participants will examine how to apply this student-centered, interactive approach to a variety of concepts including whole numbers and fractions. Participants will received a CD for classroom use. |
241 |
3-5 |
WkS |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Shairlyn |
Fish |
Revealing the Mystery of the Unknown for All Students |
Looking for ways to help all students develop concepts? Participants will explore many rich and proven mathematical tasks to help students develop and deepen their conceptual thinking. Lessons are adaptable for students of varied abilities. |
243 |
3-8 |
INT |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Richard |
Kalman |
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader (2010 edition)? |
These 5 authentic Math Olympiad problems were given to about 40,000 5th graders last year. Can you solve them? I bet you're as good as the average 5th grader! Attendees will get another 50 problems (yes, solutions included!) to use with your students to help prepare properly for high-stakes testing. |
244 |
3-8 |
INT |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Nancy |
Mc Guire- Paulson |
Fun Factoring: Strategies that Make Sense to All Students! |
All students can be successful using strategies from this hands-on workshop. Participants learn unique, multiple representation strategies, and motivating games using multi-sided dice and cards, for prime factoring and for factoring fractions to find LCM and GCF. Students learn to view and decompose numbers, in a different way, one that leads to success in Algebra and higher mathematics. Strategies are extended for factoring of polynomials, quadratics and finding square roots. |
245 |
3-8 |
WkS |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Zhonghe |
Wu |
Differentiating Instruction: A way to Close the Learning Gap |
Successfully using differentiated mathematics instruction in K-8 classrooms helps close student achievement gaps. This presentation discusses practical instructional methods in the regular classroom to achieve learning goals for five kinds of students: top achievers, average achievers, low achievers, students with special needs, and English Language Learners. Examples of activities and assessment of learning will be discussed. |
247 |
PK-5
3-8 |
PRS |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Helen |
Smiler |
The Power of Exponents to Create Mathematical Opportunities |
Exploring the rules of exponents creates engaging and challenging opportunities for students of all ability levels to develop mathematical thinking and master grade level standards. Experience how starting with exponents can lead you and your students into investigations involving place value, negative numbers, fractions, decimals and algebraic thinking. Learn about Project SEED's interactive, discovery teaching methods that encourage high levels of enthusiasm, participation, and understanding. |
248 |
3-8 |
INT |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Lynda |
Holman |
Graphs: More Than Pretty Pictures |
Students need to collect, organize, and display information in meaningful ways that help them make sense of the world around them. Graphs should help students compare and analyze the information that occurs in classroom and real-world experiences. The session will include lessons and activities that teachers can take back to their classrooms and use Monday. |
251 |
3-5 |
WkS |
9:30 - 10:30 |
| Barbara |
Novelli |
Stirring Up Place Value Understanding and Success |
Place Value can become a major road block for our students confidence and competence in mathematics. Understanding place value helps students make the important connections to decimals and percentages. Barbara will share many strategies, activities and games which will help your students develop long lasting understandings related to place value. |
303 |
3-5 |
INT |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Rick |
West |
Preparing for Algebraic Success using Function Machines |
Children can recognize patterns at a young age. They can also detect the pattern connecting inputs to outputs of a function machine. Come learn the art of introducing function machines as an accessible challenge for all learners. You ll see how to use function machines to practice basic arithmetic skills, develop a sense of variables and to introduce some basic algebra skills--even simultaneous linear equations! We ll share teaching experiences working with 1st through 6th grade students. |
304 |
PK-5 |
PRS |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Matthieu |
Hamo |
Standards-based Mini Projects for All |
Differentiate and motivate with easy-to-implement, standards-based math projects that all your students can successfully do on their own. Come join an interactive session where you will learn how to incorporate practical and meaningful projects into your math program effectively. These projects can be adapted to meet the needs of any student in grades 3 through 8, and a handout with complete directions will be provided to help you get started right away. |
313 |
3-8 |
INT |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Thomas |
Bjorkman |
Diamond Problems across the Grades |
See how to use this effective teaching strategy to reinforce operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers to show the relationships between multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting. We will show how to introduce this strategy in the lower grade levels and how to progress it through middle school math content and into algebra - culminating with how to use diamond problems with polynomials, factoring, and completing the square. |
332 |
3-8 |
WkS |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Peggy |
McLean |
It's A Tangram World |
Working with this unique puzzle facilitates understanding of geometric shapes, congruent shapes, similar shapes, and size of angles. Making a set develops understanding of fraction-decimal-percent concepts. Building the world develops understanding of the relative size of continents. Playing games and solving puzzles strengthen math concepts. |
336 |
3-5 |
WkS |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Keith |
Smith |
Going Beyond Algorithms for Area and Perimeter |
This session will use geo boards and graph paper to define area, and establish relationships between finding the area of rectangles, parallelograms, and triangles. Participants will work in teams on a series of area problems as the presenter models strategies for guiding students to engage with increasingly difficult problems. Participants will receive a CD with electronic copies of all materials presented, and will be able to retain any manipulatives used in the session. |
338 |
3-8 |
WkS |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Emad |
Elias |
Closing the Achievement Gap with Math Simulations |
In this engaging hands-on session, you will enter a 21st century classroom where you learn math using online simulations. Participants will become aware of the potential power of simulations for teaching math concepts using an inquiry-based approach. They will become familiar with various simulations and their correlations to the state math standards. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the simulations' implementation in the classroom.
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341 |
3-8 |
WkS |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Ruth |
Chamberlin |
What's vocabulary got to do with equity in mathematics? |
Struggling students often lack the requisite math vocabulary. This session will focus on key components of embedded vocabulary development. Practical strategies and games to increase mathematical vocabulary will be shared. Many of these strategies can be implemented next week. |
343 |
3-8 |
INT |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Todd |
CadwalladerOlsker |
Making Negatives Tangible Before and During 6th grade |
This session will introduce an activity designed to make negative numbers tangible to students through a simple game. By playing the game, students (and teachers) can discover the usual rules for addition and subtraction of positive and negative numbers in a natural and fun way. |
345 |
3-5 |
INT |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Dave |
Youngs |
Teach Arithmetic Using Algebra for Exponential Learning |
Bridge the gap between arithmetic and algebra by using interesting patterns, sequences, and mathematical micro-worlds as you help grades 3-5 students construct an understanding of algebraic concepts like rules, generalizations, functions, equations, and variables. |
346 |
3-5 |
INT |
11:00 - 12:00 |
| Sara |
Moore |
Virtual Manipulatives? What Does Hands-on Really Mean? |
Manipulatives have a long history of success in teaching and learning. Now interactive White Boards and virtual manipulatives are in our classrooms too. Learn to use these new technologies along with traditional concrete manipulatives for effective math teaching and learning. When is technology best? When do students still need hands-on resources of their own? See the technology in action; learn strategies for incorporating it into your own class even before the hardware comes to your room. |
405 |
3-8 |
INT |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Kathleen |
Jalalpour |
Singapore Math - An Overview |
Experience the advantages of Singapore Math in an interactive session, including number sense activities, mental math, and examples of word problems using model-building. Singapore Math provides a strong math foundation for ALL your students - from the fastest learners to those who are overwhelmed and frustrated with algorithm-based curriculums. Come learn more about this world-class math program! |
416 |
PK-5 |
INT |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Lisbeth |
Sarcona |
Strategies for Discussion and Writing in Mathematics |
What are your students really thinking about math? Learn about ways speaking and writing can strengthen and clarify students' math knowledge. The focus will be on promoting the use of academic language by both the teacher and the student and on developing a classroom climate that includes discussion and sharing of mathematical thinking orally and in writing. The importance of enhancing clarity and accurate academic language for all students, especially English learners, will be discussed. |
436 |
3-5 |
INT |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Carleen |
Watts |
Fractions: For Those Who Need to See It to Believe It |
Do your students need to see it to believe it? Help your students develop a conceptual understanding of fractional operations with manipulatives that you already have in your classroom, rulers. |
438 |
3-8 |
INT |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Renee |
Goularte |
Giant Story Problems: Visualizing the Language of Math |
Address story problems from the perspective of visual literacy using collaborative problem-solving activities which link oral and written language, pictures, numbers, and mathematical symbols. Focus on math vocabulary to help students determine successful problem-solving strategies and learn to communicate those strategies to others. Especially useful for visual learners, ELL students and math intervention, these strategies can also be easily extended for high-achieving students. |
444 |
PK-5 |
INT |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Diane |
Resek |
Developing Deductive Thinking Before High School |
We often move from the concrete to the representational to the abstract in teaching arithmetic, so let s try that with deductive thinking. The session will feature work on problems requiring deductive thinking. Some are best solved with concrete objects; others with charts; and others need written explanations. |
445 |
3-8 |
INT |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Robert |
Preston |
Room for Alternative Algorithms: Multiplication & Division |
Many students struggle with multiplication and division, particularly involving multi-digit numbers. As a 6th grade teacher, I have routinely used alternative algorithms to increase student understanding of the big four operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This session will follow the pedagogical model used with students (focus is on multiplication and division, starting concretely and slowly moving towards the abstract), in their search for understanding. |
448 |
3-8 |
WkS |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Tom |
Murray |
How Likely Is It? -- Probability Games of Fun and Chance |
Probability is one of the most exciting and motivating math standards to investigate. Come join the fun as we explore a wide range of hands-on games and activities from a variety of sources. Our examination of this fascinating concept will include the use of dice, spinners, coins, and more. Through these activities students will learn how to interpret graphs, make predictions, and analyze data. Connections to other areas of the curriculum, and challenges for gifted students will be discussed |
451 |
3-8 |
WkS |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Marcy |
Cook |
Algebraic Experiences for All |
Provide algebraic thinking experiences to involve all students in meaningful mathematics. Set up a math menu to incorporate algebraic thinking into your daily routines: as starters, mental math, stumpers and/or independent task time. See patterns, deal with unknowns or variables, work with the equation as a balance and look for relationships. Practical ideas to put to immediate use in your classroom to develop mathematical competence & confidence. |
453 |
3-5 |
PRS |
1:30 - 3:00 |
| Leigh |
Childs |
Engaging Activities+Strategies = Numerically Nimble Students |
Work smarter, not harder to improve numeric competence. These strategies promote greater participation and sense making, ideal for intervention success and "family math" efforts. A ready-for-immediate-use handout includes high-interest activities to improve students' performance and enhance mathematical reasoning abilities. |
501 |
3-5 |
INT |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Kathy |
Morris |
Powers of Art: Multiplications for Middle Grades |
Inspired by Warhol & Mondrian, learn to visualize multiplication through art! Cut, glue & paint your way through a variety of art projects that develop conceptual understanding for middle grades multiplication. Aesthetic representations illustrate different mathematical models, emphasizing the commutative, associative, and distributive properties, as well as exponents. This hands-on session will enliven and enrich your math teaching! Non-artists are especially welcome! |
513 |
3-8 |
WkS |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Marilynn |
Manderscheid |
Visual, Auditory, & Kinesthetic Cures for Scrambled Brains |
Participants will learn and practice specific tactics to facilitate equitable learning of content standards. Strategies include student-made manipulatives, instant assessment for more efficient instruction, language to enhance understanding, total student participation that engages and reveals individual mastery. Individual problems addressed. Handout. |
515 |
3-5 |
WkS |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Staci |
Erlandson Block |
Explore Engaging Opportunities to Meet Our ELLs Needs |
Come explore opportunities for educators to refine their skills for teaching English Learners. Discover how to create robust lessons with research-based strategies that will help your students improve their academic vocabulary and foster higher order thinking skills. Participants will observe and discuss GLAD and Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies that promote language acquisition and development. Hands on experiences will further empower teachers and students to increase math proficiency. |
516 |
3-5 |
INT |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Lori |
Lambertson |
Geometry in Playgrounds |
Come explore the geometry of playgrounds! These activities were developed in conjunction with the Exploratorium's NSF-funded Geometry Playground exhibition. Designed for use in generic parks, playgrounds, and schoolyards, we'll make measuring tools to use outside where we'll make measurements, identify and draw shapes, compare shape attributes, explore networks, and play some games. In the event of rain, we ll make indoor adaptations. |
536 |
3-8 |
WkS |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Juanita |
Walker |
Building a Bridge from Elementary Mathematics to Geometry |
Hands-on activities and strategies will be presented to help the elementary student, including English Language Learners and those considered at-risk, to master the geometric principles necessary to be successful in higher level mathematics courses. |
539 |
3-8 |
WkS |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Linda |
Gojak |
Life's Too Short for Long Division |
Do your students struggle with division? Explore the 2 models of division and questioning techniques that will help your students to understand what it means to divide. The concepts of whole number division, when understood, lead to developing and understanding division with fractional numbers and decimals as well. Using the process standards will open a door to understanding and doing division successfully. |
547 |
3-8 |
PRS |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Christopher |
Casey |
Number Sense and the Days of School |
This session is for 4th, 5th or 6th grade teachers to reinforce number sense on a daily basis. Using about 5 minutes a day, students discuss aspects about the day of school, such as its factors. On the 24th day of school students might say that 24 is a multiple of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24, it's even and composite and it is 2/15 of the school year. This daily activity is set up by several activities that will be presented: using Pascal's triangle, 100 charts, Venn Diagrams, etc. |
548 |
3-8 |
INT |
3:30 - 5:00 |
| Janet |
Gillespie |
A Number Sense Approach to X Facts = Success for All |
Explore a schoolwide approach to teaching x facts that encourages algebraic reasoning while building fluency for all in 5-10 minutes a day. Visual models including a special counting tape and array flash cards, for use at school and home, help children see ways to break harder facts into easier ones,speeding memorization for all. Materials provided. |
550 |
3-5 |
PRS |
3:30 - 5:00 |