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PS 700-799

Saturday 1:15-2:45


Changed & New Sessions this hour:  
Closed Workshops
this hour: 710 716 761 764 767 775
Canceled Sessions this hour: 703 732

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



EQUITYSession 704 
CGI
Session 719
CAMTE/Teacher Ed
Sessions 733, 739

  


701 FEATURED SESSION
CC Primrose C

 

VISUAL LEARNING AND MATH: A SURE BET FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Stuart Murphy, Pearson Education
The author will take you through the world of literature, visual learning, and mathematics. He will show you how together they create an equation for success for all learners.

T1 G EL L S
ACCES

murphstu:
Stuart Murphy




702 FEATURED SESSION
CC Primrose B

 

DEVELOPING PROPORTIONAL REASONING

Catherine Fosnot, City College of New York
This session will explore the development of proportional reasoning, grades 3–8, and provide specific illustrations of the use of the ratio table and the double number line.


GAP; MREAS

fosnotcath:
Catherine Fosnot



703 CANCELED
CC Primrose A
6-8

 

LESSON PLANNING: A VEHICLE FOR IMPROVING TEACHING

Margaret Smith, University of Pittsburgh





704 FEATURED SESSION
CC Primrose D
5–C

 

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Eric Gutstein, University of Illinois, Chicago
In this session I will describe an ongoing project in teaching and learning mathematics for social justice in an urban neighborhood, Chicago public high school.
EQUITY STRAND

ACCES

gutseric:
Eric Gutstein


705 FEATURED SESSION
Wyndham Ventura
4–10

 

TRANSLATING RESEARCH TO PRACTICE: WE CAN DO IT!

Nora Ramirez, TODOS: Mathematics for All
Participate in an activity that is based on what we know from research. Learn about additional research on low-performing students and explore ways to translate it to your classroom.

EL L
GAP; ACCES

ramireznora:
Nora Ramirez


706 FEATURED SESSION
CC Smoke Tree C
6–12

 

USING DATA TO MAKE DECISIONS

Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
Do beans grow better in cola or water? How can we get so many answers for the same process? Was it really fair? Analyzing data using technology can help students connect mathematics to the real world.

T
MREAS; TECH

burrillgail:
Gail Burrill


710 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
CC Smoke Tree FGeneral

 

MATH DIGITAL LIBRARY: A NEW STOREHOUSE OF INFORMATION

Robert Baker, University Senior High School; & Gizem Karaali, Pomona College
A brief description of the Math Digital Library section of The National Science Digital Library and how to search for materials to enhance the math classroom.

G EL T L S
GAP; ACCES; TECH




711 Tickets RequiredWyndham Pueblo APrek–K

 

DEVELOPING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS: NUMBERS AND MORE

Sherry Skipper-Spurgeon, Santa Ana USD
Make learning numbers and computation fun! Use numbers to teach other standards and enjoy math time. Prepare to be actively engaged.

T1 EL S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




712 CC Mesquite FPreK–2

 

BRAIN-BASED MATH PRACTICES WITH IMMEDIATE RESULTS

Kathryn Robinson, WriteMath
Using critters, beanbags, and play dough, teachers will explore abstract concepts such as algebra, fractions, money, and time to help the littlest learners enjoy a successful life of math.
Repeats 813
T1 EL L S
GAP; ASMT




713 Hilton Horizon IIPreK–9

 

GROWING DOTS: PATTERNS AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THINKING MATH

Matthew Ting & Laura McCutcheon, Los Angeles USD
Exploring, analyzing, and generalizing patterns is a key principle in Thinking Math. Session offers classroom tips, problem-solving techniques, and visual and hands-on models.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




714 CC Mesquite GK–1

 

LITERATURE IN MATH FOR K–1

Patty Morrison, Fresno USD
Students love to hear stories! Come and receive lesson openers, written by the presenter, to use with your math lessons. Standards listed. Leave with a list of books & lessons.
Repeats 816
T1




715 Wyndham CatalinaK–2

 

EFFECTIVE GAMES AND PRACTICES THAT LEAD TO STUDENT SUCCESS

Laura Choate, Fallbrook Union ESD
Experience highly engaging activities and instructional strategies to help you enhance number sense and build confidence in your students.
Repeats 310
T1 EL L S
GAP; MREAS




716 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
Wyndham Pueblo BK–2

 

PRIMARY MATH CENTERS THAT REALLY WORK!

Mary Peterson, Retired
Reinforce and strengthen math skills with dozens of inexpensive and easy-to-implement activities that will motivate your students while maximizing time, materials, and resources.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; MREAS




717 CC Smoke Tree EK–8

 

ESSENTIAL MATH CONCEPTS: A BIG IDEA APPROACH TO INSTRUCTION

David Chamberlain, Capistrano USD
A district has condensed the number of math topics taught at each grade to 10 or fewer while still addressing ALL the California standards. Learn how a free PLC website supports this big idea approach.

T




718 Tickets RequiredCC Mesquite HK–1

 

BUILDING EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Linda Gojak, NCSM Past President; & Cheryl Avalos, Los Angeles COE (ret’d)
Explore the Principles and Indicators of the PRIME Leadership Framework that will focus our individual and collective work in mathematics education and promote access and success for every student.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES




719 Zoso Mesquite2–4

 

CHILDREN CAN MAKE SENSE OF FRACTIONS

Betty Clemens, San Bernardino COE
In this session we will show how children gain understanding of fractions. Using video clips we will see how children use problems based on CGI research to develop fraction concepts.
CGI STRAND
T1 G EL L
ACCES; MREAS




720 Wyndham Chino A2–6

 

THE PROBLEM WITH PUZZLES

Sandy Margetts, Brandon University
This session will give participants opportunities to experience the joy of discovery while solving puzzles from a variety of rich sources that nurture reasoning skills. Leave with many ideas!
Repeats 821
G L S
MREAS




730 Hilton Palm Canyon3–5

 

PROBLEM SOLVING USING THE BAR MODEL

Anne Paterson, Santa Clara USD
Discover an engaging way to help students through the problem-solving process. Learn how to help students transition from conceptual to abstract understanding in problem solving.

T1
GAP; MREAS




731 Wyndham Andreas3–5

 

FRACTION ATTRACTION: GETTING POSITIVE REACTIONS

Carrie Carpenter, Math Consultant
Participants will learn different methods for teaching hands-on concepts of fractions to develop positive reactions. Receive a variety of games, literature selections, and centers.

T1 L
GAP




732 CC Mesquite B3–6

 

CANCELED
VEDIC MATH: ANCIENT MATH FOR THE FUTURE

Rebecca Newburn, Larkspur SD




733 Zoso Oasis North3–8

 

CAMTE MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATOR UPDATES AND INITIATIVES

Nadine Bezuk, San Diego State U; & Mike Lutz, CSU Bakersfield
Learn more about the current activities of the California Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (CAMTE), professionals who provide preservice and inservice for future math educators.
TEACHER EDUCATOR STRAND
T1 EL L
GAP; MREAS; ASMT




734 Wyndham Chino B3–9

 

IT'S OK. PUSH MY BUTTONS

Kevin Simms, Salem City Schools
Use calculators to promote critical thinking skills. Explore activities that require students to use calculators to investigate mathematical concepts rather than merely as computational tools.
Repeats 832
G T L
MREAS; TECH




735 Zoso Palo Verde3–5

 

BUILD IT, EXPLAIN IT

Care Butler, AIMS Education Foundation
Experience AIMS structures building investigations that provide opportunities for students to communicate mathematical reasoning through numbers, tables, diagrams, and models.
Repeats 833
T1 G EL L S
ACCES; MREAS




736 CC Mesquite D4–7

 

SINGIN' & SIGNIN': TEACH COMPLEX FORMULAS THRU SONGS & SIGNS!

Siegrid Stillman & Kenneth Ostroske, Singin' & Signin'
In this fun, interactive workshop, you will learn how this proven program, through easily recalled childhood songs and chants, teaches complex math concepts using accompanying signs and gestures.

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




737 CC Mesquite E4–10

 

HELPING VISUAL LEARNERS DEVELOP MATHEMATICAL IDEAS

Judith Jacobs, Cal Poly Pomona
This presentation will utilize technology, color coding, and visual images to help middle school learners grasp abstract mathematical ideas and develop skills.

T1 EL T L
GAP; ACCES



739 Zoso Oasis South5–8

 

DEVELOPING PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE IN INTEGERS

Shuhua An, CSU Long Beach
The presentation addresses how the development of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in integers can be impeded by the pre-service teacher's prior knowledge. It also discusses ways to build their PCK.
TEACHER EDUCATOR STRAND
T1 EL L
MREAS; ASMT




740 CC Mesquite C5–9

 

RADICAL MATH, STANDARDS-BASED MATH GAMES

Nancy McGuire-Paulson, San Marcos USD
Use games to help develop mastery of all operations using an interactive approach. Areas covered include all operations, place value, data management, fractions, decimals, integers, and more.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS



755 Hilton Tapestry6–9

 

FROM LINES TO PARABOLAS

Helen H Chan, UCLA Math Content Program for Teachers; & Ramon Rodriguez, Lennox SD
Introduce and investigate quadratic functions using multiple representations. Build on students' knowledge of linear systems to predict graphs of quadratic functions. Ready-to-use lessons.

T1 EL T L
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; TECH




756 Wyndham Santa Rosa6–9

 

HANDS-ON MATH = CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING = PROFICIENT STUDENTS

Sheldon Erickson, Fresno USD
Learn more, better, and faster from engaging hands-on lessons that develop conceptual understanding. Explore model units in geometry and measurement that are research-based and classroom-tested.

T1 EL L S
GAP; MREAS




757 Zoso Sunset North6–9

 

RECOGNIZING, REVISING, & DEBUGGING MISCONCEPTIONS IN MATH

Renee Thomason, America's Choice, Inc.
Many mistakes made by middle school students are actually misconceptions about mathematical properties and procedures. In this session we will identify and plan for those misconceptions.

L
GAP; ASMT




758 Hilton Horizon I6–10

 

NOW I GET IT! INTERVENTION TO ENRICHMENT IN DIVERSE MS CLASS

Rudy Neufeld, Neufeld Learning Systems Inc; & Lisa Friedberg, Irvine USD
Students struggle because they don't have a sound foundation of fractions, decimals, and algebraic thinking. We will discuss and provide lessons and a corresponding CD to be used Monday morning.

T1 L S
GAP; ASMT; TECH




759 CC Mesquite A6–12

 

QUICK START FOR ALGEBRA

Susan Mussack & Karen Mussack, Los Angeles USD
Start the year with a set of powerful lessons that provide a natural transition to algebraic thinking while building fluency with computational skills. Ideal for classes with a wide range of abilities.

T1 G EL S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; ASMT




761 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
Hilton Oasis III6–12

 

DYNAMIC GEOMETRY USING TI TECHNOLOGY

Naomi Fried-Kokason, Los Angeles USD
Learn how to use TI-Nspire technology to help students make conjectures and discover as they prove theorems using visuals rather than traditional two-column proofs.

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




762 Hilton Plaza C6–12

 

TOUCH, TALK, REFLECT, OWN: BRAIN-BASED LEARNING = SUCCESS

Janet Bryson & June Campbell, TASEL-M, Orange
Experience activities that implement brain-based learning research to engage learners, build understanding, and increase retention. Take home strategies that make learning stick for ALL students!

EL L S
GAP; ACCES




763 Zoso Sunset South6–12

 

BUILD A STELLATED OCTAHEDRON: ORIGAMI / GEOMETRY PROJECT

Mansoor Kapasi, Urban Education Partnership
Learn to build the beautiful Stellated Octahedron—an activity accessible and interesting to all students. Address geometric concepts and Euler's Formula while folding and building the "spiky ball."

G EL S
ACCES; MREAS




764 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
CC Smoke Tree D7–9

 

TECHNOLOGY & VOCABULARY FOR EL STUDENTS: GRAPHS IN GRADES 7–9

Lisa Schirm, Buena Park SD; & Laurel Cherry, Fullerton JUSD
Graphing calculators, PowerPoint, writing tablet, and CBL support algebra vocabulary and concepts for EL students. Lead students through lessons on graphing and the role of exponents. CDs provided!

T1 EL T
ACCES; TECH




765 Hilton Plaza A7–9

 

LOOKING FOR PYTHAGORAS

Marian Pasternack, Los Angeles USD/CSU Northridge
Activities to help students understand the Pythagorean Theorem, some proofs, some web sources, and discussion of irrational numbers.

T1 G EL L S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




766 Wyndham San Jacinto7–9

 

PD FOR MATHEMATICS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS

Diane Kinch & Rachel Monnarez, Pomona USD
Discussion of how PD involving collaboration between ELD and math specialists, the use of in-district teacher work, and student data can lead to increased achievement for English Learners in math.

T1 EL L
GAP; ACCES




767 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
Wyndham Cactus7–10

 

USING CONTEXTUAL SITUATIONS TO TEACH LINEAR FUNCTIONS

Harvey Garn, UC Berkeley
Participants will experience 3–4 activities that may help close the achievement gap by first giving students a feel for the ideas of slope, y-intercept, and y = mx + b before formulas are discussed.

T1 EL L
GAP; MREAS




768 Wyndham Mojave Learning Center8–10

 

CO-TEACHING ALGEBRA 1 AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL

Joe Reiken & June Szabo-Kifer, Bishop Garcia Diego HS
This session will present effective co-teaching strategies for partnerships between general education and special education teachers as well as findings related to student achievement and perspective.

T1 L S
GAP; ACCES; ASMT




769 Hilton Plaza D8–11

 

USING INVESTIGATIONS TO MAKE ALGEBRA MEANINGFUL

Lupe Zamora & Arlene Hernandez, Oxnard UHSD
This session will provide teachers with investigations that introduce Algebra 1 and 2 topics. Investigations will assist in students developing key concepts that are needed to be successful.

T1 EL T L
GAP; ACCES; MREAS; TECH




770 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree A8–12

 

MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS IN THE TI-NSPIRE CALCULATOR

John Wilkins, CSU Dominguez Hills
During this presentation participants will learn how to set up TI-Nspire documents to represent multiple views of a typical algebra problem.

T
TECH




771 Wyndham Sierra8–12

 

MAKING SECONDARY MATH FUN!

Kristin DeWit, Hemet USD
Participate in my favorite standards-based stories, songs, games, memorization tricks, and organizational ideas to make Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry fun. Great handouts provided!

T1 G EL L




775 WORKSHOP FULL
No more tickets available
Hilton Oasis II9–12

 

BUCKET'S PATH ON A SLIDING LADDER

Ana Mantel, Los Angeles USD
Explore the path of a bucket on a sliding ladder, drawing a motion model and using a dynamic falling ladder with TI-84 as the vehicle to study a geometric relationship that is elliptic in nature.

T
GAP; TECH




776 Zoso Ocotillo9–12

 

MATH IS FUN = EFFECTIVE PRACTICES + ENVISIONING MATHEMATICS

Viken Hovsepian, Rio Hondo College; & Michael Hattar, Mt San Antonio College
Unique ideas that have proven to be highly adaptable as well as fun-filled and exciting. Share such techniques as how to use practical pedagogy that will build, strengthen, and maintain comprehension. A CD of all handouts is included.
Repeats 679
T1 G EL S
GAP; ACCES; MREAS




777 Tickets RequiredCC Smoke Tree B10–C

 

AP STATISTICS ON THE TI-NSPIRE

Lee Kucera, Capistrano USD
Explore the power of the TI-Nspire handheld device for AP Statistics—it's way more than a graphing calculator! Intended for teachers NEW to the TI-Nspire.
Repeats 882
G T
TECH




778 Hilton Plaza B10–C

 

REASONING THROUGH INFERENCE PROCEDURES FOR REGRESSION

Daniel Teague, NC School of Science & Mathematics
Of all the topics in AP Stats, Inference for Regression is the most difficult for students and teachers alike. We will develop the formulas and use technology with several illustrative examples.
Repeats 883
T
MREAS; TECH




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