Saturday, November 6
Sessions 8:30am - 1:15pm
Session 1: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
K-2
Math Inquiry Lab K-2 Presentation Handout.pdfCreating a K-2 Math Inquiry Lab To Cultivate Learning Through Differentiation
The primary goal for this presentation is to inspire other instructors of mathematics to build a Math Inquiry Lab, specifically for K-2 students which is centered upon differentiated instruction and "in-the-moment" professional development for teachers. Participants will leave equipped with the tools to implement the Math Inquiry Lab within their respective buildings. We will demonstrate the HQT formative assessments, along with the ways to group the students at their appropriate level. We will provide the steps to construct activities under a Big Idea with multiple entry points.
Dina Carlucci
Farmingdale Public Schools
Co-Presenter
Dr. Jennifer OlsenFarmingdale Public SchoolsK-8
AMTNYS Conference | Hands on Math.pdfMultisensory Planning Considerations.pdfHands on Math: Multi-Sensory Ideas to Help Your Lessons Reach All Students
Take your current math lessons and make them multi-sensory to help reach the needs of all students and aid in building stronger connections to the content. We will explore principles and strategies to aid student understanding through manipulatives, gross motor activities, and ideas for how to make content more hands on.
Kristin LaBeau
No Limits Learning LLC
9-12
AMNYS Nov 6 2021 AP Calc Session.pdfGetting to Know the Calculus AP Classroom Site - POWER Up Your Year!
The AP Classroom was released in August 2019 and has been revised and improved monthly. Are you utilizing this amazing resource to the fullest extent? Help benefit your students and improve AP scores by using the AP Question Bank for HW, quizzes, tests and more. Assign Progress Checks MCQ and FRQ per unit and organize your year. Come ready to share your hints and tricks with other AP teachers. BYOD and be ready to work on AP CR. I will also share some units/lessons with participants.
Michelle Connolly
North Colonie Central School District
Activities for a Third Year Alternative to Algebra 2
Do you have students who are not prepared to take Algebra 2 but need a third math credit? This presentation will discuss a course we created for them that is not simply a 'non-Regents' A2 class. Rather, it is comprised of locally developed topics that provide the time to dive into some 'real life situations.' Topics such as Regression Analysis, Probability, Statistics, and The Stock Market Game are in the course; during the presentation you will see some things that I do with the students in an effort to make the course more 'enjoyable' and 'applicable' for them.
Michael Siuta
North Rockland HS
6-12, College
AMTNYS - Zeenar & Waleed.pdfDesigning Tasks: Assessing Competencies Centered on Statistical Processes
Daily encounters with data through newspapers and other media brings the risk of misinterpretation and ill-informed decision making. This has necessitated the creation of tasks that engage students in the statistical thinking process. Drawing upon the SASI and GAISE frameworks, we present a model to guide teachers in designing tasks that could assess students’ statistical thinking at varying levels of difficulty. We aim to highlight and discuss key aspects of teaching and assessing statistical concepts through this model.
Waleed Raja
Syracuse University
Co-Presenter
Zeenar SalimSyracuse University3-12
Access Denied- New York.pdfTechnology Strategies to Improve Access to the General Education Curriculum
Providing access to the Math General Education Curriculum for special populations is an important step in removing the gatekeeper label from mathematics. In this session participants will learn how to use the Flipped Classroom Method to front load prerequisite skills and concepts for Special Education, English Language Learners, 504, and struggling learners.
Michelle Williams
IgnitED
Session 2: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
K-5
Resources From Habits of Mind in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Thinking through a Growth Mindset ApproachHabits of Mind in the Learning of Mathematics
Success in mathematics is created, not made. Two major goals of educators is that students develop mathematical thinking and view mathematics as continuously evolving. This session will link these goals with several practices from ASCD’s Habits of Mind: 16 methods for thinking with a growth mindset. Learning mathematics becomes a process over which students can see control. Of particular focus will be the habits of Persisting, Thinking Flexibly, Striving for Accuracy, and Questioning and Problem Posing.
Akia Goudy
Bank Street School for Children
K-8
Finding and Correcting Errors Whole Number Computation Addition and Subtraction - sample.docxUsing Skills Trajectories to Find and Correct Computation Errors
Using Skills Trajectories takes the guesswork out of identifying small misconceptions which lead to incorrect computation, especially errors originating in previous grade-level learning. Sometimes missing one small piece of information or process compounds into a lifetime of math frustration. Finding and correcting errors is an efficient, effective, and teacher/student friendly method, which gets students back on track feeling math-able as they track their progress. Great for homeschooling, classroom, or intervention use. Materials available for immediate use.
Elizabeth Walker
Math Explorations
TEACH, Don’t TELL – Hybrid Lessons from SURVIVE to THRIVE in 2021 Mathematics
This hands on workshop combines virtual and in-class learning (hybrid model) to assist in understanding through interactive, multidimensional approaches in three part model lessons with online (could bring laptop computer but not essential) and video support. Concepts are addition and subtraction with regrouping, partial products, fraction operations, patterning and a math focus on beginning code. All support material will be available online.
Rudy Neufeld
Neufeld Learning Systems Inc.
Co-Presenter
Jorge MooreAuthor of BullseyeK-8
Supporting Students in Developing Strategies to Solve Problems
To support students as problem solvers, we need to support students in acquiring, understanding and applying problem solving strategies in novel situations. In this session, I will share meaningful and effective approaches to teaching about problem solving and learning through problem solving.
David Costello
Costello Math
9-12
AMTNYS2021.pptxThree Computer Science Courses and Support Network for Your High School Students
The Siena College CS Department has a long history of supporting pre-college CS education. Currently, we are collaborating with 20 high schools on the teaching of three different CS courses. The first is a year-long course that students take for high school elective credit or for their third year mathematics requirement. The second is a CS concepts and Python programming class that students can take for both high school and college credit. The third is a Java programming course. Learn about these courses and the network of educators that can support you teaching them at your school.
Robin Flatland
Siena College
Co-Presenters
Jim MatthewsSiena CollegePauline WhiteSiena College
Rachel LinehanBethlehem High School
Rachel PeschieriGuilderland High School
Maureen ConwayMohonasen High School
6-12, College
From High School to the Community College.pptxGoing from High School to College
This session will focus on the difference between taking math classes at the high school level compared to the community college. The session will include the different expectations, preparation, curriculum, use of technology, and mind sets of students that are entering community colleges and will need to complete their mathematics requirements.
Ruth Scott
Fulton Montgomery Community College
9-12, College
Differential Calculus, Practice Before Theory.pptxDifferential Calculus: From Practice to Theory
The typical differential calculus course starts with foundational topics such as limits and continuity and builds towards applications. This makes sense from a logical standpoint, but as pedagogy, it leaves much to be desired. We propose that it is possible and pedagogically advantageous to follow the historical development of the subject by demonstrating the importance of calculus as a problem-solving tool before delving into foundational matters. The speakers will present an open-source textbook utilizing this approach, while still covering all of the standard topics.
Robert Rogers
SUNY Fredonia
Co-Presenter
Eugene BomanPennsylvania State University - Harrisburg CampusGeneral
Captivate Student Learning with Pixel Art Mystery-Reveal Activities
Google Sheets pixel art activities work well in any environment (remote, hybrid & in-person) & are highly engaging for students at all grade levels. They are effective formative assessment tools that provide immediate feedback for students. As students enter the correct answer, a mystery image reveals itself. In this workshop you will learn how to edit an existing pixel-art activity using Google Sheets. You will leave this workshop with a large collection of math pixel art Google Sheets activities and the know-how to edit the questions & answers to suit your grade level & topic.
Nancy Lin
Roosevelt UFSD
Session 3: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
K-5
Using Technology During Math Instruction to Maximize Student Engagement
In this time of virtual learning, students may feel disengaged or distant from their teachers and classmates. But it doesn't have to be this way! Join me to learn some unique ways that we can keep our students engaged and excited about their learning, whether they're in the classroom or at home. We'll explore some wonderful (free!) programs that are out there for students and teachers. These programs allow our students to have fun while demonstrating their mathematical progress - and in some cases they allow us, their teachers, to watch their progress in real time as well. Laptops required.
Lisa Smith
Mohonasen Central School District
3-5
Multiplication_Division_BBOF_AMTNYS2021.pdfStrategic Thinking that Develops Multiplication and Division
Students learn multiplication and division strategies to tackle a variety of computation situations. These strategies empower students to be flexible in their thinking. Explore these strategies along with powerful visual models to support the generalizable thinking needed for stronger number and operation sense.
Rob Nickerson
ORIGO Education
6-12
Tech Leary to Tech Savvy.pdfGoing from Tech Leary to Tech Savvy
Before March of 2020, using a virtual platform to teach was not something I ever thought I would do or even be able to do. I've learned a lot of ways to take typical in person activities and change them to work for virtual learning. Come learn some of what I have learned and share your ideas as well.
Caryl Lorandini
Carle Place MS/HS
9-12
Share and Tell: Grades 9 - 12
Come share ideas, activities, and lessons with other teachers. Even if they are germs of ideas, we want them as well. We will take participants' ideas and discuss how they can be adopted or adapted. Even if you don't have ideas but want to hear what others have, come as well. Anyone who wishes can send electronic materials to robert.rogers@fredonia.edu but don't feel obliged, just come and join the fun!
Robert Rogers
SUNY Fredonia
Jamar Pickreign School of Education, Health and Human Services, SUNY Plattsburgh
A Partnership Opportunity to Meet and Exceed the New NYS CS Learning Standards
Partner with the Siena College CS Department and high school teachers from about a dozen NY high schools to offer Discovering Computer Science. This year-long first course in CS meets and exceeds the new NYS Computer Science Learning Standards. Through hands-on and collaborative labs, projects, and unplugged activities, students explore CS in a creative way that incorporates their own individuality and interests. Students also gain an appreciation for the influence of CS on individuals, communities, and society. This course may be offered for a third year of mathematics credit.
Pauline White
Siena College
Jess GuthrieMiddletown High School
3-12, College
Using Stories to Develop Mathematical Habits of Mind - Merritt AMTNYS 11062021.pdfAMTNYS November 6 Presentation FINAL Using Stories to Develop Mathematical Habits of Mind.pdfUsing Stories to Develop Mathematical Habits of Mind
A good story can meaningfully engage students. During this session, participants will consider ways storytelling can be used to develop critical thinking skills, perseverance, and confidence in doing mathematics. Through the examination of texts and related activities, the power of telling and creating math stories will be explored. Online resources will be shared.
Monica Merritt
Mount Saint Mary College
K-12
simple origami box.docxSimple origami flower.docxNew York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards covered (PDF).pdfGlossary for origami workshop AMTNYS (pdf) .pdfUsing Origami to Introduce the Properties of a Square for Grades K – 12
We will use the ancient art of Japanese paper folding (origami) to discover and prove the properties of a square by using origami paper (which is always a square), pencils, markers, rulers, and pipe cleaners.
Helen Rodney
UFT Math Teachers Committee
Session 4: 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
K-5
Seeing Math in Literature - Nov 6. 2021.pdfSeeing Mathematics in Literature
Students are often very excited about the books they read. Those books allow them to see themselves through characters that have amazing adventures. This session will present ideas to use Children's Literature to help build excitement toward mathematical content, and allow students to see themselves in mathematical possibilities.
Lisa Stonefoot
Erie 2 BOCES
6-12, College
Introduction to Coding and STEM Projects with TI Technology.pptx.pdfIntroduction to Coding and STEM Projects with TI Technology
Come learn how to add coding into any mathematics classroom in Basic and Python languages AND create introductory projects to engage students using a model to discover how a feedback and control mechanism works and how to relate to system models. Participants will leave with real world data, analysis of data, and STEM projects ideas for their classroom.
Stacy Thibodeaux
Southside High School
Reaching and Teaching Remotely
You need to reach'm before you can teach'm -- Reaching all learners is challenging when you cannot be in the same room. In this session see a variety of tools that I have used as a remote teacher to reach my students from afar. Please bring or use a device which can connect to the internet - we will be testing out different resources for working with students remotely. All programs and applications are subject to your own districts Ed Law 2D DPAs, which will be covered.
Rachel Peschieri
Guilderland High School
3-12
Using Pictures to Teach Math (AMTNYS 2021).pdfUsing Pictures to Teach Math
In math, we often associate pictures with geometry, but images can be used to teach difficult mathematical concepts. In this workshop, we’ll focus on how we can build understanding with graphs, tables, and other visual representations. These techniques are especially helpful for ELLs, who can use images to build their vocabulary and confidence. We will discuss examples at all levels of math. We will also show how many of these representations are related so that students can make mathematical connections across grade levels. Bring any device with an internet connection to follow along.
Bobson Wong
New York City Department of Education
3-12
Teaching Math at a Distance - Reimagining Face-to-Face and Remote Instruction
Harness the affordances of face-to-face instruction with remote learning in any setting. This workshop will engage you in a math routine and rich task with purposeful discussion. Learn how to harness the affordances of both models to bring out rich mathematics.
Theresa Wills
George Mason University
AMTNYS Executive Board Meeting
Starting at 2:00pm
E-mail invite and link sent to Executive Board Members
