Tuesday July 9th

Agenda

Detailed Descriptions Below

1st - 5th

Dr. Pamela Seda, Seda Educational Consulting, LLC

A1: Creating Culturally Relevant Elementary Math Tasks–Not as Hard as You Think!

All students should have the opportunity to see themselves represented in the curriculum materials they use. Many math teachers have a desire to use culturally relevant tasks but don’t know where to start. Creating culturally relevant tasks starts with understanding your students, finding out what they are interested in, what’s important to them, and what they value. In this session, participants will learn how to start this process by using elementary math problems they already have and revising them to make them culturally relevant tasks that truly engage and empower all their students.

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics

🏫 Commons

💻 SHARED NOTES

Kdg - 12th

Dr. Kara Louise Imm, Kara Imm Consulting

A2: Making Thinking Visible: Intro to Number + Problem Strings

In this session we will trace the development of a powerful (and under-utilized) numeracy routine that allows us to: develop big ideas about number, measurement and algebra while creating an inclusive classroom community. We’ll experience a few number strings together, learn about the various structures for designing number strings, and note the skilled teacher moves (questioning, facilitating and representing kids’ thinking) required to generate a fun, feisty and engaged conversation among kids.

101: Topic Introduction

Number strings, Algebra strings, Problem strings, Number Sense,Big Ideas, Inclusive class community, Teacher questioning, Teacher as facilitator, Making thinking visible.

🏫 Library

💻 SHARED NOTES

PreK - 5th

Mary Hartnett, Maplewood Richmond Heights

A3: Utilizing Thinking Classrooms to Ensure Equity

The presentation will cover the historic inequity in math classrooms and ways to help ensure your classroom is equitable for all. I will spend the bulk of the time teaching an elementary BTC lesson and talking about how this inquiry model can help level the playing field for all learners. I will offer strategies and resources to use in your math room.

101: Topic Introduction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Building Thinking Classrooms

🏫 Room 114 - 1032

💻 SHARED NOTES

3rd - 8th, Administrators, Coaches, Coordinators

Abby Smith, St. Louis RPDC/EducationPlus

A4: Estimation: The Hidden Gem of Mathematics

Estimation is woven into the Missouri Learning Standards in multiple ways.  However, often students only think of estimation as "rounding".  Come and learn how estimation is so much more than rounding, and leave with classroom practices you can implement in your space!

201: Classroom Implementation

Authentic Learning, Developing Number Sense, Embedding Math Practices

🏫 Room 102 - 1002

💻 SHARED NOTES

8th Grade and Algebra 1 Teachers

Michael Dougan, South Central Regional Professional Development Center:  Phillip Gegen, 

K-12 Math Consultant, Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center

A5: Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions through Statistics

Designed for grade 8 and Algebra 1 courses, this session will focus on using statistics-based rich tasks as a springboard for exploring linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Through activity, we will connect priority standards across the domains related to data and functions, and learn how exploring scenarios using statistics can help create meaning for the different types of functions.

201: Classroom Implementation

Problem Based Learning in Math, Building conceptual understanding, Procedural fluency

🏫 Room 108 - 1014

💻 SHARED NOTES

Literally Everyone

Debra Goldstein, Saint Louis University

A6: HATS off to Multisensory Instruction!

This hands-on workshop will provide participants with tips for implementing multisensory learning into their instruction.

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Authentic Learning, Developing Number Sense, Growth Mindset, Embedding Math Practices

🏫 Room 111 - 1017

💻 SHARED NOTES

11:30 - 12:15 Lunch

Detailed Descriptions Below

6th - 12th

Dr. Pamela Seda, Seda Educational Consulting, LLC

B1: Creating Culturally Relevant Elementary Math Tasks–Not as Hard as You Think!

All students should have the opportunity to see themselves represented in the curriculum materials they use. Many math teachers have a desire to use culturally relevant tasks but don’t know where to start.  Creating culturally relevant tasks starts with understanding your students, finding out what they are interested in, what’s important to them, and what they value. In this session, participants will learn how to start this process by using elementary math problems they already have and revising them to make them culturally relevant tasks that truly engage and empower all their students.

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics

🏫 Cafeteria

💻 SHARED NOTES

Kdg - 12th

Dr. Kara Louise Imm, Kara Imm Consulting

B2: Disrupting “Algebra as Gatekeeper”: Reframing What Counts as Algebra (and Who Gets Access)

In this session Kara will examine the way algebra has been positioned as a gatekeeping device within K - 12 education, sorting and sifting children into educational and life trajectories. Then we will consider how algebraic ideas begin much earlier than formal algebra courses. Using numeracy routines, rich investigations and a refined approach to teacher questioning, we’ll trace the development of algebraic reasoning from K through high school. Participants will have access to resources to deepen algebraic reasoning in their own classes.

101: Introduction

Algebra, Formal Algebra, Equity, Algebraic Reasoning,Equivalence, Number + Problem Strings

🏫 Library

💻 SHARED NOTES

PreK - 5th

Tracy Mobley, Orchard Farm School District

B3: Counting on Success: How to Support Students with Dyscalculia

Join me for insights into supporting students with dyscalculia. This session focuses on identifying dyscalculia, creating a positive learning environment, and implementing effective instructional approaches. Walk away with tangible tools and resources to enhance your teaching and make a meaningful impact on the mathematical success of students facing dyscalculia.

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Developing Number Sense, Growth Mindset, Building conceptual understanding

🏫 Room 114 - 1032

💻 SHARED NOTES

All Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, Coordinators

Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz, Missouri English Learner Instructional Specialist for Southwest Missouri

B4: Talking & Doing Math with Multilingual Learners

While many multilingual learners (MLs) can do math, they are often frustrated by language and cultural differences that hinder their ability to explain their thinking to others. Often, teachers need creative methods to make the language of math accessible to their students. The books, “Teaching Math to English Learners” and “Teaching Math to Multilingual Students”, offer out-of-the-box thinking for classroom teachers to integrate collaboration and conversation into their instruction. Participants will explore various algorithms and how to embed strategies into their lesson plans that build vocabulary, facilitate mathematical conversations, and encourage interactive problem-solving. These strategies are beneficial for all students!

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics

🏫 Room 111 - 1017

💻 SHARED NOTES

6th - 12th

Danielle Moushey

B5: Secondary Number Talks: Dot Talks, Notice and Wonder, Slow Reveal Graphs and More

This session is an opportunity to discover some short puzzles, number talks, to do with your secondary students as Bell ringers, last 5 minutes, orientation/get to know you days/ short assembly schedule days etc. I will be sharing some resources I have found successful, some reasoning about why it's beneficial even at this age and we will have time to try some ourselves and collectively share more. 

 201: Classroom Implementation

Developing Number Sense, Growth Mindset

🏫 Room 108 - 1014

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 2nd

Dr. Aleshea Jenkins, Hazelwood School District 

B6: Lessons Learned and Reflections, Implementing Building Thinking Classrooms in Primary Classrooms 

Leading for change as an instructional coach, I implemented several thinking tasks in primary classrooms across my building. This sessions will focus on what I learned from students, and teachers as we embarked on implementing thinking tasks in primary classrooms with the goal of increasing student thinking. 

201: Classroom Implementation

Building Thinking Classrooms

🏫 Room 102 - 1002

💻 SHARED NOTES

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6th-12th

Dr. Pamela Seda, Seda Educational Consulting, LLC

C1: From Missed to Mastered: Games for Building Math Fluency for Secondary Students

Are you grappling with the challenge of teaching secondary students basic math concepts they should have mastered years ago? Join me for "Math Mastery Makeover," a hands-on workshop where we'll explore innovative games and activities tailored to help teenagers recover and reinforce essential skills they may have missed in earlier grades. From fractions to integer operations and beyond, we'll equip you with the tools and strategies to engage secondary students in their journey towards mathematical fluency.

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Embedding Math Practices, Building conceptual understanding, Procedural fluency, Strategic competence

🏫 Commons

💻 SHARED NOTES

4th-10th

Dr. Kara Louise Imm, Kara Imm Consulting

C2: Making Thinking Visible: Intro to Algebra Problem Strings

In this session we will trace the development of a powerful (and under-utilized) numeracy routine that allows us to: develop big ideas about number, measurement and algebra while creating an inclusive classroom community. We’ll experience a few algebra problem strings together, learn about the various structures for designing strings, and note the skilled teacher moves (questioning, facilitating and representing) required to generate a fun, feisty and engaged conversation among kids.

101: Topic Introduction

Number strings, Algebra strings, Problem strings, Number Sense, Equivalence + The Equals Sign, Variables, Big Ideas, Inclusive class community, Teacher questioning, Teacher as facilitator, Making thinking visible

🏫 Library

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 5th

Taylor Pierce, Affton School District

C3: Universal Screeners for Number Sense 101

Join this session for an overview of the Universal Screeners for Number Sense (USNS), a free resource. We will also discuss how to use the USNS data to tailor your instruction to your students' needs. 

101: Topic Introduction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Developing Number Sense, Formative and Summative Math Assessment

🏫 Room 114 - 1032

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 8th

Gloria Pfeifer , Math 314 - Institute  for School Partnership

C4: Fostering Belonging to Cultivate Math Brilliance

How can we create spaces that are intellectually and socially safe for students? As we think about our students and the math communities we are building, it is important to co-create an environment that is culturally relevant, mathematically engaging, and affirming to the strengths and abilities of all learners. In this session, we will discuss the educational experiences of students, the types of tasks that we can implement to showcase student brilliance, and instructional strategies you can utilize to create a joyful learning environment for your mathematicians. 

101: Topic Introduction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Authentic Learning, Growth Mindset

🏫 Room 111 - 1017

💻 SHARED NOTES

All Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, Coordinators

Dr. John Pervez, Imagine Learning 

C5: Chatter that Matters: Developing Active and Thinking Classrooms Where Students Thrive

Math is not a spectator sport! All students should see themselves as doers of math by engaging in productive tasks every day. Imagine Learning Imagine IM offers an instructional design that puts students at the center of their learning.  This session will model digital and hands-on activities that build thinking, collaboration, grit and confidence.

101: Classroom Implementation

Problem Based Learning in Math, Developing Number Sense, Embedding Math Practices, Building conceptual understanding

🏫 Room 108 - 1014

💻 SHARED NOTES

3rd - 8th, Administrators, Coaches, Coordinators

Abby Smith, St. Louis RPDC/EducationPlus

C6: Estimation: The Hidden Gem of Mathematics

Estimation is woven into the Missouri Learning Standards in multiple ways.  However, often students only think of estimation as "rounding".  Come and learn how estimation is so much more than rounding, and leave with classroom practices you can implement in your space!

201: Classroom Implementation

Authentic Learning, Developing Number Sense, Embedding Math Practices

🏫 Room 102 - 1002

💻 SHARED NOTES