Kdg - 12th

Dr. Kara Louise Imm, Kara Imm Consulting

D1: Design Thinking in Mathematics: A missing element in our equity work

In this session Kara will develop some ideas from her keynote to give us actionable, ready-to-use tools to begin designing in our own spaces. We will explore the five phases of design thinking and begin to define our own design spaces (the where, what and who we are designing for). Kara will offer guidance on how to conduct empathy interviews with kids, colleagues or families and how to use the findings of the interviews to develop a designer’s “How might we…” question. We will also explore the role of “wild brainstorming” and prototyping. Participants will have access to some design thinking resources (including Kara) for their own design next steps.

201: Classroom Implementation

Design thinking, Inclusive class community, Equity, Historically marginalized students

🏫 Commons

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 5th

Kim Bounds, Abacus Education LLC

D2: Listen Up! Assessing fact fluency through student interviews

How can we truly know if our students know their facts? We ask them! In this session we will dive into the student interview tools described in "Math Fact Fluency" by Jennifer Bay Williams to explore options for assessing what our students know and understand about math facts. Paper-pencil assessments can give us a glimpse as to how accurate students are, while interviews open the door to learning about students' flexibility with numbers and efficiency in choosing appropriate strategies. Participants will learn about and practice fluency interviews and leave with tools for implementing interviews and designing next steps for student success.

201: Classroom Implementation

Procedural fluency, Formative and Summative Math Assessment

🏫 Library

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 5th

Jessica Strong and Heather Wright, Hazelwood School District

D3: Enhancing Mathematical Communication: Utilizing a Claim Evidence Reasoning Protocol to Foster Academic Vocabulary and Collaboration in the Classroom

This conference presentation explores the transformative impact of employing a Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) protocol in mathematics classrooms to cultivate students' proficiency in writing to explain mathematical concepts while incorporating academic vocabulary. Two dedicated teachers implemented this protocol to reinforce the standards for mathematical practices and foster collaboration among students.

101: Topic Introduction

Growth Mindset, Embedding Math Practices, Building conceptual understanding, Formative and Summative Math Assessment

🏫 Room 114 - 1032

💻 SHARED NOTES

6th - 12th

Tim Levine, Webster Groves High School

D4: Building Thinking Classroom: Creating and Implementing Lessons

An in depth look at how the Algebra 1 team at Webster Groves goes about creating a "Thin Sliced" BTC lesson and how it looks in our classrooms.  This is our 2nd year using BTC as one of our main tools for teaching and we have made some big adjustments in the 2nd year.  I will go over multiple lessons from Algebra 1, break down why each part is included in the lesson and when we use "Thinking Tasks" vs "Thin Sliced" lessons. 

201: Classroom Implementation

Building Thinking Classrooms 

🏫 Room 108 - 1014

💻 SHARED NOTES

Kdg - 12th

Stephanie Filardo, Amplify

D5: Building Activities in Desmos Classroom 

Leave with an activity you can use tomorrow! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn about components and features within Desmos Classroom Activity Builder, including the teacher dashboard, while creating your own activity. Don’t be intimidated! Some pre-made elements will be available for you to customize.

All Teachers

101: Topic Introduction

Embedding Math Practices, Formative and Summative Math Assessment

🏫 Room 111 - 1017

💻 SHARED NOTES

Literally Everyone

Wendy LaRose, Washington University - Institute for School Partnership

D6: Examine Mathematical Practices With a DEI Lens

This session provides an opportunity for you to learn alongside your peers by engaging in mathematical practices as a learner.  Our key focus will include solving math tasks together; unpacking the eight standards for mathematical practice; and connecting equity and inclusion practices that lead each and every student to find their inner mathematician.

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Building Thinking Classrooms, Embedding Math Practices

🏫 Room 102 - 1002

💻 SHARED NOTES

Kdg - 12th

Dr. Kara Louise Imm, Kara Imm Consulting

E1: Leading Number + Problem Strings: Deepening and Expanding Our Practice

This session is designed for teachers who are familiar with the structure and purpose of number and problem strings and want to deepen their own “teacher moves” within the routine. We’ll generate some common challenges that occur when designing or leading strings: uneven participation, responding to “quick human calculators,” supporting partner talk, and representing kids’ ideas in a model.  Kara will focus this session on how to choose and lead strings to build students’ strategic sense-making (having a bank of computational strategies to choose from when solving).

201: Classroom Implementation

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

🏫 Commons

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 5th

Kaitlyn McGovern,  Jessica Ostrich, Kati Stolzenberg, Shannon Roe, Lindbergh School District 

E2: Using Collaborative Thinking to Cultivate Number Sense

Join us for an exciting session designed to boost student engagement and learning through the power of collaboration! Inspired by Peter Liljedahl's book, ""Building Thinking Classrooms,"" this session is all about practical strategies to make learning more meaningful and impactful.

We'll dive into ways to cultivate number sense in your classroom while creating an environment that encourages collaborative thinking. Throughout the session, we'll focus on three key areas: learning, practice, and implementation. By the end, you'll walk away with ideas and tools to bring back to the classroom.

101: Topic Introduction

Building Thinking Classrooms, Developing Number Sense, Procedural fluency

🏫 Library

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 5th

Carrie Tomc, Stephanie Reeder, Hannah Tucker,  Erin Hausmann, and Denise Bigham, Rockwood School District

E3: Differentiate with Good Questions

It is not realistic for a teacher to try to create thirty different instructional paths for thirty students, or even six different paths for six groups of students. To differentiate instruction efficiently, teachers need manageable strategies that meet the needs of most of their students at the same time. Through use of two core strategies, teachers can effectively differentiate instruction to suit most students. Open questions and parallel tasks from Marian Small's book Good Questions will be the focus of this session.

101: Topic Introduction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Problem Based Learning in Math, Authentic Learning, Building Thinking Classrooms

🏫 Room 114 - 1032

💻 SHARED NOTES

PreK-5th, Administators, Coaches, Coordinators

Amber Huskey, The Link Development STL

E4: Structuring Math Workshop for Classroom Success

Join us for an engaging session where we'll delve into the art of structuring math workshops for optimal classroom success. In this workshop, you'll learn effective strategies for organizing your math instruction, creating a dynamic learning environment, and fostering student engagement. We'll explore how to design differentiated activities, manage small group rotations, and integrate technology to enhance student learning. Whether you're new to math workshops or looking to refine your current approach, this session will provide you with practical tools and insights to elevate your math instruction and empower your students to excel in mathematics.

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Problem Based Learning in Math, Authentic Learning, Building Thinking Classrooms, Developing Number Sense, Growth Mindset, Procedural fluency, Guided Math Lessons, Formative and Summative Math Assessment

🏫 Room 111 - 1017

💻 SHARED NOTES

6th-12th

Sarah Browne, St. Louis RPDC/Education Plus

E5: Fluency in Action in the Secondary Classroom

Fluency is more than just a quick answer and continues to build far beyond elementary school. Come to this session to gain strategies for developing fluency with secondary concepts such as rational numbers, algebraic equations and linear functions. 

101: Topic Introduction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Problem Based Learning in Math, Authentic Learning, Developing Number Sense, Embedding Math Practices, Building conceptual understanding, Procedural fluency

🏫 Room 108 - 1014

💻 SHARED NOTES

Literally Everyone

Jing Qiu, Institute for School Partnership at Washington University in St. Louis

E6: 3 Math Language Routines to Facilitate Meaningful Math Discourse

Experience and explore how the math language routines “Co-craft Questions”, “Stronger and Clearer Each Time”, and “Compare and Connect” create space for student voice and foster mathematical understanding, particularly for our multilingual learners and students with IEPs. 

201: Classroom Implementation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Problem Based Learning in Math

🏫 Room 102 - 1002

💻 SHARED NOTES

Kdg - 5th

Dr. Kara Louise Imm, Kara Imm Consulting

F1: Beyond Boring Word Problems: Mathematics as Storytelling and Story Structure

In this session, we will start by naming the various ways we use context (story/situation) within mathematics. Then we'll explore how the ideas of story-telling and the critical features of story structure help us to be better mathematicians and problem solvers. Drawing upon work from CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) we'll examine how and where story structure helps kids to make sense of context problems, model those situations and then tell/retell those scenarios to others. Kara will model how she frames the instruction to problem types, and we will learn how to support kids to recognize this schema within mathematics, connecting K - 2 problem types (additive reasoning) to those in grades 3 - 5 (multiplicative reasoning).

101: Topic Introduction

Story schema, Storytelling, Context, Number Sense, Inclusive class community, Teacher questioning, Teacher as facilitator

🏫 Commons

💻 SHARED NOTES

3 - 5

Sherrie Bonastia, The Link Development STL

F2: The Power of Math Manipulatives 3-5

In this presentation, we delve into the compelling reasons why integrating math manipulatives is crucial for fostering deep conceptual understanding and proficiency in upper elementary mathematics education.

Math manipulatives, ranging from counters and base-ten blocks to geometric shapes and fraction tiles, serve as tangible tools that bring abstract mathematical concepts to life. We explore how these manipulatives engage students in hands-on learning experiences, igniting their curiosity and facilitating meaningful connections between mathematical principles and real-world applications.

Through interactive demonstrations and research-backed insights, participants will discover how math manipulatives promote active learning and cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to grasp mathematical concepts at their own pace. We'll explore strategies for incorporating manipulatives seamlessly into existing curricula, empowering educators to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that inspire mathematical exploration and problem-solving.

201: Classroom Implementation

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

🏫 Library

💻 SHARED NOTES

1st - 8th,  Administrators, Coaches, Coordinators

Angie Simmons, Richard Rechtien, and Tyler Schiller; Special School District of St. Louis County

F3: The Inclusive Equation: Word Problems + Schema Instruction = Accessible Math for All

This session is designed for math teachers seeking to enhance their students' problem-solving abilities. Through a blend of discussions and hands-on activities, participants will explore how schema-based strategies can untangle the complexity of word problems. Gain valuable insights into adapting these techniques to support students with math difficulties and disabilities who may struggle with math learning, fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all learners. Expect to leave with practical techniques and a deeper understanding of how to integrate schemas effectively into your math instruction.

101: Topic Introduction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Developing Number Sense

🏫 Room 114 - 1032

💻 SHARED NOTES

Kdg - 12th

Stephanie Filardo, Amplify

F4: Building Activities in Desmos Classroom 

Leave with an activity you can use tomorrow! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn about components and features within Desmos Classroom Activity Builder, including the teacher dashboard, while creating your own activity. Don’t be intimidated! Some pre-made elements will be available for you to customize.

All Teachers

101: Topic Introduction

Embedding Math Practices, Formative and Summative Math Assessment

🏫 Room 111 - 1017

💻 SHARED NOTES

Literally Everyone

Jessica Strong, Gloria Pfeifer, Carmen Stayton , Hazelwood School District and Washington University Institute for School Partnership

F5: A Collaborative Approach to Transforming a School's Mathematics Identity and Culture

Join us for an insightful presentation that delves into the collaborative journey of a math specialist and an elementary instructional specialist. In this session, we will explore how this dynamic partnership is assisting educators in examining and transforming their own mathematics identity. By fostering a supportive environment, the collaborative effort aims to boost teacher confidence in their math teaching skills,  with the ultimate goal of enhancing student mathematical experiences.

101: Topic Introduction

Authentic Learning, Growth Mindset

🏫 Room 102 - 1002

💻 SHARED NOTES

6th-12th

Sarah Browne, St. Louis RPDC/Education Plus

F6: Fluency in Action in the Secondary Classroom

Fluency is more than just a quick answer and continues to build far beyond elementary school. Come to this session to gain strategies for developing fluency with secondary concepts such as rational numbers, algebraic equations and linear functions. 

101: Topic Introduction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics, Problem Based Learning in Math, Authentic Learning, Developing Number Sense, Embedding Math Practices, Building conceptual understanding, Procedural fluency

🏫 Room 108 - 1014

💻 SHARED NOTES