Maximizing the Benefits of Mathematics Routines that Promote Open Discussion
Emily Mainzer
All Grades

Routines like "Notice and Wonder" and "Which One Doesn't Belong?" have become popular in K-12 mathematics classrooms. In this session, we will engage in a routine, describe examples, and discuss ways to incorporate mathematics discussion principles in our planning and implementation of the routines. A planning template will be shared.
Central ABC

Instructional Innovation: a Natural Outcome of SPMs, CDT Data & AI
Dr. Carrie Soliday, Dr. Dan Richards
All Grades

Student Performance Measures (SPMs) encourage instructional innovation and improve educator practice.  Join the Classroom Diagnostic Tool Statewide Co-Leads to participate in analysis of the CDT Flexible Instruction Group Data, identify student needs, use AI to write a SPM, and interpret CDT Growth and Focus Innovamat 1


How to Increase Your Math Outcomes in 25/26 Through Engagement and Joy
Phyllis Hillwig, Alec Marschke
Eurekii
K-8

Join us and others as we discuss best practices on how to increase math performance through shifting staff mindsets by reducing math anxiety, using tutoring services strategically with a combination of building staff capacity, and leveraging global resources to reduce costs and provide more small group or one-on-one attention. Specific strategies, case studies and templates will be shared so you can use them to support your efforts to increase outcomes.
Innovamat 2

Building a K-5 Math Intervention Program: From Systems to Support
Jonathan Regino
K-5

This session outlines the development of a comprehensive K-5 Math intervention program. Attendees will explore the structures, staffing, and data-driven processes needed to identify student needs, implement multi-tiered supports, and build a collaborative team that empowers core teachers to enhance math outcomes.
Heritage

The Calculus Ladder! Visualizing the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus via the Context of Motion
Derrick Keister
7-12

This session highlights a string of activities including walking motion, estimations of ARoC and area accumulation, graphs of data, and discourse that support students' learning of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC). These activities springboard the construction of a visualization of FTC, what I refer to as the Calculus "Ladder."
Keystone

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Leveraging AI to Generate Card Sorts
Daniel Kaufmann
All Grades

Card sorts are a versatile instructional strategy that engage learners in active learning and critical thinking. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, we can revolutionize this classic tool and create powerful learning experiences.
Central ABC

Fluency Beyond Facts: Developing Number Sense Through Productive Practice
Rob Baier
Innovamat
K-6

What does it mean to be mathematically fluent? This session explores fluency as more than speed and accuracy, emphasizing number sense, conversation, and strategy sharing. Participants will experience productive practice activities that foster fluency, encouraging adaptability, reasoning, and a deep understanding of numbers.
Innovamat 1

Passing a Test ≠ Future Understanding - How to structure a middle school classroom to ensure retention is as crucial as mastery.
Ryan Kinzler
7-9

Take notes, practice, pass test, forget? For many, this sequence is used to survive math. The need to demonstrate knowledge is understood, but the necessity of retention is lost on many students. In this session we’ll explore how to use collaboration, curiosity, retrieval, and portfolios to help students retain understanding.
Innovamat 2

Using CDT Data to Create Individualized Student Learning Opportunities
Joelle Cooper
6-10

Unlock the power of CDT data to drive targeted instruction! This session will guide educators in digging deeper than just CDT scores to identify the specific standards where students need additional support. Learn practical strategies for analyzing meaningful data, grouping students for both remediation and enrichment, and designing individualized learning paths that address each student’s areas for growth. Ideal for educators working with students in grades 6 through Algebra 1.
Heritage 

Keystone Exam Strategies for Struggling Learner
Shawna Mukavetz, Eric Speight
10-12

Join to learn about techniques, strategies, and philosophies for supporting struggling Algebra 1 students for success on the Keystone Exam.  Absenteeism Support, Differentiation, SEL to build a positive classroom.  Educational tools: EdPuzzle, Get More Math, Formative, Kahoot, Quizlet, and TI84+CE.  Free access to resources that we have developed over several years.
Keystone

Mastering the Flow: Building Effective Routines for Your Math Lessons
Jennifer Rinehimer, Theresa Silverman
All Grades

Unlock the power of well-structured routines to enhance student learning and engagement in math classrooms! This workshop is designed specifically for math teachers looking to elevate their teaching practice by establishing strong, consistent routines for the beginning, middle, and end of lessons.
Central ABC

CDT to ChatGPT: Using AI to Identify Next Steps Based on CDT Results
Dr. Carrie Soliday, Dr. Dan Richards
All Grades 

Unlock the potential of CDT data with AI! This session will demonstrate how to leverage CDT data to craft targeted instructional paths. By integrating ChatGPT, we’ll explore creating personalized learning experiences that address specific content standards. Dive into practical strategies to transform data into effective, customized teaching that meets students exactly where they are. Participants will learn how to use AI tools to multiply their effort in meeting the needs of students.
Innovamat 1

Real-World Math Activities for Informed Citizenship
Colleen Breen
7-9

Quantitative reasoning is at the heart of understanding our world and solving authentic problems. In this experiential session, engage in activities – data analysis, graphing, modeling and representation -- to better understand social, environmental and economic trends that shape our lives. Receive lesson plans matched to state standards.
Innovamat 2

Keys to Problem Solving – Teaching Children to Define and Penetrate a Problem - Bob Sun, First in Math - K-9
Bob Sun
First in Math
K-9

Engineers are trained so that if you give them 20 days to solve a problem, they will take 19 days to define it. Inventor Bob Sun will share his secrets to focusing on the key issues to define and penetrate the problem. Session participants will unlock new leadership skills.
Heritage

Using Multiple Representations to Aid Student Understanding
Marian E. Avery
7-12

Use manipulatives to provide students with a visual/tactile/kinesthetic way of understanding theoretical concepts in algebra while eliciting evidence of student thinking and empowering students with their own learning.  The lesson centers on two manipulatives: the use of two-color-counters to add and subtract positive and negative integers, and Algebra Tiles to factor quadratic polynomials with an extension to solving quadratic equations utilizing factoring.
Keystone

Maximizing State Assessment Resources: An All-Year Approach
Amy Lena, Deputy Secretary of OESE and Dr. Megan Clementi, State Assessment Coordinator for Mathematics

This session will explore how educators can leverage state assessment resources beyond just test preparation. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating these valuable tools into their curriculum throughout the entire school year. Key takeaways will include using released test items for formative assessment and targeted instruction, aligning vocabulary to specific units, and utilizing rubrics and scoring guides to promote student understanding of learning objectives. The session will emphasize a proactive approach to state assessments, transforming them from high-stakes events into continuous improvement tools for both teaching and learning.
Central ABC

Spot It Math Facts - A Twist on Using Patterns to Attain Addition and Subtraction Fact Fluency
Pat Peffley
K-3

Students discover basic fact patterns and properties through concrete and modeling activities.  Playful chants, finger plays and partner games make them memorable.  Then, Spot It's unique I Spy color-code guides students to search for patterns, predisposing  them to learn to depend on patterns instead of fingers.
Innovamat 2

Fibonacci Gems to Foster Engagement
Jay Schiffman
All Grades

This hands-on workshop engages participants with several Fibonacci conjectures requiring only a knowledge of basic algebra to substantiate. We view Fibonacci-Pythagorean as well as Fibonacci-Lucas connections. The use of the TI-84 handheld will aid in our explorations. Please join us and discover palatable mathematics.
Keystone

Pennsylvania's Transition to Online Testing
Megan Clementi
All Grades

All students will complete the PSSA and Keystone Exam summative assessments online beginning in spring, 2026.  Dr. Clementi will present Online Tools Training in this special after hours session.
Central ABC

Math Trivia will be held in the Heritage room.
Food will be available for individual purchase from O'Reilly's.