Presentations by David Surdovel

Surdovel, D. (February, 2026). Desmos for Secondary Math and Science Teachers. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (November, 2025). Pathways to Success: The Impact of Senate Bill 2124 on Algebra I Advancement and Student Achievement in Texas. Tomball Independent School District Advanced Academics Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (July, 2025). Building AP Success: Early Data-Driven Pathways from Middle School to College Credit. Advanced Placement Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Surdovel, D. (February, 2025). Desmos for Upper Level Math and AP Courses. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (January, 2025). The Math Magic Method: Unveiling Secrets to STAAR and EOC Student Success. Region 4 Mathematics Conference, Houston, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (November, 2024). Desmos in Advanced Academics Courses. Tomball Independent School District Advanced Academics Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (October, 2024). Unlocking Potential: Transforming ELA and Math with PSAT/NMSQT and AP Data. College Board Forum, Austin, TX.

Surdovel, D. (October, 2024). The Math Magic Method: Unveiling Secrets to STAAR and EOC Student Success. Region 10 HQIM Connect Math Symposium, Richardson, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (September, 2024). Unlocking Potential: Transforming Reading and Math Instruction. The College Board Forum, Austin, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2024). The Digital PSAT 8/9 and NMSQT Overview and Next Steps. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2024). Desmos Deep Dive. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2023). Desmos Calculator Overview for High School Mathematics Courses. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2022). Using Desmos in High School Mathematics Classes. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (January, 2022). A Whole New World (of STAAR Items). Educational Service Center 4 Assessment Conference, Houston, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2021). New Item Types for STAAR Mathematics. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2021). Using the New Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) to Create Formative Assessments. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2020). Interim Assessment Data Dig for Grades 3-6. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2020). Next Steps for District Math Walks. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2020). Transforming Data into Action. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2019). Most Missed Questions on the 2019 STAAR Mathematics Exam. Tomball Independent School District Fall Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2019). The Future of Assessment and Accountability in Texas. Tomball Independent School District Fall Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2019). Raising the Bar - Pre-AP Mathematics Training. Tomball Independent School District Fall Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2019). Using Video Games and Desmos to Help Students Learn Mathematics. Tomball Independent School District Fall Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (July, 2019). Challenge Accepted! Math Escape Room. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2019). Assessment and Rigor in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2019). Student Discourse  in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2019). Using the Texas Education Agency’s Interim Assessment to Predict STAAR Results and Accountability. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2018). Math Task Makeover with Desmos. Tomball Independent School District Fall Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (July, 2018). Three Act Math Tasks with TEKS. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2018). Clothesline Mathematics Presentation. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (February, 2018). New Mathematics Curriculum Strategies. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2017). Problem Solving and Three Act Math Tasks. Tomball Independent School District Spring Professional Learning Conference, Tomball, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (June, 2016). Math Matters. Education Equals Economics (E3 Alliance) Conference, Austin, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (June, 2015). Now Trending: Getting Teachers Talking with Twitter. Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Conference, Austin, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (January, 2015). Expanding Project Based Learning. Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Conference, Austin, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (January, 2015). 1:1 iPad Initiative in Mathematics. Texas STEM Conference, Austin, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (November, 2014). Using Robots to Teach Math and Science. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Regional Conference, Houston, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2014). Want Fortune 500 CEOs in Your Classroom? Try Nepris. MPACT Teaching and Learning Conference, Manor, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2014). How Defined STEM Can Jump Start PBL in Your Classroom. MPACT Teaching and Learning Conference, Manor, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2014). SpringBoard: College Board Secondary Mathematics Resources. MPACT Teaching and Learning Conference, Manor, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (July, 2013). TASA on iTunes U: College Readiness in a Digital Learning Environment. University of Texas/Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Summer Conference, Austin, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2013). Everything to Everyone: Being an Instructional Coach. MPACT Teaching and Learning Conference, Manor, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2013). Using a Math Problem Solving Rubric in Math Content. MPACT Teaching and Learning Conference, Manor, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (August, 2013). Differentiation, RTI, and Teaching the New Standards. MPACT Teaching and Learning Conference, Manor, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (July, 2013). The Best iPad Apps for Learning Math and Science. New Tech Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

Surdovel, D. (November, 2012). iPad Appy Hour Presentation. University of Texas at Austin UTeach Conference, Austin, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (July, 2012). Right Here, Right Now: Using Interventions with Tier III Students. Council for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) Conference, Houston, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (July, 2012). Beyond Sudoku: Kakuro, KenKen, Nurikabe and Hidato. Council for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) Conference, Houston, TX. 

Surdovel, D. (October, 2011). From Techno Cool to Techno Tool: Time to Chart a New Course. Texas School Improvement Conference, Austin, TX.

Surdovel, D. (September, 2011). Geometry End of Course Success. Educational Service Center 13 Conference, Austin, TX.