Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2022 Conference: Full Schedule

8:00am CDT

Welcome - ICTM Happenings and Awards

Speaker

Angie Shindelar

ICTM President, ICTM

Saturday October 15, 2022 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
Conference Room B

Welcome!, K-12

8:45am CDT

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Building Thinking Classrooms

Much of how classrooms look and much of what happens in them today is guided by institutional norms laid down at the inception of an industrial-age model of public education. These norms have enabled a culture of teaching and learning that is often devoid of student thinking. In this session, I present some of the results of over 15 years of research into how teachers can transform their classrooms from a space where students mimic to where students think. The practices discussed will intertwine with, and make extensive references to, the recently published book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K-12): 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning.

Speakers

Peter Liljedahl

Saturday October 15, 2022 8:45am - 9:35am CDT
Conference Room B

Keynote, K-12

9:45am CDT

FEATURED SPEAKER: The Surprising Importance of Early Math–for Everyone

Learn about surprising research findings about early mathematics, including its predictive power, children’s potential for learning, and what we know about effective teaching using research-based learning trajectories. Takeaways include new supports for teaching and learning early math playfully and joyfully.

Speakers

Doug Clements

Challenging but Achievable Math for Young Children MTLTPK 12 pdf

Math in the Early Years ECS Brief DC JS pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Conference Room B

A Featured Speaker

9:45am CDT

KEYNOTE SESSION: Experiencing a Thinking Classroom

In this session we will dive deeper into the high impact practices that allow us to interface the Build Thinking Classrooms with teaching curriculum content. The practices discussed will intertwine with, and make extensive references to, the recently published book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K-12): 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning.

Speakers

Peter Liljedahl

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 108-109

B Keynote Session, K-12

9:45am CDT

Students' Voices: Perceptions of Equity Efforts in an Urban District

Hear Algebra 1 students' perceptions of equity efforts in an urban district. This session will share an urban district’s equity goals and actions taken to address them, as well as analyses of student focus groups conducted in before and after the pandemic. Focus group topics included perceptions of student voice/belonging, learning processes, and feedback to teachers and the district.

Speaker

Anne Foegen

Professor of Special Education, Iowa State University

Anne Foegen serves as Professor of Special Education in the School of Education at Iowa State University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in assessment and instructional practices for students with academic disabilities. Her research explores the development and implementation... Read More →

Ji-Yeong I

Associate Professor, Iowa State University

Featured speaker Ji-Yeong I currently works at the School of Education at Iowa State University. Ji-Yeong does research on teaching for and learning of Emergent Bilinguals (a.k.a. ELs) in Mathematics Education. She is currently leading a research project called Implementing Mathematical... Read More →

Isaac Rodenberg

ICTM Slides (1) pptx

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 212

Equity & Access, High School

9:45am CDT

Mathematics a Magnet for STEM

Mathematics is foundational to, and thus a magnet to STEM. Iowa has a mature decade-long initiative to expand STEM education across the state via curricular infusion, teacher professional development, community events, summits, online opportunities, messaging campaign, and more. Teachers of mathematics are the beneficiaries of many of these programs. Come learn about opportunities, needs, and evidences of effect when students of mathematics enjoy STEM with a bold font M.

Speaker

Jeff Weld

Director, Governors STEM Council

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 115

Infusing Technology, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, College, Supervision/Administration

9:45am CDT

The Basketball Data Analytics Battle Competition

The Basketball Data Analytics Battle is a grades 6 through 12 competition that introduces students and teachers to the world of Data Analytics. This exciting competition ties in with the NCAA Basketball Tournament and was stated in 2016. It provides students the chance to work with real world data and develop their own predictive model for the tournament. This presentation will introduce attendees to the competition and provide results to date.

Speaker

Rick Spellerberg

Iowa Center for Interdisciplinary Training

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 209

Infusing Technology, Middle School, High School

9:45am CDT

Raising the Bar Through National Board Certification

If you find yourself searching for the "next professional challenge" to refine your practice and increase student achievement, consider becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. It's a great process that allows you to reflect and communicate about the awesome stuff you're already doing in your classroom, and identify any areas where you can improve. It is a high bar, but the process can be completed reasonably over two to three school years. There are four components, essentially simplified to Content Knowledge, Differentiation, Instruction, and Using Assessment Data to Drive Decision-Making. In addition to the satisfaction of demonstrating your accomplishment as a classroom teacher of mathematics, the state of Iowa provides some incentives for certification, such as reimbursement for some of the costs of certification and a $2,500 yearly stipend for up to 10 years while you are certified (yes, that's right, $25,000 total). Come learn about my recent process of becoming an NBCT and get connected to people and resources that can help you get started on your own rewarding journey that will also greatly impact your students. For more information and reasons to consider certification, check out the National Board website (www.nbpts.org).

Speaker

Jordan Edgerly

ICTM 2022 NBCT Journey Presentation pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 208

Instructional Coaching/Instructional, Middle School, High School

9:45am CDT

Intervention Systems: How Your District Can Create a Plan that Works!

Learn how Burlington Community School District used the Intervention System Guide created by the Iowa Department of Education to develop a consistent, district-wide protocol for intervention planning in math, literacy, and SEL. This session will cover using existing data in a collaborative decision-making process to identify struggling learners, assigning appropriate interventions from an established intervention library consisting of research based interventions, protecting time for data review meetings, and creating a clear, transparent problem-solving process.

Speaker

Lori Mueller

Math Consultant, Great Prairie Area Education Agency

I am a former classroom teacher (25 years!) that is currently working for Great Prairie AEA as a Math Consultant (10 years). I am also Past President for ICTM. I have a passion for mathematics and really enjoy working with elementary teachers that aren't quite as confident in... Read More →

Cristina White

District MTSS Facilitator, Burlington Community School District

In my current role as an MTSS Facilitator, I spend my time assisting my district in the establishment of a consistent, cohesive intervention system. I spend the majority of my time creating the tools needed to efficiently and effectively flag struggling learners, assign appropriate... Read More →

Intervention System guide v5.1 pdf

K 6 Screener Shake Out Protocol MASTER pdf

K 6 Data Review Meeting Protocol pdf

PK 6 MTSS Problem Solving MASTERS pdf

SLIDES Intervention Systems ICTM pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 113

Intervention/MTSS, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School

9:45am CDT

The Power of Problem Strings

Problem strings are fast-paced exercises in which the teacher presents a carefully structured sequence of problems one at a time to the entire class. Each time, students solve the problem independently using any strategy they like, and then the teacher uses a specific model (a number line or ratio table, for example) to represent students’ strategies. The goal is to help students develop more efficient ways of solving a particular kind of problem, based upon the connections they see among the problems in the string. This session will focus on planning, monitoring, anticipating, and next steps.

Speaker

Stephanie Carlson

Stacy Childs

Instructional Coach, Waterloo CSD

Stacy Childs is a math coach for Waterloo Community Schools serving K-5 teachers. This is her 1st year of coaching in Waterloo and 5th year as an instructional coach with experience in a previous district. This is her 26th year in education. Prior teaching and coaching experience... Read More →

MaKenzie Hakeman

Math Consultant, Central Rivers AEA

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 213

Number Sense, Elementary (Upper)

9:45am CDT

Analyzing Student Work Protocol

In this session you will be introduced to a protocol that can be used with PLCs to better understand student's thinking. The protocol uses the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Discourse as it's foundation. Using grade band appropriate tasks, we will anticipate and sequence possible solution strategies. Then, we will analyze student work on the problems.

Speakers

Molly Sweeney

Heartland AEA

Analyzing Student Work Protocol ICTM pdf

Copy of LASW Phase 1 pdf

Copy of LASW Phase 2 pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 114

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School

9:45am CDT

Math Menus in the K-5 Classroom

Math menus are designed to keep students engaged, take ownership of their learning, and allow students to revisit prior learning. Students love choosing their activities and being able to move around the room. Math menus are easy to set up and change out weekly! Come learn more about how to engage your students in meaningful mathematical tasks.

Speaker

Alissa Ferezy

Megan Hafer

Instructional Coach, Waukee Community Schools

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 112

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper)

9:45am CDT

Let Students Talk About Math

Those that are doing the talking are doing the learning. Who is talking in your classroom? Bring your student hat and teacher hat to this session . Experience a demonstration lesson from Carnegie Learning as a student to build an understanding of what a student-centered classroom can look like, sound like, and feel like. Then put on your teacher hat to debrief the role of the facilitator during the lesson, the observed teacher moves, and the potential impact on student learning. (Vendor Session)

Speaker

Robyn Ploeger

Vicky Wood

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 11:25am CDT
Room 215

Mathematical Discourse, Middle School

9:45am CDT

Supporting Student Learning of Constructing Arguments in a Mathematics and Programming Integrated class: Use of Toulmin’s model of Argumentation

In the session, we will share with mathematics educators a tool, Toulmin’s argumentation model, to support student learning to construct and evaluate arguments in mathematics and programming integrated classrooms. Attendees will engage in designing a program to draw a two-dimensional shape and in making an argument about why their program would create that shape using the tool. They will also share their experience using the tool in the activity and discuss how they might use it when supporting their students in argumentation.

Speaker

Tugba Boz

Hyejin Park

Saturday October 15, 2022 9:45am - 11:25am CDT
Room 214

Mathematical Discourse, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School

10:40am CDT

FEATURED SPEAKER: Becoming the Responsive Coach

The road to a coaching position is often characterized as unconventional. Many of us become coaches because our classroom practices were deemed highly effective. While much progress has been made in the area of coach preparation and training, we still have much to do to ensure teachers are cared for well as they are coached. This session seeks to explore three questions; How are we nurturing positive math identities in the teachers we are serving? How are we cultivating learning cultures that make it "safe not to know” as a teacher? How are we reflecting on the roles our biases play in the work we do as coaches?

Speakers

Kaneka Turner

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:40am - 11:25am CDT
Conference Room B

A Featured Speaker, Instructional Coaching/Coaching K-12

10:40am CDT

Modernizing HS Math Pathways: Something for Everyone

In order to meet the needs of ALL students, high school math should be more than just preparation for Calculus. To prepare for multidimensional workforce needs of the 22nd century, Iowa's students warrant modernized math coursework that propels them through college and into careers via equitable, accessible math pathways. 26 states, including Iowa, are working on improving the mathematical experiences of students in order to make pathways more meaningful and relevant while also addressing the diverse needs and interests of all learners. In May 2022, Iowa's team attended the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) Mathematics Alignment Forum in Reston, VA. This session will describe key takeaways and lessons learned during the forum. In addition, potential implications and options for Iowa will be presented and discussed.

Speaker

Deidra Baker

Teacher, Mid-Prairie High School

Angela Lamb

Assistant Director, Academic Support and Retention, The University of Iowa

Lori Robeson

High School to College Mathematics Pathways for ICTM pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:40am - 11:25am CDT
Room 113

Equity & Access, High School, College

10:40am CDT

Teaching Math Through Social Justice: An Exploration of Curated Resources

A deep-dive into existing resources available to teachers who want to challenge their students to critique the world's problems through a mathematical lens. Resources include Skew the Script, Radical Math, Solving World Problems, and other individually curated projects.

Speaker

Jasmine Sourwine

Teaching Math Through Social Justice Resources pptx

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:40am - 11:25am CDT
Room 114

Equity & Access, Middle School, High School

10:40am CDT

Strategies for Effective Use of Technology in the Mathematics Classroom

Studies have repeatedly shown that use of many technology-based programs in mathematics does not translate into statistically significant gains in student achievement. Many such programs are merely digital versions of the ineffective worksheet model of instruction, where drill and kill leads to student disengagement, distrust, and lost joy for mathematics. In this session, we’ll introduce strategies for effectively using technology to authentically engage students in math practices, active learning, and mathematical discourse to build a community of learners. In this session, Dr. Butland will discuss how educational technology in mathematics can help to bridge the gap from high school to college, military, and the workforce. Drawing on his extensive expertise, Dr. Butland will introduce piloting and demonstration environments rich with opportunities for mathematics education technology to take root in service of educators. Dr. Hain will share key considerations in selecting technology tools that can be used to create quality district and classroom assessments in mathematics (including formative, performance-based, diagnostics, and benchmarks) that more fully assess what students know and are able to do and better support the teaching-learning process than typical assessments.

Speaker

Dr. Mark Butland

Dr. Bonnie Hain

April Pforts

Iowa Department of Education

April Pforts has served the Iowa Department of Education as the mathematics consultatn since 2016. In this role she provides guidance and professional development on standards, curriculum, instruction and assessment and assessment. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership... Read More →

Doug Sovde

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:40am - 11:25am CDT
Room 108-109

Infusing Technology, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, College, Supervision/Administration

10:40am CDT

Early Number Talks Routines

Explore number talks at the lower elementary level. Number talks are a quick way to enhance the number sense of our youngest learners. They can fit easily into any math curriculum you are currently implementing.

Speaker

Jennifer Coppola

Kristen Craig

Instructional Coach, Waukee Community Schools

Instructional Coach, Waukee, IA

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:40am - 11:25am CDT
Room 115

Number Sense, Elementary (Lower)

10:40am CDT

Math + Social Media = Meme Math Tasks

Our students see and use memes shared on social media platforms to communicate. Many of the memes provoke mathematical thinking. They can be used in your classrooms as a Three Act Task or to launch a mathematics modeling project. We will share an example of a meme math task, and resources for you to use to find mathematical ideas embedded in memes.

Speaker

Heather Gallivan

Catherine Miller

Professor, Mathematics Education, University of Northern Iowa

Bibliography pdf

Math & Social Media Presentation pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:40am - 11:25am CDT
Room 208

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School

10:40am CDT

The Journey to Building Fact Fluency for All Students

In this session, we will share the 2 year process our district used to inform stakeholders about the need for a new way to teach fact fluency. Beginning with professional learning around number talks, fact fluency research, number sense routines and leading to the full implementation of the Building Fact Fluency kits by Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johnston Zager. An overview of the toolkit will be provided by a representative from Stenhouse Publishing.

Speakers

Jody Vanderloo

K-5 Math Curriculum Facilitator, Sioux City Community School District

Vicki Van Dyke

Consulting Teacher, Sioux City Community Schools

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:40am - 11:25am CDT
Room 212

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper)

11:25am CDT

ICTM Business Meeting

Bring your lunch and join us for the ICTM Business Meeting. Find out more about the Executive Board's work to improve the organization and increase member benefits.

Speaker

Angie Shindelar

ICTM President, ICTM

Saturday October 15, 2022 11:25am - 11:55am CDT
Conference Room A

11:25am CDT

Lunch - Grab and Go Box Lunch on the Main Level

Enjoy your lunch in any session room. Sessions will begin at 12:05pm

Saturday October 15, 2022 11:25am - 12:05pm CDT
Any Session Room

12:05pm CDT

FEATURED SPEAKER: When We See Them: Seeking out Brilliance to Address Inequities in Math Classrooms

In order to truly provide all students with opportunities to engage in grade-level mathematics, we must start with the belief that all students are capable learners. Believing that all students can meet the content demands of the grade-level becomes complex when faced with the challenge of addressing unfinished instruction of key concepts in math from prior years. In this session, participants will learn impactful instructional moves to help teachers see their students’ mathematical brilliance, and use what students know to help them meet the demands of the grade-level.

Speakers

Dionne Aminata

Director of Strategic Initiatives, MathTrust

Dionne began her career in education in 2001 as an elementary teacher at LAUSD in South Los Angeles, CA, then taught middle school math in Brooklyn, NY, and later served as an instructional coach to new teachers with New York City Teaching Fellows. Dionne then spent 6 years as a Math... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Conference Room B

A Featured Speaker, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, College, Supervision/Administration

12:05pm CDT

The Power of Mathematical Storytelling

Historical fluency/narrative is what binds factual, procedural, and conceptual fluency. Stories not only correctly instruct us as to the thematic development of mathematics, but they seduce us with their timeless charm. Anchoring our math classrooms with compelling narrative is why/how the future of math education should be built.

Speakers

Sunil Singh

Author and Math Storyteller, Eureka

Sunil Singh is an author, storyteller, and a porous math educator. He taught math, physics, and English for 19 yearsbefore embarking on a new journey of sharing his passion for math history/narrative with people all around the world.He works at Amplify to help build/curate rich storytelling... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 115

Equity & Access, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, College, Supervision/Administration

12:05pm CDT

ALEKS - Making a Difference for Struggling MS and HS Math Students

We would like to Showcase our ALEKS program, and illustrate how through its adaptive nature, and personalized learning path it can be a great supplement for any student is struggling, or just a little rusty with math concepts and prerequisites. https://www.aleks.com/. (Vendor Session)

Speaker

William Kearney

Account Executive, McGraw-Hill

Bill is a former educator, and worked for 7 years as an ELL Instructor in Seoul, South Korea teaching Elementary, Middle, High School, and College Students in a Private School and at University. He has spent the last 18 years working in K-12 Ed Tech/Publishing in the Midwest, and... Read More →

Chris Potts

Chris is a former educator, and worked for 11 years as a high school teacher, and 6 years as a Dean and Athletic Director in the Chicagoland Area, before joining the McGraw-Hill Team in 2020. Chris is equally passionate about education and sports, and has played and coached at almost... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 209

Infusing Technology, Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, College

12:05pm CDT

Coaching the Effective Teaching Practices

In this session, coaches will get an overview of the eight research-based essential Effective Teaching Practices for Mathematics from Principles to Actions. Coaches will dig into two of the practices in depth, which will include identifying evidence of what a mathematics classroom looks like when the Effective Teaching Practices are in use and learning how to coach for implementation strategies that are designed to attain higher levels of mathematics achievement for each and every student to significantly strengthen teaching and learning.

Speaker

Michelle Jacobsen

Mississippi Bend AEA

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 213

Instructional Coaching/Instructional, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, Supervision/Administration

12:05pm CDT

IA-AMTE: Information, Network and Resources

With the recent trends of the “great resignation”, hostile legislative efforts, and COVID-fatigue, we are reaching a crisis point within the state in terms of a lack of qualified secondary math and science teachers.

The Iowa Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (IA-AMTE) is a local affiliate of college-level mathematics educators. We will share information about the organization, ways to be involved, and free, customizable materials aimed at recruiting students to the teaching profession through practicing teachers and college professors.

There will be time for discussion on what needs to change or be shared within our state to both recruit and retain middle and secondary math teachers in addition to feedback on materials shared.

Speaker

Kathy Rogotzke

Olof Steinthorsdottir

Univeristy of Northern Iowa

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 113

Instructional Coaching/Instructional, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, College, Supervision/Administration

12:05pm CDT

Surviving the First Year - Pre-Service and First Year Teachers!

We want you!! If you are new to the teaching profession, grab your lunch and come to this session to meet your colleagues. This is a networking session just for you! What were you prepared for? What do you wish you had known? What practical ideas can you share? What struggles are you experiencing? No teacher is an island and sharing is what gets us through the weeks and years. Veteran teachers from both elementary and secondary levels will also be available to share their experience. You are the future of education in Iowa - come meet those who will travel this path with you! Pre-service teachers are definitely welcome as well.

Speaker

Marty Beck

MTSS Math Facilitator/HS Math teacher, Bettendorf Community Schools

Jaclyn Miller

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 108

Instructional Coaching/Instructional, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School

12:05pm CDT

Numeracy Project: An Overview

This informational sessions will provide an overview of the Numeracy Project. It will introduce participants to the idea of why students need a solid foundation in numeracy. Describe the package, which contains assessments (universal screeners, diagnostic tool, progress monitoring) and intervention activities.

This session is appropriate for teachers of ALL students in grades K - 8 and for high school teachers working with students struggling in mathematics.

Speaker

Annie Carpenter

Mathematics Curriculum Consultant, Heartland AEA

Greetings! I serve central Iowa schools as a curriculum consultant in mathematics for Heartland Area Education Agency supporting best practices in mathematics instruction and assessment from Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Before this role, I served as an instructional improvement... Read More →

Diane Royer

Math Consultant, Heartland AEA

Hello, I am Diane Royer, a curriculum consultant for mathematics at Heartland AEA 11. You can reach me via email at droyer@heartlandaea.org. In addition to math, I am also passionate about technology and computer science.

Barb Sersland

ICTM 2.0 NP Overview 10 15 22 (1) pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 112

Intervention/MTSS, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School

12:05pm CDT

Spider Power: Using Spider Web Discussions in Your Math Classroom

This session will provide information about Spider Web Discussions (Wiggins, 2017) and how to facilitate them in a mathematics classroom. Participants will have a chance to practice the technique as well.

Speaker

Melissa McAnninch

Spider Power ICTM 2022 pptx

web ICTMpresentation practice discussion pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 208

Mathematical Discourse, Middle School, High School, College

12:05pm CDT

Exploring Number Sense in Counting Books

Using counting books as a springboard for number sense development is a common idea, but which counting books should we use out of the wide variety available? Presenters will share types of counting books that exist for children and what the affordances and limitations are of some of the most commonly used counting books. Given some of the common limitations of counting books, participants will hear ideas for additional questions to support students’ development of numbers and counting. Participants will receive a comprehensive list of counting books with characteristics coded to make finding the right counting book for a lesson easier.

Speaker

Anna Hoins

Megan Lown

Paige Nimrick

Chepina Rumsey

Associate Professor, University of Northern Iowa

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 114

Number Sense, Elementary (Lower)

12:05pm CDT

The Road to Number Sense: Practical examples to expand mathematical thinking

Imagine driving through a city and construction blocks the road. If you don't know the area, it would be easy to panic! But what if this happened in your hometown? Almost instantly, your brain starts to map out new options for getting to your destination. NUMBER SENSE gives us the same flexibility and resilience for math problems. Learn the the 6 main stops along the road to Number Sense, along with easy strategies that will expand a young child's mathematical thinking.

Speaker

Daniel Zaccaro

School Improvement, School Psychologist, Keystone AEA

ICTM Presentation Number Sense PDF pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 215

Number Sense, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper)

12:05pm CDT

A low-tech approach to teaching about variability (and other cool stuff) in statistics.

We all use observations to inform our knowledge of the people and world around us. Statistics is the science dedicated to improving this process by providing estimates of the impacts of observational variability in data informed knowledge. This core idea of observational variability that underpins all of statistics can all too easily be lost in the teaching of statistics. In this presentation I will present a low-tech active learning manipulative, the population bag of counters of different data types, that I have used throughout an introductory statistics course to naturally reinforce this core statistical concept. By individually sampling known populations in the bag each student can directly experience the variation of their own observations from that of the population. By sharing their results with the class, they can also experience other possible variations. The sharing process replicates repeated observations and hence using inferential results from all students in the class they can typically observe their inferences are true the percent of the time given by the level of confidence, pseudo-experimentally verifying that the statistical inference process they used actually works! From my experience the manipulative can naturally be used to introduce practically all aspects of a traditional introductory statistics course as well as more modern non-parametric techniques such as bootstrapping. Every attendee will receive a population bag in order to model the process of using it to verify a statistical inference about the population as a group during the presentation. Please come and share your experiences with similar low-tech manipulatives in statistics.

Speaker

Nigel George

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 212

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, High School, College

12:05pm CDT

Patterns with a Purpose

Participants will engage in activities designed to develop a rich understanding of the connections between a table, graph, rule, and context for linear and quadratic functions. After solving challenging problems and exploring the ways connections can be used to enrich learning, teachers will analyze how emphasizing multiple representations can help to develop students into powerful problem-solvers. Teachers will receive ideas and materials that they can use in their own algebra classrooms. (Vendor Session)

Speakers

Lisa Comfort

Great Plains-Regional Professional Learning Coordinator, CPM Educational Program

Lisa Comfort has over 25 years of experience teaching high school students in various educational settings, including public, private, charter, and contract alternative schools. Her passion for teaching and learning has led her to take on leadership roles in the field of education... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 214

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, Middle School, High School

1:00pm CDT

FEATURED SPEAKER: The Building Blocks of Early Mathematics: Learning Trajectories for Young Children

To realize the surprising capability of young children to learn math, research suggests using asset-based learning trajectories. We discuss why learning trajectories have been placed at the core of some standards, curricula, and approaches to teaching and then we do a “deep dive” into a learning trajectory for one topic. An important take-away tool, based on 20 years of research, is the Learning and Teaching with Learning Trajectories tool is a resource for trainers and teachers to promote equity.

Speakers

Doug Clements

[LT]2 flyer 2021 pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Conference Room B

A Featured Speaker, Elementary (Lower)

1:00pm CDT

Transforming Textbook Problems to 5-Act Task for Emergent Bilinguals

Emergent Bilinguals (a.k.a. ELLs) deserve to have challenging math problems. This presentation is about how to transform textbook word problems to interactive modeling problems using 5-Act Task framework. 5-Act Task is adapted from Dan Meyer’s 3-Act Task, specifically for Emergent Bilinguals. Similar to 3-Act Tasks, 5-Act Tasks embed hands-on activities or multimedia sources in a student-centered manner. The tasks are connected to Emergent Bilinguals’ real world and aligned with CCSSM as well as student-centered.

Speaker

Ji-Yeong I

Associate Professor, Iowa State University

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 208

Equity & Access, K-12

1:00pm CDT

What Math is Needed to be Successful in College?

In this session, members of the Iowa Higher Education Mathematics Advisory Council will discuss work and guidance relating to the mathematical preparation of students who intend to enroll in college within the state and the associated challenges. For example, what do colleges expect in terms of students' mathematical preparation? Does acceleration help students be prepared? How much algebra is really needed? We look forward to hearing your ideas and perspectives.

Speaker

Wolfgang Kiemann

Sergio Loch

Professor of Mathematics & Computer Sciences, Grand View University (I-HEMTAC)

Born and grew up in Southern Brazil. Undergraduate degrees in Brazil in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics & Physics, PhD in Applied Mathematics from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Post-doc University of Minesotta, IMA30 years of teaching at Grand View University, member of... Read More →

I HEMTAC.pptx pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 113

Equity & Access, High School, College, Supervision/Administration

1:00pm CDT

Data Science in a High School Course Sequence

Data science is an evolving field that blends together the disciplines of statistics and computer science. In this session, participants will learn how data science can fit into a sequence of high school math courses after algebra II. The presenter will share his experience in teaching an introductory high school course in data science along with applicable resources to those interested in beginning a similar course at their institution.

Speakers

Josh Wilkinson

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 215

Infusing Technology, High School

1:00pm CDT

Modeling the Future Challenge

The Modeling the Future Challenge (https://www.mtfchallenge.org/ ) is sponsored by the Actuarial Science Foundation (https://www.actuarialfoundation.org/). The Challenge is a real-world competition for high school students that combines math modeling, data analysis, and risk management into one exciting project. To compete, students conduct their own research projects modeling real-world data to analyze risks, project trends, model data, and make critical thinking recommendations. More importantly, students will have a shot at $60,000 worth of scholarship prizes! The presenters will share additional details on the competition including what resources are available and what students and teachers can expect to gain from the experience.

Speaker

Melissa Hollis

Rahul Parsa

MTFC Overview Slides 2.2 pptx

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 112

Infusing Technology, High School

1:00pm CDT

Teaching Illustrative Mathematics Geometry Using Desmos

This session is an interactive discussion using Desmos. Illustrative Mathematics CEO, Bill McCallum, is one of the primary writers of the Common Core mathematics standards. The IM agenda is fixed; the routines differ. In this session we look at several of the different routines using the Desmos format. Desmos is an online technology that works for both online and brick-and-mortar lessons. It allows the teacher to see individuals' work simultaneously; comment individually; present student work anonymously; pace students. It allows students to create, draw, construct, graph, and visualize the math.

Speaker

Mark Vasicek

Mathematics Teacher, Burlington Community Schools

During Covid I created Illustrative Mathematics lessons on DESMOS.Last year, I created geometry lessons for Building a Thinking Classroom, using Illustrative Mathematics as the basis.I'm sharing that information with you. Ask me about it. Ask me about my experience using BTC in the... Read More →

VASICEK Notes ICTM Conference 10 15 docx

VASICEK Teaching IM Geometry using Desmos docx

ACT Geometry Review Problems (1) pdf

Vasicek ICTM Conference 10 15 pptx

VASICEK Remote Learning and Teaching docx

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 114

Infusing Technology, High School

1:00pm CDT

Experiencing the Effective Teaching Practices

In this session, coaches will experience the Effective Teaching Practices in action as they engage in a mathematics lesson in the role of a student. This learning opportunity will help to deepen coaches' understanding of the skills that are required for teachers as they engage students in effective instructional practices. The eight Effective Teaching Practices describe the essential teaching skills derived from the research-based learning principles, as well as other knowledge of mathematics teaching that has emerged over the last two decades.

Speaker

Michelle Jacobsen

Mississippi Bend AEA

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 213

Instructional Coaching/Instructional, K-12

1:00pm CDT

"EFFL" Experience First, Formalize Later

Have you heard of "EFFL"? This session will explore "Experience First, Formalize Later" lessons that develop students' flexible thinking rather than their rote memorization. Through discovery-based activities and scaffolded questions, students uncover concepts and ideas on their own. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and AP Statistics lessons will be shared.

Speaker

Mike Bevelacqua

Math Teacher/Instructional Coach, Iowa City Community Schools

This is my 33rd year as an educator. In the mornings I teach mathematics at City High School and in the afternoons I work as Instructional Design Strategist as a member of the ICCSD Innovation Team. I am passionate about strategies for teaching with technology that improve student's... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 209

Mathematical Discourse, High School

1:00pm CDT

Game Theory + Societal Issues = Mathematics Explorations

You can use game theory and payoff matrices with your students to explore new ideas and spark discussions that allow students to use mathematics to explore challenging situations in their communities or across the world. We will present variants to the classic problem, the Prisoner’s Dilemma, to illustrate how game theory can be used in your classroom. We will discuss how students can use these variations to explore basic game theory concepts and develop mathematical proficiencies and practices. We will also suggest how students can apply these concepts to decision-making processes in their own lives as well as to investigating larger societal issues.

Speaker

Sam Eskelson

Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa

Catherine Miller

Professor, Mathematics Education, University of Northern Iowa

Douglas Shaw

ICTM handout pdf

ICTM PD 2 pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 212

Mathematical Discourse, Middle School, High School

1:00pm CDT

It's Not WHO You Know, but HOW You Know.

What does it really mean to learn something? With advances in what we know about the human brain, math and science instruction have converged in many ways. Come learn about the HOW of learning and gain some great references for future study.

Speakers

Christopher Like

Science Program Consultant, Iowa Department of Education

I taught high school science for fifteen years in Bettendorf before becoming the district's STEM Coordinator for eight years. I have been at the Iowa Department of Education since August 2022. In terms of specialties, I would include science education and research, computer science... Read More →

LIKE ITCM 2022 pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 109

Mathematical Discourse, K-12

1:00pm CDT

Statistics is a Vital Subject – So Let’s Keep It Relevant and Engaging

Are you a new Statistics instructor or looking for new ideas? This session will give you tons of ideas for teaching Statistics. There are topic-based labs which use authentic student data, techniques to incorporation literacy into Statistics, and extensive examples of project-based learning by students to benefit their school and community. All the resources were developed with students over the past decade. Better yet – the materials are all free and can be adapted to your classroom.

Speaker

Sharon Jaeschke

ISU preservice teacher supervisor

I taught math for 35 years - everything from 7th grade math to calculus 2. I developed innovative ways to teach trigonometry and statistics. My website contains resources for teachers which are all free and ready to be downloaded. Currently I supervise Iowa State preservice... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 214

Mathematical Discourse, High School, College

1:00pm CDT

Student Understanding of Fraction: Equal Sharing Problems as a Tool

We will explore Equal Sharing problems, student strategies for solving these problems, important fraction concepts and the impact of number choice. Problems will be shared.
Building student understanding of fractions is an important part of Iowa Core Mathematics at grades 3-6. This session will focus on Equal Sharing problems as a tool to develop students’ conceptual understanding of fractions. The goal of this session is to learn about the different strategies students use to solve Equal Sharing problems, the important mathematical concepts students investigate when solving these problems, and the impact of number choice. Participants will engage in solving Equal Sharing problems and analyzing student work. In the process of analyzing student work, participants will identify the important fraction concepts students develop with this problem-based approach to introducing fractions.

Speaker

Elizabeth Hughes

Math Education Professor, University of Northern Iowa

Olof Steinthorsdottir

Univeristy of Northern Iowa

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 115

Number Sense, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School

1:00pm CDT

Teaching Problem Solving to ALL Students

Teaching students to reason and problem solve is the cornerstone of quality math instruction. This session will highlight several engaging strategies such as Three Reads, Numberless Word Problems, and more that will provide multiple entry points for all students to engage in the math and ignite a passion for problem solving in your classroom! (Vendor Session)

Speaker

Pam Richards

Regional STEMCoach of Professional Development, Accelerate Learning Inc., STEMscopes by Accelerate Learning

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 108

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School

1:55pm CDT

FEATURED SPEAKER: Exploring Our Triggers and Biases as Coaches

We cannot escape who we are and what we believe. Our identity and beliefs travel with us into every coaching experience. What happens when these beliefs are in conflict with those of the coachee? Can I coach you when I am triggered by your practice? I am finding more and more that having a practice of pause that allows space and time to reflect on our biases and triggers and how they are playing out in a coaching is vital to our success as a coaches and to the success of the teachers we serve. In this session we pull back the curtain on biases we hold and triggers I have discovered about myself in an effort to invite coaches into a practice of reflection. This session offers a few tools of reflection that have started to transform my practice as a coach.

Speakers

Kaneka Turner

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Conference Room B

A Featured Speaker, Instructional Coaching/Coaching K-12

1:55pm CDT

Start Early with Coding & Algebraic Reasoning to Foster a Love of Math

Brains, exactly like muscles, need to work and stretch in order to grow. Doing is better than observing. Playing is better than watching, no matter what’s on the screen.

Mathematics is the science of patterns and relationships. Our youngest students come to us with an open mind seeking knowledge and bursting with creativity. To them, anything is possible and they can advance much farther than we expect. We’ll explore strategies for providing young learners with freedom to explore activities with the basic coding and computational thinking to help them harness their creativity through trial and error, seeking patterns and discovering relationships.

Free First in Math for the rest of the school year for attendees (the perfect practice piece for the Thinking Classroom)!

(Vendor Session)

Speakers

Tony Morrow

EdTech Evangelist, First in Math

Over 30 years in Technology; 20 in EdTech beginning with Apple. Have worked with various education solutions across reading, writing math and curriculum management. I've been focused on math practice since 2005 with First in Math.Repetitive practice lies at the heart of mastery of... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 212

Equity & Access, Elementary (Lower)

1:55pm CDT

What really needs to be taught in Math class!

This session will be about the importance of using teamwork, mathematical discourse, growth mindset and problem solving in your classroom. We will be working in groups and attendees will be encouraged to participate.

Speaker

Vicki Hamdorf

Assistant Director, Iowa Center for Interdisciplinary Training

I have taught 6-12th grade Mathematics for 34 years. I coached a First Tech Challenge robotics team for 10 years. I started the 90 degree Mathematics Club at North Cedar. I am currently assisting Rick Spellerberg with the Iowa Center for Interdisciplinary Training to promote the Basketball... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 109

Equity & Access, Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School

1:55pm CDT

Building Your First Visualization in R

R is a coding language that is used for statistical computing and building visualizations using data. Participants can come to learn the basics of using the environment RStudio to run R so be sure to bring your own computer. No prior coding experience is needed to attend this session. In addition, the presenter will share his experience using R with a high school data science course.

Speaker

Josh Wilkinson

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 215

Infusing Technology, High School, College

1:55pm CDT

Creating Your First GeoGebra Activity (VIRTUAL SESSION)

Participants will be introduced to GeoGebra and it's features, will learn how to create a simple "self-checking" activity, and will learn how to get this activity to their students!

Speakers

Steve Phelps

Mathematics & Instructional Technology Coach, Hamilton County Education Service Center

After 28 years teaching all levels of mathematics in grades 7-12 including Calculus, AP Computer Science, and AP Statistics, I am now in my 3rd year as an Instructional Technology Coach and Mathematics Coach at the Hamilton County Educational Services Center in Cincinnati.

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 114

Infusing Technology, High School

1:55pm CDT

Rethinking Homework with Student Choice and DeltaMath

Come hear how student engagement with homework and practice improved through choice. Students were given a choice between traditional worksheet practice and digital problem practice with DeltaMath, with an emphasis on quality over quantity. I observed an increase in completion, collaborative mathematical thinking, and received positive student feedback.

Speaker

Anna Scholl

Activity Specialist, Amplify

I am a Desmos Fellow and mathematics educator based near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I have 10 years of teaching experience and 9 years of mathematics educational publishing experience. I presented on Desmos and Classroom Conversations at ITEC 2017, ICTM 2017, ICTM 2018, and at NCTM Regionals... Read More →

2022 Homework Choice with DeltaMath pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 213

Infusing Technology, Middle School, High School

1:55pm CDT

The Neuroscience of Deeper Learning

"How do we teach math?" It's a good question, but to answer it we need to ask ourselves something different: "How do we learn math?" 25 years ago, a group of neuroscience researchers set out to find serious answers to this question by looking at spatial-temporal reasoning. Driving this research was the bold idea: What if math could be taught the way the brain learns? Let's discuss the result of this research and how we can provide equitable access to learning tools proven to help all students.

Speakers

Dan Tracy

Director of Mathematics Innovation, MIND Research Institute

Daniel began his career in education as a High School Math Teacher before joining MIND Research Institute as an Education Consultant and Curriculum Specialist. He is committed to improving math education and speaks across the country to illuminate the power and necessity of neuroscience-based... Read More →

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 115

Infusing Technology, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper)

1:55pm CDT

Making Trigonometry Understandable for All Students

Even the word “trigonometry” can be intimidating for students – yet concepts from trigonometry need to be mastered for students to progress within many STEM career pathways. Participants in this session will experience activities which lead to deeper understanding of trigonometric concepts. If you need new ideas and free resources to implement them, this session is for you. Bring a tablet or laptop to maximize your access to the resources.

Speaker

Sharon Jaeschke

ISU preservice teacher supervisor

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 214

Mathematical Discourse, High School, College

1:55pm CDT

Roundtable Discussions

Join a Roundtable Discussion Group and share thoughts and ideas with one another. It's a great way to build community with other math educators!
A few possible topics: Implementation of Illustrative Mathematics - Teaching and Learning in a Problem-Based Curriculum; Standards-Based Grading; Communicating with Families About Math Teaching and Learning.
Come and join us for one of these discussions or bring a topic of your choice!

Speaker

Angie Shindelar

ICTM President, ICTM

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Conference Room A

Mathematical Discourse, K-12

1:55pm CDT

Comparing Quantities

Humans compare. In mathematics, we compare quantities. It is natural and obvious … until is isn’t. This presentation is based on a lesson I wrote for my calculus students before we begin the study of calculus. We examine how numbers are compared (absolutely and relatively) and what types of quantities are compared (likes and unlikes). We revisit topics begun in elementary school and we see how they persist in more advanced classes. Applications in the lesson include describing errors (round-off error, measurement error), proportional reasoning, and linear functions. Where and how do comparisons reappear? In a precalculus class, the ideas in the lesson can be connected to describing how the growth of linear and exponential functions differ. Examples of calculus connections that build on this lesson include rates of change/derivatives, linear approximation, and error analysis in Taylor polynomials.

My motivation for writing the lesson on comparisons was to encourage college students (especially future mathematics teachers) to clarify and connect foundational ideas and develop a deeper, more sophisticated understanding of elementary mathematics. In the session, I will share the lesson, the reactions of my students, and eagerly accept your feedback for improvements. Perhaps you will agree with me that attention to comparisons is worthwhile.

Speaker

Suzanne Riehl

Professor, University of Northern Iowa

Mathematics and education.

Comparison CLS pdf

Comparisons StudentWorksheets pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 2:40pm CDT
Room 112

Number Sense, Middle School, High School, College, Supervision/Administration

1:55pm CDT

Shifting from Teaching Mathematics to Teaching Students Mathematics

Recently there has been a revision of the Wisconsin Standards from Mathematics with a focus on how standards can impact educational equity. The new standards have prompted a change from from teaching mathematics to teaching students mathematics. In this session we will share how two new lenses with which to view the standards have prompted actions that center students and their thinking in ways that have the potential to build positive math identities and support students to be flexible users of mathematics. Participants will learn from districts' efforts to make the shift actionable in instructional practices, materials, and professional learning.

Speaker

Cynthia Cuellar-Rodriguez

Teacher Leader, Milwaukee Public Schools

Mary Mooney

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 113

Equity & Access, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School, College

1:55pm CDT

Fluency - What does it really mean?

We will use the work from John SanGiovanni's book Figuring Out Fluency to help us gain a better understanding of fluency, including basic facts, computational, and procedural. Participants will have a list of observable actions that they should look for with their students. We will also engage in activities that participants can use with their students to support the development of fluency.

Speaker

Annie Carpenter

Mathematics Curriculum Consultant, Heartland AEA

Molly Sweeney

Heartland AEA

Fluency ICTM pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 108

Number Sense, Elementary (Upper), Middle School

1:55pm CDT

How Teaching Mathematics Made me a Better Human

Teaching Mathematics is far more than just numbers, tasks, calulations, and solutions. It's an art of seeking connectivity and coherence in times of chaos and confusion. Engaging and intentional Mathematics instruction allows for deep learning that enhances how we interact with the world. This learning was developed based on thoughtful consideration of Universal Constructs and Social Emotional Learning Competencies in connection with best practice in Mathematics. The session will provide thought-provoking experiences and story telling, alongside evidence-based math instructional strategies that will demonstrate how having an understanding of quality math instruction (8 Effective Teaching Practices - Principles to Action) actually makes us better human beings.

Speaker

Kelly Gallagher

School Improvement Consultant, CRAEA

Saturday October 15, 2022 1:55pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 208

The 8 Effective Teaching Practices, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, Supervision/Administration

2:50pm CDT

FEATURED SPEAKER: Leading with Trust: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Math Classrooms

Providing all students with access to grade-level content is an important part of the work of educators, and it is just the start. To adjust outcomes, especially for our most marginalized students, we must also trust them to do the math. In this session, participants will learn important ways to implement culturally responsive pedagogy during the math block. Participants will also receive a framework for trusting all of our students with grade-level math content. Our trust in students can be developed by checking our own biases in three distinct areas: the tasks in which we engage students, how we collect and use student data, and the supports we provide to advance student thinking.

Speakers

Dionne Aminata

Director of Strategic Initiatives, MathTrust

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Conference Room B

A Featured Speaker, K-12

2:50pm CDT

Teaching Social Justice Issues Through Mathematics Curriculum

Preservice mathematics teachers present the research they conducted exploring the impact of mathematics social justice lessons on high school and preservice elementary school teachers. Focusing on how students see mathematics in society and themselves as a solution, the presenters will explain the lessons they taught and the results they reached.

Speaker

Lydia Butters

Emily Moore

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 214

Equity & Access, High School, College

2:50pm CDT

Graspable Math

Have you heard of "Graspable Math"? This session will explore Graspable Math, a dynamic web-based tool that develops students' conceptual understanding and fluency of algebraic expressions and equations. Students like it because there is little risk and is fun.

Speaker

Mike Bevelacqua

Math Teacher/Instructional Coach, Iowa City Community Schools

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 112

Infusing Technology, High School

2:50pm CDT

Making Algebra 3-D Real

A main purpose of Algebra is to develop functions that explain, model, and solve real life situations. Attendees will participate in five 3-D, real-life situations encouraging students to manipulate variables, record data, form graphs, and develop functions to solve problems. [The 3-D situations include ‘The Walk’, ‘Spring has Sprung’, ‘Fish Pond’, ‘Bungee Barbie, and ‘Race Car’.]

Speaker

David Ewing

University of Central Missouri

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 215

Infusing Technology, Middle School, High School, College

2:50pm CDT

Transforming Geometry Lessons with Desmos

Have you ever wondered what your students are thinking? Do you see the benefits of dynamic geometry? Are you ready to take your geometry game to the next level? Then you are ready for Desmos Geometry fortified with Activity Builder. BYOD to build, launch and facilitate activities that bring geometry to life and elicit deep student conversations.

Link:
https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/631113a96ca600d65beb77f7

Speaker

Anna Scholl

Activity Specialist, Amplify

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 213

Infusing Technology, Middle School, High School

2:50pm CDT

Math Intervention: Diagnose, Intervene, Progress Monitor

Great Prairie AEA has organized materials to diagnose, intervene and progress monitor math around the Iowa Department of Education Appendix 13B. Learn about the structure of math topics and resources to implement and organize your school.

Speakers

Lynn Selking

Mathematics Consultant, Great Prairie Area Education Agency

Let's make math a ramp up to success, not a gate that sometimes closes.

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 109

Intervention/MTSS, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School

2:50pm CDT

Posing Questions During Number Talks: Ways to Respond after Students’ Initial Strategies

Using K-12 classroom examples, we will discuss types of questions teachers can pose once students have shared their initial strategy during a Number Talk in order to support making mathematical connections and sense making. During the session, teachers will practice writing questions in response to student strategies and prepare a Number Talk with questions for use in their classroom.

Speaker

Kimberly Conner

Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa

Candace Joswick

Questions During NT Handout pdf

ICTM Presentation Slides pdf

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 209

Mathematical Discourse, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School, High School

2:50pm CDT

Equalize the Playing Field and Accelerate Learning with Student-Owned Deep Practice

No one teaches a toddler how to walk. No one moves his legs for him. We encourage him to stand, applaud his first step, and tell him it's OK when he falls. Yet when it comes to academic learning, we often fail to appreciate children's inborn desire for mastery or to trust their self-knowledge of how to get there and in some ways penalize him for failure. And so we prescribe one method of learning, assign one task as homework, and simply require students to comply. This traditional approach doesn't encourage persistence or feelings of ownership--and it's not adequate to foster the deep thinking and application of complex knowledge that students need to succeed.

We’ll explore classroom examples of active learning techniques for productive struggle that increase focus and provide access for all students. We’ll also look at how to engage students in deep practice with student agency that fosters flexible thinking and accelerates learning.

Free First in Math for the rest of the school year for attendees (the perfect practice piece for the Thinking Classroom)!

(Vendor Session)

Speakers

Tony Morrow

EdTech Evangelist, First in Math

Saturday October 15, 2022 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Room 212

Number Sense, Elementary (Lower), Elementary (Upper), Middle School

2:50pm CDT

Using the 8 Effective Teaching Practices to Teach Fractions

This session will dive into fractions and how to teach them for understanding using the 8 Effective Teaching Practices. All of the teaching practices will be touched on, however we will focus on Use and connect mathematical representations, Facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse, and Implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving. Join us and walk away with a renewed confidence in teaching fractions!

Speaker