CMC - South 2015: Full Schedule

Welcome to California Mathematics Council - South’s 2015 Annual Conference Program!
This year’s conference is in Fabulous Palm Springs, Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7!
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8:30am PST

173: Discover M3 Concept- Making Math Meaningful

Discover how to incorporate Standards for Mathematical Practice in math content to broaden the goal of math education from mere mastery of algorithms to development of critical thinking & problem solving skills through a theme based lesson plan

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3112

Speakers

Deepika Srivastava

STEAM & Innovation Coordinator, Redlands Unified School District

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Gift, ELL
Session Number 173
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

179: Move and Groove in the Classroom with Engaging Activities

Get students moving and talking with activities that will not only engage, but support all levels of student learning. Activities give teachers informal assessments of student progress. Student work will be examined and resources provided.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3992

Speakers

Marcella Cook

Colton Joint Unified School District

Linda Faulk

Teacher, Colton JUSD

Math, Math and more Math. I am currently doing a lot of reading about brain research and how to structure classroom lessons to take advantage of how students learn. I love to hear about activities that get and keep kids engaged and topics that teachers find difficult. When we share... Read More →

move and groove presentation pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hard Rock-Palladium North

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Gift, ELL
Session Number 179
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

8:30am PST

118: Developing Problem Solvers in the Primary Classrooms

How do you teach young students to engage in problem solving? This workshop will provide strategies to help students develop a mathematical mindset and problem solving skills. Experience these strategies firsthand and see evidence of student work.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 49743

Speakers

Jeff Linder

Math Specialist, UC Santa Barbara Mathematics Project and Montecito Union School

Thinking RoutinesProblem SolvingUCSB Mathemaics ProjectNumber TalksK-6 Math Coach

Abbey Shaw Linder

Rio School District

CMC South 2015 Presentation Linder pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Plaza D

PK - 2

Strategies Eq, Asmt, Gift
Session Number 118
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

10:30am PST

242: Fractions Number Talks

Explore fraction through open-ended questions that invoke reasoning in order to develop a deep understanding of fraction and their relationships. By utilizing the Mathematical Practices let’s examine the

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 7274

Speakers

Kim Webb

Mathematics Consultant, Tulare County Office of Education

2015 CMC South Fractions Number Talks KW pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-San Jacinto

3 - 8

Strategies Eq, Gift, ELL
Session Number 242
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

254: Getting Students To Ask Better Questions

Questioning is a key part of student learning and a vibrant classroom. This session will explore different types of questions ranging from factual to divergent, and we will brainstorm ways to increase the quality and quantity of student questions.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 7771

Speakers

Avery Pickford

Math Teacher, Lick-Wilmerding High School

The way I teach math != the way I was taught math. This is my Nth year teaching, but I haven't come close to "figuring it all out." I try to get my students to do as much of the thinking as possible, and I am particularly interested in the teaching and learning of mathematical habits... Read More →

Getting Students to Ask Better Questions pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Mojave Lrng Ctr

6 - 8

Strategies Eq, Asmt, Gift
Session Number 254
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

211: Math Fact Fluency! Every Teacher's Responsibility!

Kim Sutton will share her motivating approach to math fact fluency through music, dance, and nontraditional activities for students PK-2. Participants will experience a handout filled with games and drills that promise to thrill all students!

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4559

Speakers

Kim Sutton

Educational Consultant, Creative Mathematics

Kim Sutton has been an elementary educator for more than 40 years, having taught primary, intermediate, and upper grades. Kim has won many honors and had many exciting experiences: • Mentor Teacher in Mathematics and Science • Finalist for the Presidential Award as “Math Teacher... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite C

PK - 2

Strategies I-SpEd, Gift, ELL
Session Number 211
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

212: Number Sense: It all begins with Structuring of Numbers!

Orchestrating a balanced combination of procedure with the conceptual understanding of "doing math" in the K-2 classroom can best be achieved by structuring numbers in the range of 1-20.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4573

Speakers

Mary Dickerson

Coordinator Elementary Instruction, Fontana USD

Jacqueline Piddington

Teacher on Assignment- Elementary Mathematics, Fontana Unified School District

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Pueblo B

PK - 2

Strategies I-SpEd, Gift, ELL
Session Number 212
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

214: Math Lab: Let’s Explore Let’s Share

We share activities and strategies promoting a class culture of discussion and exploration resulting in student ownership and confident problem solvers. Class videos indicate productive struggle while students are meeting the SMP’s in a CGI inspired classroom

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4575

Speakers

Gordon Smoire

Teacher, LAUSD

I have taught Kinder through Second grades in LAUSD for the last 18 years. My interest is conceptual learning and creating a classroom culture that accepts success and mistakes. I use concepts from trainings that I have attended in CGI through UCLA, as well as concepts from a Growth... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza C

PK - 2, CGI

Strand CGI
Strategies ELL, Eq, Gift
Session Number 214
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

10:30am PST

223: Enhance Problem Solving With Blended Learning

Rich math lessons need class time for deep discussion and exploration, but implementing the right blended model also demands time and energy. Learn how great tech, aligned with CCSS, supports inquiry and helps learners to be better mathematicians.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 5385

Speakers

Donna L Knoell

Educational and Technology Consultant, Educational Consulting

Dr. Donna Knoell is an esteemed, highly sought after speaker and educational and technology consultant who works with schools, districts, and teachers, to help them improve their instructional programs, with special emphasis on advancing achievement and engagement for Gifted and Talented... Read More →

Joe Trahan

Curriculum Designer, Dreambox Learning

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Palm Canyon

PK - 5

Strategies STEM, Tech, Gift
Session Number 223
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

1:30pm PST

371: Expected Value: Orchestrating Understanding

A sequence of activities from the CMP materials building strong conceptual understanding of expected value with area models and simulations. Compute EV's to make decisions in different contexts. Change EV from a rule to a problem solving concept.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 10472

Speakers

Jim Short

Math Coordinator, Ventura County Office of Education

Rug Games pdf

Expected Value Orchestrating Understanding pptx

Pointed Rugs pdf

Spinner Give and Take pdf

One and One pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite D

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Gift
Session Number 371
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:30pm PST

372: Learning Over Time With Task-based Instruction (Part 2)

This session will continue the cycle of tasks introduced in Part 1. Conceptual understanding is only the beginning. It’s important and necessary for our students to get good at the math. Enduring understanding and procedural fluency is the goal.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 10506

Speakers

Barbara Kuehl

author and consultant, Mathematics Vision Project/Open Up High School Math

Janet Sutorius

author and consultant, Mathematics Vision Project

We offer more than 200 rich tasks and they are free! If you are using the MVP curriculum or are interested in it, ask about professional development. Our professional development shows teachers how to use task-based instruction in their classroom. It embodies the 8 Teaching Practices... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite E

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Gift
Session Number 372
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:30pm PST

374: Promoting Critical Thinking in Geometry

Providing students with in-depth, engaging tasks allows them to think critically & use problem solving techniques. Teachers will experience Geometry tasks & discuss how the tasks address the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 10726

Speakers

Katie Martinez

Math Teacher, La Costa Canyon High School

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Renaissance-Andreas

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, I-SpEd, Gift
Session Number 374
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

1:30pm PST

394: Calculus Before Calculus in a Student Centered Class

Why wait until calculus to have students explore topics such as rates of change. With technology, carefully written problems and student led discussions, they can grasp concepts before seeing them formally in a calculus class.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11268

Speakers

Susan Keeble

Calculus Before Calculus CMC South 2015 docx

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Renaissance-Mojave Lrng Ctr

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Gift, Tech
Session Number 394
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

1:30pm PST

312: “I’m Bored”: Challenging Advanced Learners in Primary Grades

Have you ever heard students say, “I’m bored” in math? How do we provide challenge for primary students without simply assigning more problems? Learn how to keep kids engaged and excited about learning math and receive resources to use Monday!

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 9193

Speakers

Michele Ogden, Ed.D.

Principal, Irvine Unified School District

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza D

PK - 2

Strategies Tech, Gift
Session Number 312
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

3:30pm PST

470: Create an Engaging & Dynamic Algebra Classroom

Enhance & Orchestrate your Algebra Classroom with hands on activities, math talks and performance tasks. Take home activities and handouts provided.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12284

Speakers

Kasey Grant

High School Math Teacher, FJUHSD

I am in my 13th year of teaching math. I specialize in Algebra 1. I have been the Math Coach & Algebra Team Leader for my site, on the curriculum committee and have been a leader among my peers. I am also involved in curriculum development. I was on the 2008 Advisory Board for... Read More →

Al Rabanera

Fullerton Joint Union High School District

Engaging Dynamic pdf

Creating an Engaging & Dynamic Algebra Classroom pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite A

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, I-SpEd, Gift
Session Number 470
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:30pm PST

472: Functional Thinking for Making Wise Decisions

Let us solve real-world linear programming problems with GeoGebra software by balancing conceptual and procedural knowledge about linear inequalities, systems of equations, functions, and their visual representations with technology.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12343

Speakers

Agnes Tuska

Professor, California State University Fresno

PS 2015 handout docx

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite E

8 - 12

Strategies Tech, Gift, ELL
Session Number 472
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:30pm PST

495: I Love My AP Calculus Class!

Participants get motivational strategies for success in AP Calculus, review tips & tricks on building a successful AP program, explore ways to make their program and class exciting, and learn strategies to help ensure student success on the AP exam.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12623

Speakers

Howard Alcosser

Mathematics Teacher, Walnut Valley USD

Howard Alcosser has taught all levels of high school mathematics for 37 years. He has taught AP Calculus AB and BC and IB Higher Level Math at Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California for 32 years where he has been the architect of the AP Calculus program that was designated... Read More →

Alcosser CMC 2015 handout pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Renaissance-Mojave Lrng Ctr

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, Gift, STEM
Session Number 495
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:30pm PST

405: Let's Talk About Tests

New curricula, new pathways, etc. But what about your tests? Are yours very different than what you used before? Would they be considered rigorous? Come find out. Let's talk about tests (and grades), it's BYOT (Bring Your Own Tests)!

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11484

Speakers

Patrick Callahan

Co-Director of the California Mathematics Project, Callahan Consulting

I'm a mathematician who is passionate about making the world a better place by improving mathematics education for all students and teachers. I am the statewide co-director of the California Mathematics Project and have recently founded a consulting company to help teachers, administrators... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
PSCC-Primrose A

PK-12

Strategies Eq, Asmt, Gift
Session Number 405
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

506: Transforming Your Class Culture to be Positive & Engaging

Using Three Key Ideas, you can Transform the Culture in your classroom. Build a team atmosphere welcoming mistakes and rewarding questioning. This consistent process will result in a dynamic learning environment and restore students’ love of math

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 13021

Speakers

Eric Shulman

Math Teacher, Irvine USD

Eric has worked at IUSD for the past 26 years. While he enjoyed his valuable experience working at the district office as a Teacher on Special Assignment, he is excited to be back in his role at UNI with the students. His role as a PLC Facilitator/Coach has been enriching and engaging... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Mesquite B

PK-12

Strategies Eq, Asmt, Gift
Session Number 506
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

605: Digging Into Depth of Knowledge

Learn how to use rigorous Open Middle math problems at multiple Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels with your students. The problems begin with the same task and end with the same answer yet allow for multiple solving methods. Participants will complete math tasks, watch videos of students solving them, and leave with access to 100's of free problems.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 16057

Speakers

ROBERT KAPLINSKY

Consultant, robertkaplinsky.com

Robert Kaplinsky has been an educator since 2003 as a classroom teacher, teacher specialist for Downey Unified School District, instructor for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and presenter at conferences around the world. He runs the website Open Middle, has been... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 11:59am PST
PSCC-Primrose C

3 - 12, FEATURED | Featured, FEATURED

Strand FEATURED
Strategies Asmt, Gift
Session Number 605
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC
Tags Featured

10:30am PST

671: Shift from “Coverage” to “Understanding” with Algebra Tiles

Learn how to use algebra tiles to make algebra into a concrete visual experience for your students. Teachers will have a chance to explore algebra tiles and learn how to use them to balance conceptual understanding and procedural knowledge.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17065

Speakers

Vivian Lezak

Math Department Loyola Marymount University

Micheal Marsh

Teacher, Culver City USD

Micheal Marsh Mathematics Teacher Culver City Unified School District Culver City High School 4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA 90230 voice: (310) 842-4200 Ext. 6122 fax: 310-842-4302 michealmarsh@ccusd.org

Shift from Coverage to Understanding with Algebra Tiles pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite F

8 - 12

Strategies I-SpEd, Gift
Session Number 671
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

672: Prob/Stats in Int 2/Geo: To Be or Not To Be.. Independent

Use 2-way tables as a basis to explore the Prob/Stats CCSS in Int 2/Geo. Orchestrate relevant data & make sense of probabilities revealed. Independence, conditional probability and more…handouts scaffolded to address different levels of understanding

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17097

Speakers

Renee Kollar-Bachman

Teacher/Dept Chair, Vista Unified School District

I am a math and drama geek. I have taught AP Stats for a long time and have been part of the AP Reading for 8 years. I'm also an Integrated 1 teacher. In my spare time, I teach dance, choreograph all our musicals and watch San Diego Padres games with my family.

Tina Shinsato

Math Teacher, Rancho Buena Vista HS

Talk to me about your favorite places to kayak, hike, and bike in the Sierras...and where we're going for lunch.

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree C

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Gift
Session Number 672
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

675: A Paper Cup + A Gust of Wind = Yearlong Rich Task

Explore how revisiting a rich task over the course of a year in geometry, emphasizes math as reasoning not simply answer-getting and grows capacity for making strategic choices, from use of physical models through application of trig functions.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17393

Speakers

Peg Cagle

teacher-in-residence, Vanderbilt University/LAUSD

Geometry! 2D, 3D, non-Euclidean, building it using origami-anything geometric and you have my attention. Also interested in thinking with others about the learning trajectory for teachers as professionals. Plus the fact that I am a policy wonk.

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Andreas

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Gift, ELL
Session Number 675
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

677: Discrete Mathematics in High School

Online credit card data? Facebook distance? The foundation of networks, encryption, and modern technology is discrete mathematics. We will explore these and related topics hands-on and see how they can supplement classes (a different 4th course?).

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17404

Speakers

Brian Hopkins

Professor, Saint Peter's University

CMCS pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Chino A

8 - 12

Strategies Gift, STEM
Session Number 677
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

679: No Slight of Hand Just Armed With Algebra

What is a better way to increase student engagement and critical thinking? Getting the students intrigued by using algebra under the camouflage of having fun and doing magic.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17406

Speakers

Cherlyn Converse

Professor, CSU Fullerton

Bianca Converse

CSU Fullerton

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Pueblo A

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Tech, Gift
Session Number 679
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

1:15pm PST

745: Sum Thing Interesting

An engaging exploration that involves simple addition yet yields engaging patterns both simple and complex. This allows you to adapt the activity to the level of your students. A great Friday filler. A classroom-ready handout is available.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 21315

Speakers

Brad Fulton

Educational Consultant, Mistletoe STEM Institute

I have been in education for 37 years, and in math, science, and STEM instruction for 26. I have been presenting at national workshops and conferences since 1994.

Sum Thing Interesting pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hilton-Horizon I

3 - 8

Strategies Eq, Gift
Session Number 745
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

1:15pm PST

770: Solving Common Core and Fun Problems With Confidence

Students learn when math is fun. The presentation will be an interactive. Audience members will experience unique ideas that make common core problems, fun adaptable to the classroom! All participants will receive a complimentary CD for all work.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 23878

Speakers

Michael Hatter

Adjunct Professor, Mount Sac Antonio College

Viken "Vik" Hovsepian

Professor of Mathematics/Author, Rio Hondo School District

Professor Hovsepian is a Senior National Mathematics Consultant to McGraw-Hill and an author of several of its mathematics programs including Glencoe’s Common Core 2014 Pre-Calculus program. He holds an elementary teaching credential in Mathematics as well as secondary credentials... Read More →

CMC FLYER 2015 PM Session pdf

Math Is Fun (Appendices A J) pdf

Appendix K Pages 195 235 Common Core Resource Alg Sample TE pdf

Appendix L Pages 236 240 Common Core Resource TE Scatter Plots pdf

Appendix M Pages 241 244 Common Core Resource SE Scatter Plots pdf

Appendix N Page 245 pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite D

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, STEM, Gift
Session Number 770
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:15pm PST

811: Games for the PK-2 Grade Classroom!

Experience how effective simple number sense games can be to develop a sense of tens, doubles and place value beginnings! Kim Sutton will share her motivating style of singing, dancing and playing games that will spark your math classroom!

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 27413

Speakers

Kim Sutton

Educational Consultant, Creative Mathematics

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock Three

PK - 2

Strategies I-SpEd, Gift, ELL
Session Number 811
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock