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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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

1:15pm PST

742: Teaching EL Math Students Through Rich Tasks

Participants will experience how rich math problems can be used as language catalysts in heterogeneous classrooms while maintaining high cognitive demand and promote meaningful interactions between all students.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 20404

Speakers

Glenn Kenyon

Teacher on Special Assignment, SFUSD

Math content specialist in the SFUSD Math Department who believes in the promise of digital resources as tools to ensure that all students and teachers will make sense of rigorous mathematics in ways that are creative, interactive, and relevant.

Noam Szoke

Math Content Specialist, SFUSD

Noam Szoke is a math content specialist and works with elementary teachers across the district. Previously he taught math and other subjects from preschool to adult, mostly in Oakland, CA. He is passionate about teaching that allows every student's brilliance and creativity to shine... Read More →

Math In the Moment Handouts zip

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

3 - 8

Strategies ELL, Eq
Session Number 742
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

Teacher, 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

746: Hearts in an Earthworm a Pentagon Toes on Human Foot?

What do these have in common?They were discussed on day 5 of our 100 Day Book.We’ll share a routine with fraction, decimal, %, & prime factoring work evoking student generated conjectures and connections (dimes in $.50; ½ of 10; binary code & more)

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 334561

Speakers

Teresa McCarthy

6th Grade Math & Inquiry Teacher, Double Peak K-8, San Marcos Unified School District

This will be my 20th year teaching. I recently transitioned to 6th grade single subject math after teaching 5th grade (10 years) in San Marcos, CA. Prior to that, I taught middle school special education classes for 4 years, one year of 6th grade in an elementary setting in Corona... Read More →

Nancy Paulson

Teacher, San Marcos USD

I currently teach 5th Grade, but I've taught grades 4-8 for my whole career, including 9 years Middle School Pre-Algebra and Algebra. I earned my Masters of Education degree, with an emphasis in K-8 Mathematics Education from San Diego State University in May of 2012. My 20-Month-old... Read More →

Padlet Link pdf

100 Day handout 16 pages pdf

100 day 30 100 pdf

100th day book blank pages 4 up docx

100DayBookSign UpSheet docx

100 day cover thru29 pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock One

3 - 8

Strategies Eq
Session Number 746
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

1:15pm PST

747: Composing Problem Solving in Your Common Core Classroom

All students are capable of developing critical thinking skills by working collaboratively. Participants will learn how to conduct a classroom of problem solvers and student discussion by learning how to use the development of student work.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 334562

Speakers

Jennifer Morris

Principal, Foothill Knolls STEM Academy of Innovation

My passion is my work in education. As a school leader, I empower all students by opening windows and doors through meaningful Project Based Learning. Studying neuroscience research and how it applies to 21st-century learning drives my work. I believe students need to design and... Read More →

Kristyl Nuckolls

Teacher, Upland Unified School District

Composing Problem Solving in your Common Core Classroom pptx

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy

3 - 8

Strategies Asmt, Eq
Session Number 747
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

3:15pm PST

842: Assessment Practices + DOK = Deeper Understanding of Math

Use the formative assessment process to build a deeper understanding of mathematics; supporting students in achieving the depth and complexity of the CCSS-M standards, both in content and practice utilizing sample items of various DOK levels.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28257

Speakers

Christine Roberts

Mathematics Staff Development and Curriculum Specialist, Tulare County Office of Education

I have a passion for teaching and learning mathematics. Discovering how others think about and approach problems interests me. I love to hear mathematical thinking from students to better understand how they see and do mathematics.