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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CMC-S Annual Conference Program Committee

10:30am PST

203: Math Mistakes and Error Analysis: Diamonds in the Rough

Explore why error analysis can help drive our instruction, curb student misconceptions, and strengthen formative assessment. Math mistakes are a valuable window into student thinking. We will turn student mistakes into free lesson ideas connected to the Common Core and opportunities for ongoing learning.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4373

Speakers

Andrew Stadel

Math Teacher, Tustin USD

Andrew is currently a math teacher to middle and high school students at a Project-Based Learning public school. You can also find free resources at his widely-acclaimed website, Estimation 180. When Andrew is not teaching math, he’s having fun with his family, playing games and... Read More →

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Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 11:59am PST
PSCC-Primrose A

6 - 12, FEATURED | Featured, FEATURED

Strand FEATURED
Strategies Eq, Asmt, Tech
Session Number 203
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC
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3:15pm PST

803: The Problem is We Need Better Problem-Solving

Students often lack opportunities to strengthen their problem-solving skills. Dive deeper into why problem-solving is absolutely necessary for all students in math class by exploring accessible tasks, instructional strategies, and scaffolds.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 176838

Speakers

FAWN NGUYEN

Math TOSA, Amplify

Fawn is a third-year Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) with Rio School District in Oxnard, California. She was a middle school teacher for 30 years prior. Fawn was the 2014 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. In 2009, she was awarded the Math Teacher Hero from Raytheon. In 2005... Read More →

Andrew Stadel

Math Teacher, Tustin USD

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:44pm PST
PSCC-Primrose B

6 - 12, FEATURED | Featured, FEATURED

Strand FEATURED
Session Number 803
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC
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3:15pm PST

870: Setting the Tone with the Mathematical Practices

Make problem-solving the norm in your classroom with tasks focused on developing the math practices in the first few weeks of school. We will explore tasks and strategies that get students thinking critically and collaboratively throughout the year.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28887

Speakers

Martha Barrett

Instructor/Supervisor, University of CA, Irvine

After 18 years of teaching math to middle school students and supporting math teachers at Irvine Unified School District, I am currently an instructor at UC-Irvine teaching an introductory course in science and math teaching. I am also supervising six single subject math teacher candidates... Read More →

Kristie Donavan

Math Teacher, Irvine Unified School District

Kristie has worked in Irvine Unified School District for 17 years, teaching all grade levels and math courses as a math teacher at Woodbridge High School and supporting teachers and students throughout the district as a math TOSA and mentor. She is a National Board Certified Teacher... Read More →

6 Sample Unit Outline pdf

8 Four Corners cards pdf

9 Expressions grouping cards pdf

10 Setting up Positive Norms in Math Class pdf

11 Design a Tent pdf

12 Secret Code pdf

13 Two Scoops of Ice Cream pdf

14 Decimals Maze pdf

15 Having Kittens pdf

CMC Presentation slides pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite B

6 - 12