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

8:30am PST

171: Under Construction: A Different Perspective

Use the properties of quadrilaterals as the basis for all types of geometric constructions. Approach constructions from a different perspective than the "old skool" way. Gain ideas to promote conceptual understanding rather than memorizing steps.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3109

Speakers

Stephen Roeder

Oceanside Unified Schools

CMC Constructions pdf

CMC Construction Blueprints (with blanks) pdf

CMC Handout 5 constructions pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Mesquite D

8 - 12

Session Number 171
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

172: Sense-making the Ultimate Intervention

The call to build procedural fluency on a foundation of conceptual understanding helps struggling students the most. Come learn how to orchestrate instruction to help these students be successful learners.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3110

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 →

Quiz docx

2.7 Shopping pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Mesquite E

8 - 12

Strategies Eq
Session Number 172
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

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

174: Orchestrating A Desire in Your Students to Learn Statistics

We will be doing activities to increase your students' conceptual understanding of statistics by calculating residuals, creating upper and lower bounds of predictions, and creating a unique line of best fit called the least squares regression lines.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3129

Speakers

CPM Educational Program

Regional Coordinator, College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM)

CPM offers grades 6-calculus math texts using problem based learning in student centered classroom. We support our materials with eight days of professional development led by classroom teachers.

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, ELL
Session Number 174
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

175: Transformation Geometry Immediate Interactive Investigation

Students discover the geometry in 15 seconds! Get hands-on experience using a handheld, iPad, or computer software, students will become engaged quickly and deeply. Get a free complete unit of materials for grades 8-10 and see how to implement.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3467

Speakers

Tom Reardon

Math teacher and technology specialist, Fitch High School / Youngstown State University

Tom Reardon taught mathematics for 35 years at Fitch High School, where he served as department chair, and for 39 years at Youngstown State University in Ohio. He has been doing Professional Development in mathematics technology for school districts across the U.S. and internationally... Read More →

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

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM, Tech
Session Number 175
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

176: Check for Understanding with Student Created Videos

Let students do all the work! Have them create video tutorials. Use their submissions to check for understanding and provide intervention for deeper/clearer understanding

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3486

Speakers

Princess Choi

Math Teacher, Perris Union High School District

I am a Math and Computer Science teacher at a Title One school. Let's talk about how we can help students get motivated. How can we help these students do better?

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

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech, I-SpEd
Session Number 176
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

177: How NORMAL are we EXPECTED to be?

Participants will engage in classroom ready activities that deepen student understanding of expected value and normal distribution related to the Common Core State Standards for the Algebra 2 curriculum. Bring your handheld calculator.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3981

Speakers

Robin Levine-Wissing

University of California Riverside Extension

Rhoda McInerney

Teacher, Glenbrook North High School

Session 177 docx

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Mojave Lrng Ctr

8 - 12

Session Number 177
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

178: Using the Math Practices to Focus Teacher Inquiry

We will explore how teachers can collaborate using the Standards for Mathematical Practice to support student learning and deepen their professional learning about mathematics, pedagogy and have a lens for formative assessment.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3987

Speakers

Michael Simone

New Visions for Public Schools

Matthew Taylor

Instructional Specialist Mathematics, New Visions for Public Schools

Using the Math Practices to Focus Teacher Inquiry Slides pptx

UsingtheMathPracticestoFocusTeacherInquiry BOOKLET pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Sierra

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 178
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

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

195: Orchestrating the FTC Conversation: Explore Prove Apply

We will use an inquiry-based approach to teach this central topic in Calculus: first generating the intuitive conceptual sense through targeted exploration; defining & proving; finally tapping into a rich mix of contexts and writing exercises.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4253

Speakers

Brent Ferguson

The Lawrenceville School

Ask me for a copy of my compilation of favorite mathy books. I'll have plenty with me throughout the weekend. : )I've taught for 20+ years in all HS course levels, in public and private, East coast and west, all-boys and coed. I now teach lots of Calculus and grade AP exams in June...it's... Read More →

FTC (CMC S 2015 Ferg) pptx

Bibliography Mathy (v3) pdf

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

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 195
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

196: Taming the AP Statistics Investigative Task

The investigative task asks students to transfer their statistical understanding to a novel setting. In this session, we’ll examine strategies based on the mathematical practice standards to help students tackle these outside-the-box questions.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4285

Speakers

Daren Starnes

Math Department Chair, The Lawrenceville School

The Lawrenceville School

Taming the Investigative Task starnes cmc south 2015 pdf

Taming the AP Statistics Investigative Task pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hard Rock-Roxy One

8 - 12, AP Stats

Strand AP Stats
Strategies Asmt
Session Number 196
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

10:30am PST

273: Supporting Meaningful Mathematical Student Discourse

Many teachers have heard it is important for students to work in groups and to have student discussions. Creating a setting where that supports this being done in a meaningful way requires planning and reflection.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8296

Speakers

Matthew Taylor

Instructional Specialist Mathematics, New Visions for Public Schools

Supporting Student Discourse Slides pptx

Supportingstudentdiscoursequestionnaire docx

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

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 273
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

274: Orchestrating Simulations in Common Core Statistics

The Common Core requires students to understand information from simulations in order to reason statistically. This session will target ways teachers can enhance their statistics instruction and student understanding through the use of simulation.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8297

Speakers

Jason Molesky

Apple Education Development Executive, Lakeville Area Public Schools

My goal? Simple...To facilitate change in the educational system through dynamic leadership, engaging professional development, innovative resource development, and a commitment to the continuous improvement process. My description? Simple...turbonerd & datageek.

Douglas Tyson

Teacher, Central York SD

I'm a former Mathematics teacher who is now a Statistics teacher. Teaching Statistics is my passion, but I also like growing tomatoes, making snow, and scuba diving. Jelly Belly jelly beans are my Kryptonite.

OrchestratingSimulationsinCCStatistics pptx

OrchestratingSimulationsInCCStatistics pdf

OrchestratingSimulationsInCCStatistics docx

OrchSimulationsCCStats zip

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Palladium North

8 - 12, AP Stats

Strand AP Stats
Strategies Eq, Tech
Session Number 274
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

10:30am PST

275: Classroom Routines to Support Mathematical Discourse

Talking about math helps students develop a deeper understanding of their own and their peers’ thinking and to better communicate ideas. A math talk doesn’t have to take all day. Each activity is a “bite-sized” task that allows for rich discussion.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8298

Speakers

Bree Pickford-Murray

Teacher, The Bay School of SF

Classroom Routines to Support Mathematical Discourse pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy

8 - 12

Session Number 275
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

10:30am PST

276: Math Tech-Toolkit

What is a 21st Century Skills Math teacher, where our students use tools appropriately, communicate readily, and collaborate regularly? Learn to model these practices with this tech toolbox and increase your ability to engage ALL students.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8299

Speakers

Rachel Lasek

Mathematics Department Lead / Instructional Technology Coach, West Sonoma County Union High School

Rachel Lasek is a Mathematics and French teacher at a rural, public high school in Northern California, with over ten years experience. She has taught a wide-range of mathematics courses ranging from Remedial Math to Honors Precalculus. Over the past two years, Rachel spearheaded... Read More →

Math Tech Toolkit pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock One

8 - 12

Strategies Tech
Session Number 276
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

10:30am PST

277: What Makes a Good Application Problem?

A central theme of the Common Core is Applications - using math in situations that require mathematical knowledge. What makes a good application? We will examine this question through a few well-chosen examples.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8690

Speakers

Tom Seidenberg

Mathematics, Phillips Exeter Academy

I've taught 41 years - 15 in public, 26 in private. I helped write the mathematics curriculum at Phillips Exeter Academy. I am the director of the Anja S. Greer Mathematics &Technology Conference at Exeter (www.exeter.edu/mst), and I do workshops for schools on curriculum and student-centered... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock Two

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 277
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

10:30am PST

278: Building Conceptual Understanding with Scenario-Based Tasks

We will share Scenario Based Tasks that help student create meaningful mathematical connections in the Function Strand of the CCSS. We will discuss how we have modified these tasks to promote productive struggle in our classroom.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 161571

Speakers

Nate Goza

Teacher, Math for America Los Angeles

Liem Tran

Math Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy Two

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt
Session Number 278
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

10:30am PST

295: Composition – Slope Fields Forever

How do you practice for the AP Calculus performance? The TI-Nspire CX CAS is an instrument that makes it possible for students to explore, graph and learn slope fields and solve differential equations for a successful performance on the AP Exam.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8703

Speakers

Veronica Carlson

Math Teacher, Glendale UHSD

Kim Thomas

Math Teacher and Title I Coordinator, Moon Valley HS/Glendale UHSD

I am a high school math teacher in Arizona, an AYA Math NBCT, and a T3 National Instructor. I am passionate about teaching with technology to promote student understanding and exploration of mathematics.

Session Handout with link to other files pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree E

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 295
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

296: Connecting Data Analysis Design and Statistical Inference

Students often miss the link between how and what kinds of data were collected and the appropriate methods of analysis. In this session, we’ll look at several applets that promote this connection and discuss strategies for using them effectively.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8720

Speakers

Daren Starnes

Math Department Chair, The Lawrenceville School

The Lawrenceville School

Connecting Data Analysis study design and inference starnes cmc south 2015 pdf

Connecting Data Analysis Study Design and Inference pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy One

8 - 12, AP Stats

Strand AP Stats
Strategies Tech
Session Number 296
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

1:30pm PST

370: Higher DOK Problems That Will Get Your Students Talking

Participants will be challenged with higher level Depth of Knowledge (DOK) problems that will require them to construct viable arguments & critique the reasoning of others. Learn how to find & make these types of challenging tasks.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 10447

Speakers

Nanette Johnson

Teacher on Special Assignment, Mathematics, Downey USD

I am a math coach in Downey, California. I love learning, learning about learning.

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq
Session Number 370
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

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

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

373: Developing a Conceptual Understanding of Slope

Some students seem to think of slope as just a rule. We’ll explore a variety of tasks (some using TI-Nspire technology) designed to help students develop a conceptual understanding of slope as they engage in the Mathematical Practices.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 10632

Speakers

Betty Gasque

Mathematics Consultant, Retired Mathematics Teacher, Mathematics Consultant

Betty taught mathematics at Marion High School in Marion, South Carolina for many years and also at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. She has presented at national, state, and local conferences and also conducted AP Calculus workshops for the College Board Southern Region... Read More →

Gasque Session 373 CMC South 2015 pdf

Population Data tns

Slope Error Examples tns

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree A

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 373
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

375: The Core of The Core

The Common Core is more than a list of standards; it is a Noble Cause. Understand what that ultimate purpose is, why it changes our job description, and how you can successfully live up to it.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11090

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Chris Shore is an experienced teacher and presenter, who taught high school mathematics for 29 years. He is an Awardee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and the author of the books, MPJ’s Ultimate Math Lessons and Clothesline Math: The... Read More →

Core of Core Outline pdf

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, STEM, I-SpEd
Session Number 375
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

1:30pm PST

376: How to do Group Work Poorly… or Not

Many teachers unknowingly create problems in the way they do group work with their students. Teachers in this workshop will learn how to turn common exercises found in most textbooks into groupworthy tasks that engage high and low-achieving students.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11091

Speakers

Vanessa Cerrahoglu

Mathematics Coordinator, Orange County Department of Education

I started my journey as an educator, curriculum developer, and workshop facilitator with LAUSD over 20 years ago. In this time, I taught at three high schools, each with a unique set of challenges and opportunities: low-socio economic & high Spanish speaking population, a math & science... Read More →

Jeremy Hansuvadha

Teacher: The Art of Mathematics & IMP, California School of the Arts

I am immensely fascinated with IMP, Complex Instruction, mistakes, The Beatles, sports analytics, A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones, punk/metal, Dan Meyer, the Seattle Seahawks, bass guitar, and ska/reggae.

Hansuvadha Cerrahoglu cmc 2015 pdf

around the horn

circus act

TEST (Group) Bees v2 docx

TASK CARD All roads lead to x docx

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq
Session Number 376
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

1:30pm PST

377: Two-Way Frequency Tables: Teaching a New Statistics Standard

Come investigate patterns of association in bivariate categorical data by creating/interpreting two-way tables! You’ll deepen your knowledge of new statistics content in this engaging presentation and leave with conceptually driven lesson resources.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11092

Speakers

Chase Orton

PD Facilitator and Curriculum Writer, Center for Mathematics and Teaching

I'm passionate about helping promote student engagement in the math classroom. I work with teachers to help them find ways they can breathe more life into math curriculum by creating a classroom culture of inquiry, collaboration, and exploration.

CMC talk 2015 v2 pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Palladium South

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, I-SpEd
Session Number 377
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

1:30pm PST

378: Understanding the Statistics in Common Core Algebra 1 & 2

Statistics depth and content have been dramatically increased under the Common Core. Many of these concepts are new to many teachers. This session will examine the theory behind the essential concepts of this new stat content via a 20+ page handout.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11095

Speakers

Robert Gerver

North Shore Schools, retired

CCSS Stat Upload pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock One

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM, Tech
Session Number 378
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

1:30pm PST

379: Zombies in the High School Classroom

Are you a fan of The Walking Dead or Call of Duty? Join us to investigate how zombies can be used to integrate math, science & English in a way that interests students as they learn about exponential growth curves, the spread of disease & history

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 334558

Speakers

Dr. Leann Iacuone

Assistant Principal, Riverside Unified

Assistant Principal

Elizabeth Wilson Ludy

RUSD

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Tech
Session Number 379
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

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

395: Orchestrating a ‘Flipped’ AP Calc Class Using TI-Navigator

Record flipped lectures and use TI-Npsire/Navigator technology to enhance student collaboration and formative assessments. Flipping provides opportunities for students to further enhance their problem-solving, reasoning and modeling skills.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11293

Speakers

Joanne Ryan

Mathematics Department Chairman, The Buckley School

I've been teaching for 42 years, 11 years in Montreal Canada and 31 years in California. I have been teaching AP Calculus AB and BC since 1992. I have been using the TI graphing calculators since 1990. I have given presentations on graphing calculators at NCTM, Tcubed, CAIS... Read More →

CMC S PowerPoint PDF Nov 6 2015 pdf

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

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 395
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:30pm PST

396: Stats Projects for CCSS--Engaging AND Meaningful Projects!

Assigning data collection projects when we teach stats is an obvious way to make your unit fun. From middle school to AP projects, we will explore rubrics, the very helpful GAISE document, and technology resources to make your stats projects awesome!

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 11294

Speakers

Jared Derksen

Teacher Specialist, Mathematics, Chaffey JUHSD

GAISE CMC 15 Derksen pdf

GAISE pptx

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy One

8 - 12, AP Stats

Strand AP Stats
Strategies Asmt, STEM, Tech
Session Number 396
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

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

471: Orchestrating the Math Practices with At-Risk Students

Experience activities used in special education math classes that helped transform student mindsets, and engaged them in challenging math tasks, orchestrating a culture of positive problem solving in the classroom.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12342

Speakers

Jim Short

Math Coordinator, Ventura County Office of Education

Jennifer Silva

Program Coordinator of Mathematics, Moorpark Unified School District

Orchestrating the Math Practices with At Risk Students ppt

Apology No Activities Posted Yet docx

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, I-SpEd
Session Number 471
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

473: Arithmetic Sequences and Series as a Bridge to Quadratics

Sequences and Series come up throughout the CCSS, but have been an afterthought in Algebra textbooks. We will share Problem Based Lessons that help students understand Sequences and Series and make connections between Linear and Quadratic Functions.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12344

Speakers

Nate Goza

Teacher, Math for America Los Angeles

Liem Tran

Math Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt
Session Number 473
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:30pm PST

474: Google Tools in the Math Class

Less piles of paper, less grading, less confusion. Google Classroom and Drive work together to organize stuff that used to be in file folders by the classroom door. Let’s try out strategies to de-clutter math class and work smarter.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12364

Speakers

Matt Vaudrey

Fontana USD

Matt Vaudrey draws upon years of experience with K-12 Math Education, as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Off the clock, he advocates for students on the margins and builds confidence with teachers nationwide. His book, Classroom Chef, is available on Amazon, and... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree C

8 - 12

Strategies Tech
Session Number 474
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:30pm PST

475: Making the Math Practices Accessible to Students

How do we help our students on their journey to become mathematically proficient? How can we help students who don’t yet know how to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them? Lead your learners to level up to the math practices.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12377

Speakers

Jill Gough

Director of Teaching and Learning, Trinity School

Jill Gough learns, serves, and teaches as the Director of Teaching and Learning at Trinity School, an independent, co-educational elementary school located in northwest Atlanta, Georgia, serving ages three through sixth grade. Jill transitioned to Trinity School from The Westminster... Read More →

Jennifer Wilson

Mathematics Teacher & Curriculum Specialist, Rankin County School District

bit.ly/slowmathtrig bit.ly/AccessibleSMPs Teacher & Learner of mathematics. Live sustainably at First Fruits Farm with chickens, donkey, dog, cat, kitten, 2 daughters, and husband. Use technology in classroom to make my students' thinking visible.

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree D

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech, I-SpEd
Session Number 475
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:30pm PST

476: Inquiry Based Geometry Instruction Enhanced with Technology

We will discuss how to develop growth mindset and inquiry based instruction in order to prepare students for CCSS based assessments. We will also look at how technology can make that inquiry more effective and interactive. BYOD. Samples provided.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12410

Speakers

Sarah Jensen

Math Teacher/Curriculum Assessment Coach, Whittier Union High School District

You made it to my profile! Please copy and paste the link below into a new browser to access the google slides we will be using in my session: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nySgqikNARA24UrzkGdJWwQj0xzZHjG8tFaCNge1hj0/edit?usp=sharing

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree F

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 476
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:30pm PST

477: Looking for Structure and Repeated Reasoning in Algebra

Through problem solving activities that help orchestrate a CCSSM classroom, we will explore some interesting CCSSM algebra and function standards & make connections to standards for math practice with a focus on coherence in content progressions.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12411

Speakers

Tyler Boogar

Garden Grove Unified School District

Joshua Chesler

CSU Long Beach

Chesler Boogar Looking for Structure and Repeated Reasoning in Algebra pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Renaissance-Andreas

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 477
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:30pm PST

478: Math Placement and Diagnostic Feedback Together!

Diagnostic assessments about student preparedness for specific math courses can help place students appropriately and simultaneously provide teachers and students meaningful feedback.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12412

Speakers

Bruce Arnold

Director, UCSD

Using assessment data to guide math course placement of CA middle school students pdf

MathPlacementAndDiagnosticFeedback pptx

Math Placement The Importance of Getting It Right for All Students pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Renaissance-Chino B

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt
Session Number 478
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:30pm PST

479: Back to Writing the Future of Our Classes

Argumentation is an important part of the common core. We will explore again how powerful a tool expression through the written word is in a mathematics class.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12413

Speakers

Carl Blankenhorn

Teacher, Montebello USD

Lauren Swanson

Assistant Professor, Whittier - on behalf of Laura McEnaney

Palm Springs2 pptx

Explanatory Writing docx

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Renaissance-Santa Rosa

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM, Tech
Session Number 479
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:30pm PST

481: Interactive Transformations: Sense Making With Visual Tools

Transformations are more than a before and after image. Get quick tips on how to effectively use common classroom tools, including those that don’t plug in. Explore area with rigid congruence, circles with similarity, and more. (BYOD)

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 12455

Speakers

Jedidiah Butler

TOSA - Instructional Tech, Heritage HS, Perris UHSD

Jedidiah Butler has taught nearly every math course and grade for the secondary classroom, where he incorporated 1:1 technology. Throughout his career, he's been dynamically leading, facilitating, and supporting teachers and students. Jed now innovates with Perris Union High School... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Palladium South

8 - 12

Strategies Tech
Session Number 481
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

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

8:30am PST

570: Lessons for SpED ELL & All Students Who Struggle w/ CCSSM

Participants will experience rigorous mathematics lessons proven to work with Special Ed students. These adapted Common Core lessons will support ALL students who have cognitive challenges with equitable learning of high school Mathematics.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 14319

Speakers

Dianne DeMille

Mathematics Consultant, JenDi Consultants

How can we support students who struggle in high school to achieve Common Core Mathematics: including Special Ed, English Learners, and All students who struggle to learn mathematics?

Jennifer Munoz

Redlands Unified School District

CMC 2015 Strategies for Students Who Struggle pdf

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

8 - 12

Strategies I-SpEd, ELL
Session Number 570
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

571: Increasing Coherence in High School Math

The high school math curriculum, even if integrated, can be badly fragmented. Unifying concepts can bring focus and coherence. I’ll give two examples: transformations, and a natural introduction to complex numbers as an instance of system extension.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 14320

Speakers

Lew Douglas

Math Ed Consultant, Private

After teaching math in private high schools for 32 years, I went to work at the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley in 2007. I was Co-Director of the Bay Area Mathematics Project, which supports teachers of mathematics K-12, until Aug. 31, 2014. I am passionate about effective teaching... Read More →

Increasing Coherence pdf

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

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Tech
Session Number 571
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

572: Using Google Forms for Quick Formative Assessments

Wish for a faster and easier way to check student understanding? Learn to create Google Forms for quizzes and assignments, which students can access on any device and receive feedback. Get students writing about math and making viable arguments!

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 14791

Speakers

Rachel Lasek

Mathematics Department Lead / Instructional Technology Coach, West Sonoma County Union High School

USING GOOGLE FORMS FOR QUICK FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (2) pptx

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree C

8 - 12

Strategies Tech
Session Number 572
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

573: Pre-Assess Model Monitor Differentiate – Winning Combo

Mathematical modeling, in well-formed groups, is a perfect way to engage students in realistic problem solving while supporting the mathematical practices. Experience and discuss how timely assessment can help form and reorganize modeling work groups

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 14925

Speakers

Allan Bellman

Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Mississippi

Here is a profile I've used recently. It sort of tells my story. Dr. Allan Bellman is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the School of Education at the University of Mississippi working with both pre-service and in-service secondary mathematics teachers. His special interest... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree D

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt, Tech
Session Number 573
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

574: Problem Solving CCSS Rich Tasks Interactive Technologies

Hands-on: 3 activities that promote active student engagement – mapped to the standards and practices. Learn instructional strategies that stimulate deep conceptual understanding. Discover, explore, investigate, analyze with appropriate technologies.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 14937

Speakers

Tom Reardon

Math teacher and technology specialist, Fitch High School / Youngstown State University

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree E

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM, Tech
Session Number 574
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

575: Proofs Versus 'Poofs'

This highly interactive session will prompt critical thinking by asking the "what if" questions, generalizing with caution, doing proofs versus "poofs" and thinking outside the box without flattening the box.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 14956

Speakers

Noureddine El Alam

Mr. Noureddine El Alam, Pacific Ridge School

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Andreas

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 575
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

576: Communicating Math through Vocabulary and Writing

Inspire students to unleash their use of precise vocabulary and rigorous writing! Come to this interactive session to explore different strategies that can enhance students’ use of academic vocabulary and develop their writing skills.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 14999

Speakers

Deepti Khare

Math Teacher/Department Chair, Aspire Public Schools

Craig Rawe

Secondary Math Teacher, Aspire Public Schools

I have taught Calculus, Precalculus, Economics, and Algebra 1 through my 6-year career. During this time, I've dived deep into creating reliable and useful curriculum for precalculus - the "undefined" course in most districts - through vertical alignment, problem solving, and the... Read More →

CMC Presentation Handout 11 15 pdf

Template Process Writing Revision docx

Template Process Writing docx

CMC Slides pptx

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Chino B

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, ELL
Session Number 576
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

577: English and Math: a Natural Pairing for Common Core

Like a fine meal, our effort to optimize student learning through the collaborative development of interdisciplinary standards-based units, grounded in real world phenomena, have proven to surpass expectations. Come learn how we do it!

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 74121

Speakers

Susan Carle

Coordinator of English Language Arts, Orange County Department of Education

Vanessa Cerrahoglu

Mathematics Coordinator, Orange County Department of Education

CMC 2015 ela math draft2 final pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Pueblo A

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt, STEM
Session Number 577
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

578: Select/Sequence Student Work to Enhance Class Discussions

How do we use student work to maximize learning? In this interactive session, we will consider how to choose and prioritize student work to meet instructional goals and to enhance discourse leading to students making richer connections.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8594

Speakers

Cara Hetrick

Chula Vista Elementary School District

Ron Tsui

San Diego Unified School District

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Pueblo B

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt
Session Number 578
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

579: Applied Mathematics in the High School Classroom

Some call it real world, some call it modeling, mathematicians call it applied math, and have been doing it for centuries. Come learn a number of applied math lesson ideas for your classroom, from finance to music to physics.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 9942

Speakers

Heather Dallas

Director/lecturer, The UCLA Curtis Center for Mathematics and Teaching

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Ventura

8 - 12

Strategies STEM
Session Number 579
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

595: Composition – Slope Fields Forever

Speakers

Veronica Carlson

Math Teacher, Glendale UHSD

Kim Thomas

Math Teacher and Title I Coordinator, Moon Valley HS/Glendale UHSD

Session Handout with link to other files pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Chino A

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 595
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

670: Pythagoras + Geometry Habits of Mind With Geogebra

Learn to concretely illustrate the Pythagorean Theorem with Geogebra. Use its proofs to promote geometric habits of mind. We will share pre-made files to illustrate these ideas in the classroom. BYOD with Geogebra.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17003

Speakers

Armando Martinez Cruz

Principal Investigator/Co- PI, CSU Fullerton

I was born and raised in Mexico City. I received my BS in mathematics from the National University of Mexico. Then, I had the opportunity to come to the US to study. I landed in Columbus, Ohio in 1988. I received my MA and PhD, both in mathematics education. My research... Read More →

Lorenzo Rodriguez

CSU Fullerton

2a Moving pieces in 2nd proof ggb

7a Proof Using Similarity 7th proof ggb

Fractal using a right isosceles triangle ggb

Right Triangle script ggb

hex pent deca in same circle ggb

A property of the Pythagorean Diagram ggb

CMC 2015 Pythagoras Rodriguez pptx

Handout for CMC 2015 docx

Sixth proof Euclid doc

Triangle given 3 sides ggb

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

8 - 12

Strategies Tech
Session Number 670
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

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

673: Using Great Tasks to Teach Statistics Topics in Algebra

Common Core State Standards allow us to orchestrate the world where Statistics and Algebra intersect. Come and participate in great tasks that include univariate and bivariate Statistics topics that are ideal for an Algebra course.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17098

Speakers

Kyle Atkin

Kern HSD

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

8 - 12

Strategies STEM
Session Number 673
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

678: Use Your Opening Activity to Orchestrate Your Lesson

Come discuss and create algebra lesson openers that insure lesson success by pre-assessing the skills and pre-requisite knowledge needed for the day. Instructional modes encouraged by the opener and tools to collect on-the-fly data will be shown.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 17405

Speakers

Allan Bellman

Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Mississippi

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt, Tech
Session Number 678
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

10:30am PST

694: 3 Sets of 3 Questions–Practicing Inquiry With Taylor Series

Participants will be introduced to a plan for teaching Taylor Series that starts the conversation with central questions. This inquiry is the seed out of which grows lots of rich mathematical fruit, including patterns, theorems, and habits of mind.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 19310

Speakers

Brent Ferguson

The Lawrenceville School

Inquiry, Including Taylor Series (CMC S 2015 Ferg) pptx

Bibliography Mathy (v3) pdf

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

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies Asmt
Session Number 694
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

695: Mathematical Modeling in Calculus: Classroom-Tested Examples

NCSSM mathematics has had a modeling focus for the past 30 years, so we have lots of modeling activities, both large and small, that have been classroom tested. This session will look deeply at 2-3 examples and share several more in a dropbox.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 19312

Speakers

Dan Teague

Instructor of Mathematics, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Durham

Dan Teague has been an Instructor of Mathematics at NCSSM since 1982. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Mathematical Association of America as Governor-at-Large for High School Teachers and as 2nd Vice President of the MAA and on the NCTM Board of Directors as a Director-at-Large... Read More →

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

8 - 12, AP Calculus

Strand AP Calculus
Strategies STEM
Session Number 695
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

10:30am PST

696: Stats FRAPPYs! Free Response AP Problems Yay!

FRAPPY is an approach to develop conceptual understanding and enhance communication skills. Learn to utilize Free Response Questions as formative assessments and develop a strategy to implement effective feedback in your Statistics classroom.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 19328

Speakers

Jason Molesky

Apple Education Development Executive, Lakeville Area Public Schools

Douglas Tyson

Teacher, Central York SD

FRAPPY CMC S 2015 FillNotes pdf

FRAPPY Reflection pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza A

8 - 12, AP Stats

Strand AP Stats
Strategies Asmt
Session Number 696
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

1:15pm PST

771: Group Work Strategies for Student Mathematical Discourse

Discover a variety of group work strategies that actively engage your students in mathematical discourse through productive student-to-student conversations about math. Shift yourself from being the sage on the stage to being the guide on the side.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 23886

Speakers

Micheal Marsh

Teacher, Culver City USD

Carrie Velasco

Math Teacher, Port of Los Angeles High School

Group Work Strategies pdf

Chart For Recording Team Points doc

Sample Team Bonus Points docx

Team Bonus Points docx

Team Point Chart docx

Team Roles docx

Group Work pptx

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, I-SpEd, ELL
Session Number 771
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:15pm PST

772: Merging the Bookends of STEM: Science and Mathematics

Integrating science and math should be seamless, natural, and painless. Come see how the philosophy of STEM comes alive for Common Core success.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 24184

Speakers

Jeff Lukens

National Education Consultant, Retired Science Teacher

Curriculum integration, especially science and math, is my educational passion. The use of handheld technology is paramount to having students see the connections between science and math in the high school classroom.

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

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Tech
Session Number 772
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:15pm PST

773: TI-84CEcolor & TI-SmartView Emulator Tips Tricks Pedagogy

Learn all essential features - easily drag’n’drop screen shots into tests & worksheets, import photos into your TI-84CE and use them creatively. Use the Graph-Table feature to trace, use y= as an evaluator, and more cool ideas. Get a 12-page primer.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 24712

Speakers

Tom Reardon

Math teacher and technology specialist, Fitch High School / Youngstown State University

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree E

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt
Session Number 773
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:15pm PST

774: Maximizing Critical Thinking Via Algebra

Let’s maximize students’ critical thinking skills via optimization problems! Ready for classroom use videos, handouts, and spreadsheet activities illustrate how we can orchestrate a balance between understanding, problem solving, and procedures.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 24895

Speakers

Dr. Roberto Soto

Assistant Professor, Cal State Fullerton

I taught at my alma mater, Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park, before being inspired by my students to pursue a PhD in math. The journey took 10 years - working as a program specialist at San Bernardino Unified School District along the way - but I just recently earned a PhD... Read More →

03 Linear Programming Videos docx

04 Presentation Problems xlsx

05 Handout 1 MCT docx

06 Handout 2 MCT docx

07 Handout 3 MCT docx

08 Handout 4 MCT docx

09 Handout 5 MCT docx

10 Handout 5 Solutions xlsx

02 Linear Programming The Table Method pptx

01 Maximizing via Algebra pptx

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree F

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, STEM, Tech
Session Number 774
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:15pm PST

775: The Practices Are For Kids

Yes, we know that the practices are for the students. But how do you teach them? Three activities will give a better understanding of what the practices are, how to teach them explicitly, and how to apply them in tasks.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 24959

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Practice posters BW pdf

Wordles ALL pdf

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, STEM, I-SpEd
Session Number 775
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

1:15pm PST

776: Math Modeling 'Out of the Box': A Closer Look at CA CCSSM

Many ordinary problems are "modeled" using ordinary tools. We include a discussion of the CA CCSS Standard with special attention to unique problems, and examples from the Standard, including delivery routes, scheduling, and designing tournaments.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 25244

Speakers

Chuck Biehl

L Charles (Chuck) Biehl

I'm all about mathematical modeling, and all about bringing discrete mathematics into the mainstream curriculum. Come and hear all about both. Please feel free to bring a browser-equipped device to surf for support during the talk. This is not a lecture. If you have any questions... Read More →

02 Introduction Talking Points docx

03 Modeling Examples from Common Core docx

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

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, STEM, Tech
Session Number 776
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

1:15pm PST

777: Structuring Student Learning with Comprehensive Notebooks

Train your students to create notebooks to deepen their conceptual understanding by keeping track of their learning. See them rely on their structured notes during mathematical discourse and problem solving. Example notebooks will be from high school

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 26096

Speakers

Bence Szamosfalvi

Math Teacher, La Canada High School

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hilton-Palm Canyon

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt, ELL
Session Number 777
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

1:15pm PST

778: Mathematical Modeling

Where do authentic mathematical modeling tasks come from? How can they be developed? How should they be assessed? These questions, and many more will be addressed in this session.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 141042

Speakers

Mindy Shacklett

Mathematics coordinator, San Diego COE

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

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 778
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:15pm PST

804: REPEAT: Google Tools in the Math Classroom

Speakers

Matt Vaudrey

Fontana USD

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:30pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite C

8 - 12

3:15pm PST

871: Rubrics Portfolios Continuums: Alternatives to Percentages

We will look at these tools and discuss the benefits and the challenges of offering alternative methods of evaluation, including peer and student self assessment. Walk away with samples and strategies to create and implement these in their classroom.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28892

Speakers

Mindy Shacklett

Mathematics coordinator, San Diego COE

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

8 - 12

Session Number 871
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:15pm PST

872: Zombies in the High School Classroom

Speakers

Dr. Leann Iacuone

Assistant Principal, Riverside Unified

Assistant Principal

Elizabeth Wilson Ludy

RUSD

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree A

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Tech
Session Number 872
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:15pm PST

873: #SlowMath: Looking for Meaning Before the Procedure

How might we leverage technology to build procedural fluency from conceptual understanding? What if we encourage sketching to show connections? Come experience right triangle trig & equations of circles through the lens of the Slow Math Movement.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28911

Speakers

Jill Gough

Director of Teaching and Learning, Trinity School

Jennifer Wilson

Mathematics Teacher & Curriculum Specialist, Rankin County School District

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree D

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 873
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:15pm PST

874: Use Zombies and Forensics to Enhance Your Math Classroom

Use "Zombie Mania" to make math content become "un-dead" in your classroom! Then do some sleuthing to cleverly determine the identity of a missing person based on time-of-death. Make sure to bring your brains to this hands-on session.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28915

Speakers

Jeff Lukens

National Education Consultant, Retired Science Teacher

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree E

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Tech
Session Number 874
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:15pm PST

875: Orchestrating the CC Classroom With FORMative Assessments

Use Google forms with Flubaroo, G(math) and Snag-it to easily create assessments to determine how to differentiate, reteach and challenge students of different levels

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28937

Speakers

Cheryl Brown

Interdisciplinary Coordinator, Innovative Education Management

M.A. Technology, Google Certified Educator, Technology Integration Certification. Amplify learning using technology! Sample Quiz: http://goo.gl/forms/ZZFegVGfBd Link to presentation: http://edtechmentor.org/formative-assessments/ Google+ cbrown@ieminc.org

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree F

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, Tech
Session Number 875
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:15pm PST

876: Discover How Anyone Can Speak Write and Engage Common Core

Learn how to make your classroom fluent in Common Core. Participants will receive new and easy strategies to engage, assess, and improve daily instruction. Small changes in the Algebra classroom will produce big results for the students.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28939

Speakers

Cat Nolan

Mathematics Teacher, Capistrano Unified School District

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Renaissance-Catalina

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, Asmt, ELL
Session Number 876
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:15pm PST

877: Bay Area Secondary Partners: San Francisco and Oakland

Lizzy and Harold will be joined in this session by Phil Daro and Phil Tucher.
We are organizing this interactive session in response to demand; we recognize that many districts are grappling with a course sequence that preserves the coherence of CCSS and the thoughtful learning progressions, and also provides opportunities for access to high level mathematics. We have found many districts in California and across the US are interested in our process, from the research basis to the outreach to the implementation. The issue has garnered both media attention and peer interest.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28945

Speakers

Harold Asturias

Director of the Center for Mathematics Excellence and Equity, Director of the Center for Mathematics Excellence and Equity

Harold Asturias is the director of the Center for Mathematics Excellence and Equity (CeMEE) at UC Berkeley. He has experience providing professional development in the areas of standards and assessment in math for large urban districts and smaller rural districts. He has also designed... Read More →

Lizzy Hull Barnes

Mathematics and Computer Science Supervisor, SFUSD

Lizzy Hull Barnes has taught math to students across the Bay Area, and she has supported the learning of adults in Louisiana and fellow teachers and coaches in San Francisco; she is new to supporting Computer Science in SFUSD. The Common Core has provided all of us a precious window... Read More →

Phil Daro

Phil Tucher

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Renaissance-Madera

8 - 12

Strategies Eq
Session Number 877
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:15pm PST

878: Active Algebraic Thinking

The Common Core places a renewed emphasis on algebraic thinking. This includes algebraic expressions, constructing functions, and solving systems. This workshop will present hands-on activities and ideas that develop students' algebraic thinking.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28946

Speakers

Brian Beaudrie

associate professor, Northern Arizona University

Barbara Boschmans

Director, Northern Arizona University

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Renaissance-Mojave Lrng Ctr

8 - 12

Strategies Eq
Session Number 878
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:15pm PST

879: From Seeing Dots to Lewis Carroll

The Algebra 2 Common Core Standards address using Structure of an Expression to identify ways to rewrite it. We will explore a thread of activities that help your students make these connections.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28949

Speakers

Maureen Burkhart

LAUSD

Michelle Katz

Northridge Academy High School, LAUSD

I've been teaching for 34 years in Los Angeles Unified School District. I am a National Board Certified Teacher,and I've been honored as a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science twice, in 2009 and 2013. I am the President of the Greater Los Angeles... Read More →

Dodgson Discovery docx

Seeing Dots docx

Tile Pattern Worksheet docx

Trina's Triangles docx

WRITING EXPRESSIONS THROUGH VISUAL PATTERNS (1) pptx

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, I-SpEd, STEM
Session Number 879
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:15pm PST

882: Persevering in Solving Problems

The Mathematical Practices ask students to persevere in solving problems. This session will discuss and engage the participants in solving problems in multiple ways with a focus on how to help students understand perseverance.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 29020

Speakers

Daniel Ilaria

West Chester University

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Hilton-Plaza A

8 - 12

Strategies STEM
Session Number 882
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton