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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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G.I. PK - 5 [clear filter]
Friday, November 6
 

8:30am PST

130: 'How Do They Relate? Teaching Students to Connect Ideas'
Many students see math as a series of discrete topics, rather than a landscape of interconnected concepts. We'll analyze transcripts, problems, and student work from different classes to develop powerful strategies to teach relational thinking._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
TZ

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Palm Canyon
  G.I. PK - 5

8:30am PST

131: Speed kills...student achievement: What's the alternative?
Teachers are told timed tests are detrimental to students but whatÕs the alternative? In this session, we will explore different ways of conceptually achieving automaticity without using memorization and stressful methods to learn math facts._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Sean Nank

Sean Nank

Adjunct Professor/Researcher/Author, American College of Education
I am a mathematics educator, Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, author, researcher, and consultant. I am a core faculty member at the American College of Education, adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, and... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Tapestry
  G.I. PK - 5

8:30am PST

132: Sparking Deeper Understanding in ELs: It Is Possible!
Can teachers have rigor and emphasize the math standards to spark deeper understanding for ELs? Yes they can! The session presents features of effective lesson design for ELs and then models how to implement them in a lesson taught in Portuguese._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
EC

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Mesquite C
  G.I. PK - 5
  • Session Number ELL
  • Location ( Hotel ) 132
  • Tags PSCC

8:30am PST

133: Promoting DepthÊThrough Students' Representations
It's one thing to promote multiple strategies, but what do we do withÊkids' strategiesÊafter they come out? Research-basedÊsolutions are here, along with tasksÊyou canÊuse next week._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Dent

Ryan Dent

Regional Math Specialist, Lake Elsinore USD
KQ

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Chino B
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

230: Formative Assessment Practices in CGI
How do you know what students already know? Learn about formative assessment practices and strategies teachers use to make ongoing instructional decisions based off student thinking. See the effects of feedback on student learning._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
GC
OL

Routines docx
One of these docx
Number Talks Anticipation Sheet pdf
Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza C
  G.I. PK - 5, CGI

10:30am PST

231: Using Questioning to Spark Deeper Understanding
Questioning can be a powerful tool! By engaging all learners in conversations and discourse, it can be the catalyst to a student-centered classroom. Participants will leave with strategies that will help improve all aspects of instruction._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
GH

Gohar Hamo

Los Angeles Unified School District
avatar for Matthieu Hamo

Matthieu Hamo

Elementary Math Specialist, Glenoaks ES
Have taught grades 3 -8 over 16-year career. Now I am a math coach for grades TK - 6.

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza D
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

232: Fluency: More Than Facts!
Do your students have fluency? What does fluency look like in the classroom? We will investigate these questions through activities, video and discussion. This session will include activities you can implement immediately in your classroom._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Jenn Hagman

Jenn Hagman

Associate Director, Secondary Math, UCLA Math Project
When I'm not working on math problems, or working with teachers, I enjoy crafting and spending time with my husband and cat.
KW

Kelli Wasserman

Math Consultant, CSU San Bernardino

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite C
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

233: DonÕt Wait: Create Math Curriculum on Your iPad Now!
San Francisco Unified leverages technology to implement Common Core Math Standards with Nearpod and our Math Core Curriculum. We will learn what types of math task are the best fit for iPad and a discourse rich classroom._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Glenn Kenyon

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.

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree F
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

234: Guided Planning: Forming a Keystone Habit
Team planning is a "keystone habit" that gains traction as teachers begin to recognize how the benefits ripple into their instruction. Short, focused time spent studying content and curriculum builds confidence and promotes responsive teaching. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Cristina Charney

Cristina Charney

Instructional Specialist K-5 Mathematics, North Thurston Public Schools

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Pueblo B
  G.I. PK - 5

1:30pm PST

330: A ParentÕs Guide for Thinking Tools: The Number Line K-5
A parent presentation for the many uses of the Number Line for grades K-5. Learn how to use this thinking tool for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions to decompose numbers and build reasoning. Handouts are in English and Spanish. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Christina Lincoln-Moore

Christina Lincoln-Moore

Assistant Principal, Los Angeles USD
Christina Lincoln-Moore is an innovative Constructivist educational leader who is tenacious and profoundly dedicated to mindful project-based learning to engender formidable mathematics identities. She taught for LAUSD from 1996 until 2014. She is currently an Assistant Principal... Read More →

Planning an Engaging Family Math Night pdf
Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hilton-Horizon II
  G.I. PK - 5

1:30pm PST

331: Code Code Code Your Bot Gently Down The STEAM!
In this fun hands on session learn the basics of coding and how easy it is to code robots. You don't need to be a computer scientist to learn coding-we're not! You just have to start. Learn Basic unplugged and plugged coding skills to use tomorrow. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
KM
TR

Fractions and Decimals CMC South Learning to Love the Number Line pptx
Fractions Decimals pdf
Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hilton-Tapestry
  G.I. PK - 5

1:30pm PST

332: Using Hundreds Charts-It's For More Than Just Counting
Learn to use hundreds charts for teaching number patterns and theory, operations, and problem solving. Discover new ways to use this simple and easy tool to help your students developer deep mathematical understanding. Fun and engaging!_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
MK

Michelle Kubiak

Teacher 2nd grade, Bishop ES
avatar for Susan Kunze

Susan Kunze

Author, teacher resource materials, Bishop Elementary School- retired
Susan Kunze is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher-educator and resource writer, with nearly four decades of primary teaching experience. Her expertise in curriculum development has been shared as a national and regional conference presenter, a member of the California Common... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite C
  G.I. PK - 5

1:30pm PST

333: More Math Please!
Want your students asking for more math? Join us for a fast-paced session using songs, games, and activities to teach shapes, skip counting, number sense, place value, math facts, and so much more. Monday Morning Activities=YES! FUN=YES!_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
RB
NB

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Renaissance-Ventura
  G.I. PK - 5

3:30pm PST

430: Ignite Deeper Understanding: Educating Your Parent Community
Ignite parentsÕ depth of understanding of the CCSSM Content Standards & 8 Mathematical Practices with informational meetings, parent coffees, & student-led math nights. Receive ready-to-use resources to spark constructive partnerships with parents._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Barb Blanke

Dr. Barb Blanke

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Best Practices in MathematicsCommon Core Professional DevelopmentParent EducationGuided MathDiscourse
avatar for Kimberly Kelly

Kimberly Kelly

Teacher, San Luis Coastal USD

Encore Multi Step Problems Handout pptx
Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza A
  G.I. PK - 5

3:30pm PST

431: Interventions that Ignite Understanding
Students who are behind their grade level peers should have access to effective teaching and learning practices. Learn about 8 researched recommendation for Tier 2 interventions that focus on conceptual understanding and fluency._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Pia Hansen

Pia Hansen

Curriculum Consultant, Math Learning Center

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Renaissance-San Jacinto
  G.I. PK - 5
 
Saturday, November 7
 

8:30am PST

530: Engage Parents in Learning through Family Math Nights
Students succeed when parents are partners in learning. Come explore fun and easy activities to do at a Family Math Night that get parents and students thinking on a deeper level. Leave with lots of ready-to-go ideas. Great for the classroom, too!_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
KH

Probability and Statistics pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock Two
  G.I. PK - 5

8:30am PST

531: Place Value Models; Developing Algorithm Understanding
Place value is a powerful tool that took the human race thousands of years to develop. Go back to elementary school as a student and deepen your content knowledge about the role of place value in the teaching and learning of algorithms_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Linda West

Linda West

Consultant, SMARTTraining, LLC

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Chino B
  G.I. PK - 5

8:30am PST

532: Gaining Deeper Understanding with a Coaching Relationship
We will describe our use of the Content Focused Coaching model in a 2nd grade classroom. We will explain the facets of the coaching cycle and discuss our growth in content, pedagogy, and leadership as well as the benefits for our students._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
LP
CW

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-San Jacinto
  G.I. PK - 5

8:30am PST

533: Beyond Fluency-Deepening Knowledge about What Students Know
Explore our approach to developing and assessing fluency to reflect the depth and goals of the CCSSM. Learn how using the three phases of mastering basic facts through formative assessment has developed our understanding about what students know. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
MO
avatar for Christine Roberts

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.

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Santa Rosa
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

603: 'In the Position of Possibility' Many Mini Lessons Teaching and Learning in the Urban Classroom
Let's explore the challenges and paths to success of teaching students "in the position of possibility" (formerly known as at risk). Textbooks, testing, mandates, decrees, and breakfast service; experience the life of a South Los Angeles teacher through addition, subtraction, multiplication and division mini lessons. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
DW

Fetter2015CMCSouthNoticeWonderHandout pdf
Fetter2015CMCSouthNoticeWonderSlides pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 11:59am PST
Renaissance-Catalina
  G.I. PK - 5, FEATURED |   Featured, FEATURED

10:30am PST

630: Going Beyond Buzz Words: Rigor in the Mathematics Classroom
Does rigorous just mean more difficult? NO! In this presentation, we spark deeper understanding of rigor as a balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill and application as participants classify examples from curriculum and assessment._x000B__x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
SC

Shelbi Cole

Student Achievement Partners
MG

CMC Building Multiplication Fact Fluency Handout pdf
Building Multiplication Fact Fluency pdf
FluencyWithoutFear Cards pdf
FluencyWithoutFear 2015 pdf
06 Raging Rectangles pdf
10 Carolina Clip It pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

631: Using Number Talks to Empower Student Learners
Number Talks are a powerful tool in helping students develop number sense and fluency. Number Talks encourage students' thinking and increase proficiency in the SMPs, helping students transform from rule followers to young mathematicians._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
AD
MP

Talk Number to Me Ratio Table rev pptx
Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite A
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

632: From Access to Ownership: Supporting our ELs in Math
Providing support for your ELs to engage in the Math Practices is crucial! We will use the CA ELD Standards and strategies for collaborative conversations/student discourse to uncover and build on the math in what students say and do._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
LM
MS

Math in Action share pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite C
  G.I. PK - 5
  • Session Number ELL
  • Location ( Hotel ) 632
  • Tags PSCC

10:30am PST

634: The CGI (Cognitive Guided Instruction) Classroom
CGI sparks a deeper understanding of math. WeÕll show you what it looks like while covering all the standards. When you apply CGI, your classroom will have daily academic collaborative discourse! See how it all works using a variety of methods. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
ST

Susan Tate

Teacher, Downey Unified School District
JY

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Chino B
  G.I. PK - 5

10:30am PST

635: Sparking Algebraic Thinking and Problem Solving Without XÕs
Strategies to develop algebraic thinking and to spark deeper understanding with problem solving will be shared. Attendees will be actively engaged with real-life problem solving that promotes algebraic thinking, and solving for unknowns._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Donna L Knoell

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 →

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-San Jacinto
  G.I. PK - 5

1:15pm PST

730: Spark Deeper Understanding of Student Thinking in Base Ten
See how using multiplication and measurement division problems can extend student understanding of base ten. Participants will engage with student work and videos. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
KB

Kathleen Bird

Instructional Coach, Hesperia USD
LP

Linda Picht

Hesperia Unified School District

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy One
  G.I. PK - 5

1:15pm PST

731: It's All About that Task No Trouble
Spark student interest by exploring and developing tasks that engage learners of all levels. Learn how to implement efficient use of manipulatives to provide depth and rigor within instruction, build student confidence, and foster the SMPs._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Nicholas Lopez

Nicholas Lopez

Teacher, Dinuba Unified School District

A Division Mission 2 pdf
A Division Mission Handout pdf
Division Grouping Beans pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy Two
  G.I. PK - 5

1:15pm PST

732: Model with mathematics: why what and how
This presentation addresses mathematical practical standard 4: models with mathematics and its meaning, content, and methods. Participants will be engaged in active learning through specific examples of modeling with mathematical content standards.ÊÊ_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
SA

CMC 2015 Riggs & Wasserman pptx
Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock Three
  G.I. PK - 5

1:15pm PST

733: Parents Discover The Treasures of Sense-Making Strategies!
TK-5 Family Math nights promote parental understanding of CCCS. Come prepared to: get planning ideas, learn a sequence of games to develop fluency; extensive handout provided, see a sample flyer with QR code videos of games for parents and teachers._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
NM

Using Hands on Fractions to Build Conceptual Understanding docx
Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock Two
  G.I. PK - 5

1:15pm PST

734: Go Digital with Go Math!
Explore digital components of Go Math (ThinkCentral). Learn to integrate into whole class, small group, and individualized instruction. Support parent understanding of instructional shifts in California State Standards. Bring your own device._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
BH
avatar for Noelle Kreider

Noelle Kreider

Teacher, Rialto USD

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree F
  G.I. PK - 5

3:15pm PST

830: How can we use district math tasks as formative assessments?
Experience using a data protocol around a single piece of student work to transform the scoring of district math benchmark tasks into a formative experience for teachers and students. We will also explore PD resources on providing student feedback. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
KD
avatar for Julie McGough

Julie McGough

Elementary Math Instructional Specialist, Azusa Unified School District

CMC 2015 pdf
Counting Collection Record Sheet etimation and equation docx
Countingcollectionsclassprofile.doc docx
QuestionstoExtendCollections docx
Upper Grade Counting Collecttions recording sheet extending your thinking docx
Upper Grade Counting Collecttions recording sheet docx
Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Palladium South
  G.I. PK - 5

3:15pm PST

831: iRobot! Do You?
Use robots and coding teach students how to think logically and become effective problem solvers by learning how to code robots. Students will have fun and work cooperatively while learning. This is a fun hands-on session._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
AM
KM

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Roxy One
  G.I. PK - 5

3:15pm PST

832: Warm-ups to Ignite Mathematical Discourse
When students begin with a warm-up, they are primed for problem solving. In this interactive session, participants will walk away with warm-up activities that empower productive talk, hook children into a lesson, and set students up for success._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
MA
DF

CMC Making Connections Explicit pdf
Multiple representations Words Model Symbols pdf
Practices (student and Teacher) docx
Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock Three
  G.I. PK - 5, CGI

3:15pm PST

833: Supporting ELsÕ Problem Solving and Understanding
Attending to a multi-modal environment to support language acquisition gives ELs tools and experiences that affect mathematical understanding and increase number and operational sense. Problem solving tools and strategies are immediately applicable._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
avatar for Nora Ramirez

Nora Ramirez

Executive Director, TODOS: Mathematics for ALL

ThreeReadsWebsiteLink pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Renaissance-Pueblo A
  G.I. PK - 5
 
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