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

150: At the intersection of not very-traveled roads

In this session the regular pentagon will be the master of ceremonies guiding our integration of school mathematics with the MPs, creating meaningful connections among school ideas, between mathematical ideas and other subjects, and with daily life._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Greisy Winicki Landman

Professor, Dept of Mathematics and Statistics

Wheel Shop Level B solution (1) pdf

CMC 2015 Wallace Fischman Handout pdf

Wheel Shop Level C table pdf

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

G.I. 6 - 12

Session Number ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 150
Tags 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

250: No Heads or Tails: The Juicy Middle of Real Word Problems

You will never present a word problem the same ever again! Experience how to unlock the secret to studentÕs sense making and perseverance. Learn how to present word problems authentically causing student to love word problems. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Tim McCaffrey

Mathematics Coordinator, Secondary Instruction, Fontana Unified

I have taught middle and high school mathematics. I have also served as a Teacher on Assignment coaching teachers and current serve as the mathematics coordinator.

Gasque Session 250 CMC South 2015 pdf

CARTEMP 8xp

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

G.I. 6 - 12

Session Number I/SpEd, ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 250
Tags 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

382: Identifying & Creating Quality HS Tasks to Motivate Students

Participants will engage in several high school level tasks that motivate students & deepen understanding. We will explore the criteria for quality & effective tasks as well as how to transform any problem into a quality task. Handouts included._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Suzie Fore

Teacher, West Ada School District

Jannelle Olivier

Common Core Support Teachers, San Diego Unified School District

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

9 - 12

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 382
Tags Hard Rock

3:30pm PST

460: Identifying & Creating Quality MS Tasks to Motivate Students

Participants will engage in middle school level tasks that motivate students and deepen understanding. We will explore the criteria for quality and effective tasks, as well as how to transform any problem into a quality task. Handouts included._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Suzie Fore

Teacher, West Ada School District

Jannelle Olivier

Common Core Support Teachers, San Diego Unified School District

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock One

6 - 8

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 460
Tags Hard Rock

8:30am PST

522: Number Sense and a Love of Math Pre-K to Grade 3

Some math skills need more than coverage. Number sense is the essential foundation, and must be developed to competency to allow students to become successful math learners for life. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Bob Sornson

President, Early Learning Foundation

The Early Learning Foundation works with schools, parents, and community organizations to help every child have a chance to build the foundation of early learning success. In math learning, we offer a simple way to track each child's progress toward COMPETENCY in every essential... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock One

PK - 2

Session Number Asmt, I/SpEd
Location ( Hotel ) 522
Tags Hard Rock

10:30am PST

615: Lil' Mathematicians Workstations

We will use hands on activities for young learners to extend and apply the knowledge to other subject area. Other focus areas include: setting up an engaging classroom environment,classroom management tips, and innovative ways implement activities.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 16516

Speakers

Shalek Chappill

Master Teacher , Educational R&D, Resource Area For Teaching - RAFT

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock One

PK - 2

Strategies Eq, Asmt, STEM
Session Number 615
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

10:30am PST

622: Developing Competency for Essential Pre-K and K Math Skills

Some early math skills deserve more than coverage. They are fundamental to a child's ability to become a successful math learner for life. These crucial skills must be developed to competency to allow students to become math learners for life. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Bob Sornson

President, Early Learning Foundation

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hard Rock-Woodstock One

PK - 2

Session Number Asmt, I/SpEd
Location ( Hotel ) 622
Tags Hard Rock

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

720: Developing Competency for Gr 1 and 2 Essential Math Skills

Speakers

Bob Sornson

President, Early Learning Foundation

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

PK - 2

Session Number Asmt, I/SpEd
Location ( Hotel ) 720
Tags Hard Rock

3:15pm PST

845: 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: 28321

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 create... Read More →

Kristyl Nuckolls

Teacher, Upland Unified School District

Composing Problem Solving in your Common Core Classroom pptx

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

3 - 8

Strategies Eq, Asmt
Session Number 845
Location ( Hotel ) Hard Rock

3:15pm PST

822: Performance Tasks in the Primary Classroom

What are performance tasks for primary students and how can we use them as a formative assessment tool? We will examine authentic performance tasks and identify what makes a good task for young students. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Annie Graton

Abbey Shaw Linder

Rio School District

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

PK - 2

Session Number Asmt, ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 822
Tags Hard Rock