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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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Hilton-Plaza B [clear filter]
Friday, November 6
 

8:30am PST

122: Our CGI Journey
We have been bit by the CGI bug! We are excited to share our two year journey of learning CGI with other teachers that want to create a deeper understanding of math with K-2 students. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
JB
CN

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  PK - 2

10:30am PST

213: Math in the Moment - Exploring Number in Early Childhood
Participants will consider how our youngest learners explore math concepts. How can we extend the common core down to PK/TK? What does math learning look like in the early years? The session will include video and hands-on math activities.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 5103
Speakers
BC

Barbara Chisholm

Early Math Instructional Coach, San Francisco Unified School District
avatar for Noam Szoke

Noam Szoke

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

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  PK - 2

10:30am PST

222: Teacher Moves to Differentiate your CGI Math Lesson
We will share how we differentiate our lessons through word problem types, number choices, and problem solving strategies. We will discuss the different ways students solve problems and the teacher moves that push them towards building efficiency._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
NO
KP

CMC handout land of ten docx
Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  PK - 2, CGI

1:30pm PST

334: Tuning Up Fractions
This shall be a hands-on session using concrete materials to fuse logic, manipulatives and the pictorial stage of learning to forge a deeper undertanding of fractions to solve real world problems using the four operations.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 9356
Speakers
avatar for Linda West

Linda West

Consultant, SMARTTraining, LLC

Tuning Up Fractions Handout pptx
Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  3 - 5

1:30pm PST

343: Mathematics a verb?!
Context matters: Think, Move, Construct. Learn how to use childrenÕs natural curiosity to engage them in deep mathematical thinking around real-life contexts. Examples from both Dual Language and English-only classroom projects will be shared._x000B__x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
RH
RV

Places theyll go complet with tasks pdf
Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  3 - 5, CGI

3:30pm PST

442: An Expanded Role for Equations
Student video will introduce us to a new role for equations. We will examine 4 categories of equations that can help children build on their understanding of fraction quantities and their relationships._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
DB
JC

tgif math pdf
Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  3 - 5
 
Saturday, November 7
 

8:30am PST

582: Understanding Algebraic Functions Ð Going Deeper
Come experience activities to lead students to a deeper understanding of functions. Participate in a human graph to explore functions, (domain, range, and asymptotes), and in other activities to modify linear, quadratic and exponential functions. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
BR

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  9 - 12

10:30am PST

682: Doing Vs. Listening: Experience The Magic Of Cards With Math
We all know that we must get the students engaged to spark a deeper understanding. Come and experience how the fun of discovering the mathematics behind cards tricks is engaging, addicting, and mathematically rewarding. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
CC

Cherlyn Converse

Professor, CSU Fullerton
BC

Bianca Converse

CSU Fullerton

NUTTY FUNCTION pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  9 - 12

1:15pm PST

735: How Big? How Much? Exploring Measurement and Data
Come experience how to use appropriate tools strategically to help student develop the concept of measurement. By collecting and analyzing data, you will experience hands on lessons that help students persevere.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 20340
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer North Morris

Jennifer North Morris

Marana HS
Coaching Professional Development K-12

CMC 2015 Handout How Much? pdf
Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  3 - 5

1:15pm PST

780: Shifting Cognitive Load through Geometric Transformations
How can geometric transformations spark discussion and a deeper understanding? Teachers experience problems that allow students to discover and see the need for the most important elements of transformations, leading to congruence and similarity. _x000B__x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
YM

Yekaterina Milvidskaia

Mathematics Teacher, Vista Unified School District
TT

Tiana Tebelman

Math Teacher, Vista USD, MfA San Diego, YouCubed
I have been teaching 8th grade math at Vista Magnet Middle School in Vista for 6 years. I have been trained in DNR instruction by Guershon Harel through the Math for America San Diego program and in complex instruction and mindset through Jo Boaler. These trainings have greatly shaped... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  9 - 12

3:15pm PST

881: Doing Vs. Listening: Experience The Magic Of Cards With Math
We all know that we must get the students engaged to spark a deeper understanding. Come and experience how the fun of discovering the mathematics behind cards tricks is engaging, addicting, and mathematically rewarding. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:
Speakers
CC

Cherlyn Converse

Professor, CSU Fullerton
BC

Bianca Converse

CSU Fullerton

02 Introduction Talking Points docx
03 Modeling Examples from Common Core docx
Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Hilton-Plaza B
  9 - 12
 
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