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

145: Counting Collections: Developing Number Sense with Fractions

Counting complex collections in the Upper grades enriches and deepens our work in developing number concepts and key mathematical properties. This session will focus on why we devote time out of our full math curriculum to count with older students._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Julie Kern

Kim Morchower

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Plaza C

3 - 5, CGI

Strategies CGI
Session Number I/SpEd
Location ( Hotel ) 145
Tags Hilton

8:30am PST

117: Counting & Number Sense with Young Children

In this session we will explore different ways that young children develop number sense via counting, and how we support them in the discovery of wide range of strategies that helps them to demonstrate their thinking.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 49646

Speakers

Linnea Paul

UCLA

Rosie Torres

UCLA Lab School

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Plaza C

PK - 2, CGI

Strand CGI
Strategies Eq
Session Number 117
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

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

Gabby Cardenas

Olivia Lozano

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

Strategies CGI
Session Number Asmt, ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 230
Tags Hilton

10:30am PST

214: Math Lab: Let’s Explore Let’s Share

We share activities and strategies promoting a class culture of discussion and exploration resulting in student ownership and confident problem solvers. Class videos indicate productive struggle while students are meeting the SMP’s in a CGI inspired classroom

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 4575

Speakers

Gordon Smoire

Teacher, LAUSD

I have taught Kinder through Second grades in LAUSD for the last 18 years. My interest is conceptual learning and creating a classroom culture that accepts success and mistakes. I use concepts from trainings that I have attended in CGI through UCLA, as well as concepts from a Growth... Read More →

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

PK - 2, CGI

Strand CGI
Strategies ELL, Eq, Gift
Session Number 214
Location ( Hotel ) Hilton

1:30pm PST

320: Counting & Number Sense with Young Children

Come see how children develop number sense through counting and the exploration of numbers in the immediate environment using a CGI approach. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Linnea Paul

UCLA

Rosie Torres

UCLA Lab School

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza C

PK - 2, CGI

Strategies CGI
Session Number ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 320
Tags Hilton

3:30pm PST

421: Supporting the Development of Young Children's Counting

In this CGI session we will consider how attending to the details of what children do as they count can create opportunities to respond in ways that recognize and build from childrenÕs partial and emerging understanding of counting principles._x000B__x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Nick Johnson

Research & Professional Development, San Diego State Univ

Angela Turrou

Establishing a Culture of Perseverance in Your Classroom (002) pdf

ED Week Dweck docx

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza C

PK - 2

Location ( Hotel ) 421
Tags Hilton

8:30am PST

583: Making Sense of Statistics in Algebra 2

Participants will engage in activities and discussion around different ways students can connect with statistics, especially in vocabulary and the interpretation of data and their measures of spread. Ready-for-use resources will be provided._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Jacob Castaneda

Akonam Okoye

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Hilton-Plaza C

9 - 12

Session Number Asmt, ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 583
Tags Hilton

10:30am PST

660: What to Do When Group Work IsnÕt Working

We will discuss common group work issues and provide specific strategies and resources for addressing them. After implementing these techniques, our students were able to work collaboratively and develop a deeper understanding of mathematics. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Yekaterina Milvidskaia

Mathematics Teacher, Vista Unified School District

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 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Hilton-Plaza C

6 - 8

Session Number I/SpEd, ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 660
Tags Hilton

1:15pm PST

781: Well Designed Collaborative Groups+Modeling=Math Practices

Come select a modeling problem from a list of three; work with a group based on anticipated problem solving approach; monitor progress. Discuss how this approach builds an environment where sense making, strong discussion, and perseverance thrives._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

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 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Hilton-Plaza C

9 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 781
Tags Hilton

3:15pm PST

862: Developing Students Algebraic Thinking and Academic Language

Participants will engage in activities that build studentsÕ access to and confidence in doing rigorous mathematics, in particular for English learners, through problem-solving tasks that develop algebraic thinking and academic language proficiency. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Jeanne Ramos

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

6 - 8

Session Number ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 862
Tags Hilton