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

186: What Math is Important in ÒAlgebra II and PreCalculusÓ?

What should students know to be prepared for career and collegiate math? Why are concepts like logarithms important and how can we make sure students really understand them? What is the role of dynamic interactive technology in making this happen?_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Gail Burrill

Michigan State University

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

9 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 186
Tags PSCC

10:30am PST

284: AP Calculus: Connecting and Developing Math Practices

College Board recently updated the AP Calculus courses, which debut in 2016. The workshop will focus on how the Mathematical Practices for AP Calculus connect to exam items and how teachers can support students in the development of these Practices._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Gail Burrill

Michigan State University

Benjamin Hedrick

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Mesquite F

9 - 12, AP Calculus

Strategies AP Calculus
Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 284
Tags PSCC

1:30pm PST

385: Intutiion to Formal Math: Engaging Contexts Spark Learning

Engaging students with interesting contextualized problems provides experiences leading to conceptual understanding, and deep understanding of formal mathematical ideas. Experience classroom activities in algebra and statistics that do just that!_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Jim Short

Math Coordinator, Ventura County Office of Education

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

9 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 385
Tags 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

484: Look Who's Talking! Mathematics Discourse in the Classroom

Go beyond checking for understanding! Participate in several student interaction strategies that promote student discourse and provide students with deeper understanding. Walk away with something that can be immediately implemented in the classroom._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Kathleen Monegan

Esmeralda Orozco

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

9 - 12

Session Number ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 484
Tags 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

586: Rich Tasks: Collaboration and Conceptual Understanding

Matching multiple representations to get overview of topic and deepen understanding. Missing representations will be created. Protocols modeled to support mathematical discourse, collaboration, conceptual understanding, and formative assessment._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Matthew Taylor

Instructional Specialist Mathematics, New Visions for Public Schools

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

9 - 12

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 586
Tags 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

685: Cafe Patternea: A project-based introduction to algebra

Experience a differentiated project we use to motivate algebraic thinking. Students choose and describe visual patterns with multiple representations. Dissonance created by different looking equivalent expressions motivates skills. You will do math!_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Carolyn Gray

Avery Pickford

Math Teacher, Lick-Wilmerding High School

The way I teach math != the way I was taught math. This is my Nth year teaching, but I haven't come close to "figuring it all out." I try to get my students to do as much of the thinking as possible, and I am particularly interested in the teaching and learning of mathematical habits... Read More →

2 PlaygroundTaskV1 HS Campbell pdf

6 PlaygroundTaskV2 HS Campbell pdf

11 Transcript HS Campbell pdf

5 StudentWork V1 Meggan pdf

3 StudentWork V1 Andre pdf

4 StudentWork V1 Sharilynn pdf

7 StudentWork V2 Faith pdf

8 StudentWork V2 Leah pdf

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

9 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 685
Tags PSCC

1:15pm PST

752: Student Discourse - Let the Students Do the Thinking

Rich math activity supporting participant discussion. Other activities supporting collaboration and brainstorming will be done so that participants can share strategies they already know. All activities have formats applicable to lessons._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Matthew Taylor

Instructional Specialist Mathematics, New Visions for Public Schools

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

G.I. 6 - 12

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 752
Tags PSCC

3:15pm PST

863: Shorten Your Scope and Sequence Without Sacrificing Content

This session will provide you with insights for layering content. While reviewing statistical reasoning, geometry, and ratios and proportions, we will look at classroom structures and lesson planning that lead to deeper understanding in less time._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

J.J. Martinez

Lead Scheduler, Citrus Valley High/Redlands Unified

Tim Rochester

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

6 - 8

Location ( Hotel ) 863
Tags PSCC

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