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

173: Discover M3 Concept- Making Math Meaningful

Discover how to incorporate Standards for Mathematical Practice in math content to broaden the goal of math education from mere mastery of algorithms to development of critical thinking & problem solving skills through a theme based lesson plan

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3112

Speakers

Deepika Srivastava

STEAM & Innovation Coordinator, Redlands Unified School District

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Gift, ELL
Session Number 173
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

8:30am PST

187: Sparking the SMPs Ð Make Sense Reason and Model

From manipulatives to algebra, geometry, and technology - explore rich problems from math history and data collection activities designed to help students engage in the Standards for Mathematical Practice and make math/science connections._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Betty Gasque

Retired Mathematics Teacher, Mathematics Consultant

Betty taught mathematics at Marion High School in Marion, South Carolina for many years and also at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. She has presented at national, state, and local conferences and also conducted AP Calculus workshops for the College Board Southern Region... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

9 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 187
Tags PSCC

10:30am PST

251: Battling Zombies with STEM Strategies

Use the "Zombie Craze" to make STEM become "un-dead" in your science classroom! This is not only a hands-on session, but a brains-on session, as well!_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Jeff Lukens

National Education Consultant, Retired Science Teacher

Curriculum integration, especially science and math, is my educational passion. The use of handheld technology is paramount to having students see the connections between science and math in the high school classroom.

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

G.I. 6 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 251
Tags PSCC

1:30pm PST

365: Creating a Puppy Ð A Transformational Geometry Activity

Participants will create designs, including a 'puppy', on their graphing calculators using lists and statplot. They will then investigate what happens when different combinations of the positive and negative x-values and y-values are graphed. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Fred Decovsky

Teachers Teaching with Technology

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

6 - 8

Location ( Hotel ) 365
Tags PSCC

1:30pm PST

379: Zombies in the High School Classroom

Are you a fan of The Walking Dead or Call of Duty? Join us to investigate how zombies can be used to integrate math, science & English in a way that interests students as they learn about exponential growth curves, the spread of disease & history

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 334558

Speakers

Dr. Leann Iacuone

Assistant Principal, Riverside Unified

Assistant Principal

Elizabeth Wilson Ludy

RUSD

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

8 - 12

Strategies STEM, Tech
Session Number 379
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

3:30pm PST

486: Toward Deeper Understanding of Exponential Functions

Come experience investigations with exponential functions. We will do some kinesthetic activities that will help your students develop a deeper understanding of exponential growth and decay, activities to which high school students can relate._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Staci Shackelford

Whittier Union High School District

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

9 - 12

Session Number I/SpEd
Location ( Hotel ) 486
Tags PSCC

8:30am PST

590: Modeling Mathematics in Algebra

Participants will engage in a variety of activities where modeling is the focus. Participants will discuss how multiple representations help to create well rounded math models. Content will be focused around topics in Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Katie Martinez

Math Teacher, La Costa Canyon High School

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

9 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 590
Tags PSCC

10:30am PST

686: Tech Skills for Student Success on the AP Calculus Exam

AP Calculus is a course that requires a variety of technology resources for student visualization and exploration. This session explores calculator active AP Calculus questions and TI-Nspire user skills to complete them._x000B__x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Veronica Carlson

Math Teacher, Glendale UHSD

Kim Thomas

Math Teacher and Title I Coordinator, Moon Valley HS/Glendale UHSD

I am a high school math teacher in Arizona, an AYA Math NBCT, and a T3 National Instructor. I am passionate about teaching with technology to promote student understanding and exploration of mathematics.

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

9 - 12

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 686
Tags PSCC

1:15pm PST

736: Which Fraction Representation is Best

Use and compare the strengths and weaknesses of various representations for the four operations on fractions, including number lines, arrays, area models and group models.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 140986

Speakers

Lynne Redman-Co

Instructor, UCLA Curtis Center

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

3 - 5

Session Number 736
Location ( Hotel ) PSCC

1:15pm PST

755: Yes You Can Math Teachers! Collect Your Own Data!

Integrating math and science shouldn't just be a good idea, it should be the law! This is a key component of STEM! Come learn how easy, important, and fun it is to collect and analyze data as a part of good, solid, and responsible STEM education._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Jeff Lukens

National Education Consultant, Retired Science Teacher

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

G.I. 6 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 755
Tags PSCC

3:15pm PST

854: Discover Transformational Geometry in 15 Seconds Grades 8-11

Hands-on experience. Play-Investigate-Explore-Discover geometric properties. Using a handheld, iPad, or software, students become engaged quickly, deeply. Free materials. Integrate creative exploration and pedagogy via technology and collaboration._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Tom Reardon

Math teacher and technology specialist, Fitch High School / Youngstown State University

Tom Reardon taught mathematics for 35 years at Fitch High School, where he served as department chair, and for 39 years at Youngstown State University in Ohio. He has been doing Professional Development in mathematics technology for school districts across the U.S. and internationally... Read More →

A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS pdf

Interview and Introduce pdf

WHAT'S IN A NAME pdf

Criteria for Discussion Worthy Tasks docx

Group Roles pdf

Four Steps to Productive Talk pdf

Setting Up Norms pdf

Why use Talk pdf

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
PSCC-Smoke Tree B

G.I. 6 - 12

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 854
Tags PSCC