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

178: Using the Math Practices to Focus Teacher Inquiry

We will explore how teachers can collaborate using the Standards for Mathematical Practice to support student learning and deepen their professional learning about mathematics, pedagogy and have a lens for formative assessment.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 3987

Speakers

Michael Simone

New Visions for Public Schools

Matthew Taylor

Instructional Specialist Mathematics, New Visions for Public Schools

Using the Math Practices to Focus Teacher Inquiry Slides pptx

UsingtheMathPracticestoFocusTeacherInquiry BOOKLET pdf

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Sierra

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 178
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

8:30am PST

189: Constructions Portfolio: Spark it Digitally

Constructing figures along with some tech-help is a great way to showcase the "old-with-new" methods of teaching for a deeper understanding. Come explore how to expand your construction skills and make it digitally spark!_x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Sherrina Clark

Friday November 6, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Sierra

9 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 189
Tags Renaissance

10:30am PST

273: Supporting Meaningful Mathematical Student Discourse

Many teachers have heard it is important for students to work in groups and to have student discussions. Creating a setting where that supports this being done in a meaningful way requires planning and reflection.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 8296

Speakers

Matthew Taylor

Instructional Specialist Mathematics, New Visions for Public Schools

Supporting Student Discourse Slides pptx

Supportingstudentdiscoursequestionnaire docx

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

8 - 12

Strategies Asmt, STEM
Session Number 273
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

10:30am PST

287: From Seeing Dots to Lewis Carroll

The Algebra 2 Common Core standards address using "Structure of an Expression to identify ways to rewrite it". We will explore a thread of activities that help your students make these connections._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Maureen Burkhart

LAUSD

Michelle Katz

Northridge Academy High School, LAUSD

I've been teaching for 34 years in Los Angeles Unified School District. I am a National Board Certified Teacher,and I've been honored as a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science twice, in 2009 and 2013. I am the President of the Greater Los Angeles... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

9 - 12

Session Number ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 287
Tags Renaissance

1:30pm PST

387: Getting High School Students to Communicate Mathematically

Geometry & Algebra 2 teachers will take a deeper look at communicating reasoning. Come to this interactive session to take away a variety of strategies to incorporate communication into your instruction & assessments._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Katie DeGraffenreid

Secondary Math TOSA, PYLUSD

Megan Scott

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

9 - 12

Session Number Asmt, ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 387
Tags Renaissance

1:30pm PST

323: What Does Maker Education Have To Do With Math?

Learn what Maker Education is, specific details about how it connects to our Math curriculum, and how it supports STEM and 21st century learning as well as possible school structures that support this type of learning.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 9226

Speakers

Joshua Curtiss

Math Teacher, Tulare County Office of Education

I am a high school teacher turned Math Consultant turned back into teacher. I have been bitten by the maker bug and have launched the first ever maker class in my school. It has been extremely challenging, but incredibly rewarding. I am eager and excited to present what I have... Read More →

Casey Shea

Maker Education Coordinator, Sonoma County Office of Education - ESS Department

Casey Shea is the Curriculum Coordinator for Maker Education at the Sonoma County Office of Education and teaches in the Sonoma State University Maker Certificate program and the North Coast School of Education Credential Program. Casey worked with Dale Dougherty of Makermedia to... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

PK - 5

Strategies STEM, I-SpEd
Session Number 323
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:30pm PST

489: Algebra & Functions: Look for Structure & Repeated Reasoning

Through problem solving activities that spark deeper understanding, we will explore Standards for Mathematical Practice 7 & 8 in the context of some interesting CCSSM algebra and function standards and tasks. Coherence will be emphasized._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Anne Cawley

Joshua Chesler

Friday November 6, 2015 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

9 - 12

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 489
Tags Renaissance

8:30am PST

592: Statistics in Int 3:Be Random & Normal...w/ Margin for Error

Demystify the CCSS for Statistics in Integrated 3/Alg 2. We will deepen understanding of randomness in different settings, normal curves and simulations to get a feel for margin of error through activities. Scaffolded handouts will be provided._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Renee Kollar-Bachman

Teacher/Dept Chair, Vista Unified School District

I am a math and drama geek. I have taught AP Stats for a long time and have been part of the AP Reading for 8 years. I'm also an Integrated 1 teacher. In my spare time, I teach dance, choreograph all our musicals and watch San Diego Padres games with my family.

Tina Shinsato

Math Teacher, Rancho Buena Vista HS

Talk to me about your favorite places to kayak, hike, and bike in the Sierras...and where we're going for lunch.

Saturday November 7, 2015 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Renaissance-Sierra

9 - 12

Session Number ELL
Location ( Hotel ) 592
Tags Renaissance

10:30am PST

608: Practices Practices & More Practices - A Focus on Teaching

Empower your students to Think, Communicate, and Make Sense of Mathematics. Explore the connection between the Standards for Mathematical Practice, the Math Teaching Practices, and the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Math Discussions. _x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Donna Lione

Assistant Director, Student Welfare and Success, Temecula Valley Unified School District

Saturday November 7, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

Teacher Ed

Location ( Hotel ) 608
Tags Renaissance

1:15pm PST

742: Teaching EL Math Students Through Rich Tasks

Participants will experience how rich math problems can be used as language catalysts in heterogeneous classrooms while maintaining high cognitive demand and promote meaningful interactions between all students.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 20404

Speakers

Glenn Kenyon

Teacher on Special Assignment, SFUSD

Math content specialist in the SFUSD Math Department who believes in the promise of digital resources as tools to ensure that all students and teachers will make sense of rigorous mathematics in ways that are creative, interactive, and relevant.

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 →

Math In the Moment Handouts zip

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

3 - 8

Strategies ELL, Eq
Session Number 742
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

1:15pm PST

785: Use Statistics to Understand the World Around You

Engage in a lesson that promotes classroom discussion using statistics to analyze city demographics. Then dig deeper into statistics as we work through topics on causation and correlation. Resources from the UCLA Curtis Center summer institute given._x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Elyse McVerry

Michael Nakamaye

Saturday November 7, 2015 1:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

9 - 12

Session Number Asmt
Location ( Hotel ) 785
Tags Renaissance

3:15pm PST

879: From Seeing Dots to Lewis Carroll

The Algebra 2 Common Core Standards address using Structure of an Expression to identify ways to rewrite it. We will explore a thread of activities that help your students make these connections.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 28949

Speakers

Maureen Burkhart

LAUSD

Michelle Katz

Northridge Academy High School, LAUSD

Dodgson Discovery docx

Seeing Dots docx

Tile Pattern Worksheet docx

Trina's Triangles docx

WRITING EXPRESSIONS THROUGH VISUAL PATTERNS (1) pptx

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

8 - 12

Strategies Eq, I-SpEd, STEM
Session Number 879
Location ( Hotel ) Renaissance

3:15pm PST

859: Building Classroom Culture: Restorative Justice and Circles

ItÕs relationships that make our students want to perform. The quick end of class question. The deeper outside of class conversation. This session gives educators a model for building positive relationships using Restorative Justice and Circles._x000B__x000B__x000B_EVALUATION POLL CODE:

Speakers

Anne Schwartz

Saturday November 7, 2015 3:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Renaissance-Sierra

G.I. 6 - 12

Location ( Hotel ) 859
Tags Renaissance