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Opening Session Wednesday,  November 12   Dan Meyer, Stanford University; Stanford, California Beyond Relevance &Real World: Stronger Strategies for Student Engagement   Relevance and the real world are often seen as the most effective strategies for engaging students in difficult mathematics, but both strategies are limited and can fail in crucial ways. We'll add strategies to our repertoire, looking at research-based methods for creating need and developing a question instead.

Featured Presentations  

Don Balka
Saint Mary’s College
Challenges for Rigor in the Mathematics Classroom

Michael Boardman
Pacific University
Trends in the Interface between High School and College Mathematics

Michael Bolling
Virginia Department of Education
Mathematical Madness  

Diane J. Briars
President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Mathematics Education Consultant
Turning College- and Career-Ready Standards into Student Learning: What It Takes  

Gail Burrill
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Michigan State University
What Is Good Mathematics?How Do We Teach It Well?  

Marsha Davis
Eastern Connecticut State University
Revitalizing Statistics,Using Videos, Applets, and Projects  

Francis (Skip) Fennell
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; McDaniel College
Common Core Mathematics Upside Down: Flipping PD and Engaging Teachers!  

Linda Gojak
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, John Carroll University
Good Questions That Promote Student Understanding  

Latrenda Knighten
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
"1, 2, 3, 4 – Math,Engagement, and Common Core!"  

Steven Leinwand
American Insitutes for Research
How to Shift Mindsets from Remembering How to Understanding Why  

LouAnn Lovin
James Madison University
Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully for Struggling Learners  

Eric Milou
Rowan University
Engaging Students via Technology with Video Tasks  

Stuart J. Murphy
MathStart
Great Early Math Attitudes= Later Successful Math Learners!  

Cathy Seeley
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin
Mathematical Habits of Mind—Helping Students Become Doers of Mathematics  

Joy Whitenack
Virginia Commonwealth University
Working with Future Teachers: Teaching and Learning for Understanding  

Rose Zbiek
Board of Directors, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; The Pennsylvania State University
Modeling as Both Means and Ends to Learning Valued Mathematics  

Strands  

	Common Core Strand Regardless of whether a state is adopting the Common Core State Standards or not, all teachers are committed to teaching the Common Core subjects by using the best pedagogy available.  Look for the symbol above for sessions that will elaborate on content and pedagogy involved in teaching the Common Core State Standards.
	Diverse Learners Strand Diverse learners include students who are culturally, intellectually, and socially diverse.  The sessions in this strand will highlight ways to use a variety of instructional techniques based on research. By targeting specific cultural needs and learning characteristics, teachers will begin to recognize specific barriers to learning mathematics and determine ways to close the achievement gap.
	Elementary Strand Sessions in this strand will explore various ways that mathematics content taught in the early years can be integrated into a continuum of learning. They will offer successful strategies for using hands-on activities, formative assessments, and technology geared toward early learners.
	STEM This strand focuses on how the critical role of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education can be supported through innovative classroom strategies. The inclusion of science and engineering applications in core mathematics is the target of these sessions.
	Technology Strand The role of technology in the mathematics classroom continues to evolve. Attend these sessions to learn how virtual manipulatives, video, and virtual classrooms are providing teachers with an abundance of ways to use technology to enhance their classrooms.

Regional Conference Topics     

In addition to the focus strands, presentations will cover current math education topics, including the following:

• Algebra 
• Assessment
• Calculus & Discrete Mathematics
• Communication, Connections & Representation
• Data Analysis & Probability
• Equity & Diversity Issues
• Geometry & Measurement
• Number & Operations
• Problem Solving & Reasoning
• Professional Development, Coaching & Mentoring
       

Formats and Presentation Types     

Sessions 
With a wide variety of topics, new ideas, and innovations for your classroom, you and your students will benefit from the wide selection of sessions. Both sessions and research sessions will be 60 minutes and set in theater-style rooms.

Gallery Workshops
Gallery workshops are 90 minutes long and allow attendees to participate in hands-on activities, with additional gallery seating for observers. You’ll walk away with manipulatives, activities, and handouts for your classroom. 

Exhibitor Workshops 
Looking for more in-depth and personal interaction with exhibitors? If you do, plan to attend the Exhibitor Workshops. Held on Thursday and Friday, these workshops showcase exhibitors' products and services, with hands-on demonstrations and detailed information. You’ll find these presentations marked in program books with the symbol  .

Note: All presentations are open to conference participants. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserving spaces in line or saving seats is not permitted.  
 

Schedule Overview