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Friday, October 25
8:30am PDT
Rate of Change: Algebra to Calculus
What if you could help students see slope not as an equation to memorize, but as a representation of real events? Get out of your seats to model relationships between position and time using hands-on data collection. Learn some surprising things about teaching rate of change from algebra through calculus.
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Curtis Brown
Curtis Brown taught mathematics and AP Statistics for several years in Pasadena, TX and spent 5 years working for the National Math and Science Initiative as the Statistics Curriculum Coordinator. He currently works as the Math Segment Manager for Texas Instruments Inc. Since starting... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada
Intermediate to Secondary, Exhibitor | Intermediate, Exhibitor | Middle, Exhibitor | Secondary, Exhibitor
8:30am PDT
Solidify Student Success in Mathematics
Discover a suite of adaptive and game-based systems to enhance your math lessons and solidify student success! These programs support conceptual understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts, and with comprehensive data reporting and additional teacher support materials, teachers can easily identify where and when intervention is required. Engage in research-based instructional methods that focus attention, encourage growth and provide a safe environment for all learners!
Speakers
Lindsay Beaulieu
Implementation Coordinator, ExploreLearning
Lindsay Beaulieu has taught in the classroom for the past ten years and has witnessed the impact of Gizmos on student understanding. Lindsay has been using Gizmos in the classroom since she began teaching. Lindsay joined ExploreLearning last year as an Implementation Coordinator to... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Macdonald F, Fairmont4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada
Primary to Intermediate, Exhibitor | Primary, Exhibitor | Intermediate, Exhibitor
10:05am PDT
Using Creativity and Art to Inspire Joyful Coding and STEAM for All Students and Teachers
Come experiences how learning grounded in creativity & art can ignite engagement, interest, & passion in all students for coding and STEAM in math. We will model pedagogical approaches that are most appropriate for students and teachers new to coding. Code music on a Micro:bit? Create beautiful geometric designs with TI-Rover?
Speakers
Tom Steinke
Tom has been a math educator and consultant for 30 years, advocating for the effective use of technology to enhance student learning. Through this advocacy work, Tom served a National T^3 Instructor for over 20 years. Tom is now the Educational Technology Consultant for Texas Instruments... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada
Intermediate to Secondary, Exhibitor | Intermediate, Exhibitor | Middle, Exhibitor | Secondary, Exhibitor
12:00pm PDT
Empowering Math Educators: Launching Your MathUP Journey with a 20-Day Plan
An increasing number of BC teachers are using MathUP, but it takes some getting used to.
This session will suggest a great way to start the new school year establishing a positive math culture in your classroom and getting both you and your students comfortable with this very rich resource. And, by the way, your first 20 math classes are already planned!
Speakers
Marian Small
Author and International Professional Development Consultant for Improved Mathematics Education
Marian Small has authored more than 100 resources for teachers and students at the K- 12 level. She writes and speaks about K-12 math around the world. Her focus is on teacher questioning to get at the important math, to include and extend all students, and to focus on critical thinking... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Macdonald A, Fairmont
Primary to Intermediate, Exhibitor | Primary, Exhibitor | Intermediate, Exhibitor
1:35pm PDT
A personalized and adaptive math learning path thanks to AI
Matific is an award-winning and pedagogically rigorous mathematics learning platform used by millions of learners worldwide. Designed by pedagogical experts and developed with a goal of providing a deep conceptual understanding of the foundational building blocks in K-7mathematics, Matific's vision is to provide every learner with a mathematical experience of the highest possible quality. Our artificial intelligence and report system propel Matific to be the #1 numeracy resource throughout Canada.Matific is designed to include a variety of assignments to ensure the learners learn and practice all the concepts included in your curriculum. This session will be conducted in English but teachers who work in French or in another language will get to see how Matific supports 45 languages.
Speakers
Renée Michaud
Consultante en mathématiques/Math Consultant, RLM Consulting
Renée Michaud is an independent Mathematics Consultant. She provides professional development to a variety of schools and school districts in French and in English in Western Canada and beyond. She has presented various math sessions at Alberta Teachers’ Conventions over the past... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT
Emerald A, Westin4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3
Primary to Middle, AI, Exhibitor | Primary, AI, Exhibitor | Intermediate, AI, Exhibitor | Middle, AI, Exhibitor
Saturday, October 26
10:05am PDT
Growing Mathematicians with Number Lines
In this session, teachers will learn the importance of using number lines. Number Lines support students with whole numbers, fractions, and decimal fractions. Teachers will leave with ideas on using the number line and progression from grades k-5.
Speakers
Rob Nickerson
Learning Services Educator, ORIGO Education
Rob Nickerson has dedicated the past 34 years to elementary - mathematics education. He served 20 years in Jeffco Schools (Colorado) as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and district mathematics content specialist. For the past 14 years, he works with ORIGO Education supporting... Read More →
Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Frontenac A, Fairmont4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada
Primary to Intermediate, Exhibitor | Primary, Exhibitor | Intermediate, Exhibitor
