2024 Northwest Mathematics Conference: Full Schedule

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8:30am PDT

Improving Math Instruction through Reflective Conversations

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Callaghan, Westin

Follow our district’s journey to provide a productive, trusting environment to engage in continuous professional learning through reflective conversations around math instruction. This model elevates teacher voice and practice while learning how to "talk about instruction" with a lens on improvement, growth, and peer mentorship. You will see how powerful self observation can be and how the partnership of a trusted peer can support growth in both educators. You and your team will leave inspired and ready to conduct this meaningful learning in your own school and department.

Speakers

Shannon Parvankin

Secondary Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Gresham-Barlow School District

Shannon began her career as a middle school math teacher. After 15 years in the classroom, she became an instructional coach working with MS and HS math teachers and focusing on supporting multilingual students through structured discourse. Throughout her coaching tenure, she facilitated... Read More →

NWMC Reflective Conversations pdf

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Callaghan, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

8:30am PDT

Academic Coaching in Mathematics Classrooms

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Glacier, Westin

This session will bring forward the process of teacher coaching in mathematics classrooms. The coaching cycle will be discussed, resources shared on how to initiate the process, anecdotal evidence along with opportunities to brain-storm and analyze case-studies. Elements of Lesson Study and collaborative approach to teaching mathematics will be the lenses of this session.

Speakers

Max Sterelyukhin

Max has been a mathematics teacher for over 15 years with a keen interest in every aspect of a meaningful mathematics classroom. He has done research in the following: collaborative learning, student-centered learning, flipped classroom and discussion-based learning. In addition... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Glacier, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

8:30am PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms: Closing the Lesson

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Macdonald AB, Fairmont

Building Thinking Classroom is a practice most well know for having students working on thinking tasks, in random groups, and at vertical whiteboards. In this session, I will discuss why it is important to think beyond these practices to the closing of the lesson. In particular, I will look at the new research on the three practices that close a thinking classroom lesson—consolidation, meaningful notes, and check-your-understanding questions. These three practices are instrumental in helping students organize, structure, and formalize their learning.

Speakers

Peter Liljedahl

Building Thinking Classrooms

Dr. Peter Liljedahl is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and author of the best-selling book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K-12): 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning. Peter is a former high school... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Macdonald AB, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12, BTC | Primary, BTC | Intermediate, BTC | Middle, BTC | Secondary, BTC

8:30am PDT

How Can We Use Generative AI to Support Mathematics Education

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Emerald C, Westin

Despite indications that Generative AI (GAI) responses to mathematical prompts are not yet robust, there is a notable progression in the technology's ability to provide more accurate and contextually relevant answers. Through a collection of example prompts and responses we demonstrate that GAI as a promising tool for educational support, contingent on careful scrutiny and responsible use by educators and learners. We will work with participants to generate additional questions to support real-time exploration of the potentials and limitations of GAI.

Speakers

Leslee Francis Pelton

Presenter, University of Victoria

Leslee Francis Pelton is an associate professor at the University of Victoria, where she teaches classes on mathematics pedagogy and educational technology. Research interests include: creating and evaluating educational apps; and the use of appropriate technologies to engage students... Read More →

Tim Pelton

Associate Professor, University of Victoria

Tim Pelton is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria, Canada. He teaches undergraduate classes on mathematics pedagogy and educational technology, and graduate classes on educational technology and research methods. His research interests... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Emerald C, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12, AI | Primary, AI | Intermediate, AI | Middle, AI | Secondary, AI

8:30am PDT

Moving Towards Data Science

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Alpine D, Westin

Are you interested in building data literacy with your students? In this session, we will engage in a Data Talk and learn how to implement this collaborative activity as a warm-up for any mathematics class. These data discussions ignite students’ curiosity, prompt them to ask questions about the world around them, and help decolonize the classroom by decentering the teacher as the sole source of knowledge. Experiences and resources will also be shared about how a Data Science 12 course was locally developed and how these Data Talks form the basis of that curriculum.

Speakers

Evan Fryer

St. Michaels University School

Evan Fryer is a secondary school mathematics and statistics teacher who works on the lands of the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples (Victoria, BC). He has a goal of increasing data science education in our K-12 schools and experience decolonizing school leadership through... Read More →

Moving Towards Data Science BCAMT Conference pdf

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Alpine D, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

10:05am PDT

Informal Assessment through Multiple Ways to Represent Thinking of Math Ideas

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Emerald A, Westin

How do you really know if your students understand the math concepts you teach? Let them show you their thinking in multiple ways! This workshop will explore why and how to elicit flexible and varied expressions of math ideas from your students. Dr. Porter will share findings from her research and practical strategies on how students can draw, write, and orally describe their math ideas, offering teachers lots of insight and opportunities to check for understanding. An analysis tool for analyzing drawings for meaning will be shared.

Speakers

Dr. Erin Porter

Head of Student Support, International School of Portland

Dr. Erin Porter has her EdD from the University of Portland, where she specialized in Neuroeducation. Her dissertation explored the use of drawing and story to build conceptual understanding in foundational math. She taught elementary school for over twenty years, math being her favorite... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Emerald A, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12, Assessment Secondary | Primary, Assessment Secondary | Intermediate, Assessment Secondary | Middle, Assessment Secondary | Secondary, Assessment Secondary

10:05am PDT

Assessing Virtues: Ideas and Examples

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Frontenac B, Fairmont

Building on Thursday evening's keynote, this session will focus on some practical ways to develop mathematical "virtues", which are aspects of character / attitudes/ habits of mind / dispositions that we hope to build in our students. Examples include: curiosity, persistence in problem-solving, and an appreciation of mathematical beauty. We will also discuss ways to assess them.

Speakers

Francis Su

Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College

Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a past president of the Mathematical Association of America. In 2013, he received the Haimo Award, a nationwide teaching prize for college math faculty, and in 2018 he won the Halmos-Ford writing... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

10:05am PDT

Give Math PD a Makeover with Desmos Classroom Activity Builder

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Alpine D, Westin

Professional development needs a makeover! In this session, learn about our approach to PD design that leverages the free, powerful tools in the Desmos Classroom Activity Builder. We’ll also share why we love facilitating PD using the teacher dashboard and how it enhances the experience of both participants and facilitators. Start envisioning your next PD session using Desmos Classroom free tools!

Speakers

Stephanie Blair

Instructional Designer, Desmos

Stephanie Blair leads a team of coaches dedicated to supporting schools and districts in implementing the Desmos Math curriculum. She knows that successful implementation of a new curriculum is a journey that can help catalyze school and district improvements, and increase student... Read More →

Chrissy Newell

Amplify Desmos Math

Chrissy Newell has been an educator in California's Central Valley for 17 years at the elementary and middle school levels. She currently leads a team of incredible Professional Development designers who create engaging, innovative PD for Amplify Desmos Math and other Amplify products... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Alpine D, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

10:05am PDT

Public Math Pop-Up: Build Your Own Math Installation

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Macdonald F, Fairmont

In this workshop we will dream up, design, and install place-based math provocations. While this experience will be anchored in the place we are in together, Public Math design principles are easily applied anywhere. We may even take this session beyond the room. Enter with a desire to spark math curiosity in others; leave with ideas, inspiration, and tools to enact public math in your own community.

Speakers

Molly Daley

Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Public Math

Molly Daley is the Regional Mathematics Coordinator for Education Service District 112 in Vancouver, WA. She directs the Math Anywhere! Project bringing playful mathematics to community events and familiar places families go, and helping educators to mathematize classroom environments... Read More →

Christopher Danielson

Christopher Danielson has worked with math learners of all ages: twelve-year-olds in his former middle school classroom, Calculus students, teachers, and children of all ages together with their parents and caregivers at Math On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair. He is Director... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Macdonald F, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

11:20am PDT

Lunch (Fairmont & Westin)

Friday October 25, 2024 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT

Lunch will be served in the Macdonald Foyer at the Fairmont and in the lobby at the Westin.

Please present your lunch sticker to receive your lunch according to the dietary requirement you indicated when registering.

If lunches run out at one location then there will be more at the other location.

Friday October 25, 2024 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT

K-12

12:00pm PDT

AI-Enhanced Math: Integrating ChatGPT in the Classroom (repeated session)

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Emerald A, Westin

This workshop explores how to integrate a variety of AI tools and platforms into math classrooms. Attendees will discover tools that can enhance their workflows, promote responsible student use of AI, and - most importantly - learn how to build custom AI tools tailored to their specific needs. The session will feature a comprehensive presentation, hands-on activities, and practical demonstrations of AI-enhanced student activities. An open discussion segment will invite participants to share experiences and ideas. Whether you are new to AI or have experience using it, this workshop offers practical insights and skills to empower educators in making the most of AI in the classroom.

Speakers

Teaghan O'Briain

I am an educator with a rich background in STEM, passionate about blending technology and education to enhance learning outcomes. My expertise spans physics, computer science, and machine learning, particularly in computer vision and natural language processing. I believe in the transformative... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Emerald A, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12

12:00pm PDT

Hearing, Feeling, and Tasting Data

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Alpine D, Westin

As we are inundated with more and more data in our daily lives, how we process it will become increasingly important. Our bodies are designed to absorb information in many ways beyond just sight, so why not “see” data with more than just our eyes. Using multi-senses to analyze and interpret data can make more meaningful and powerful connections for students. This workshop will look at how we can feel, taste and listen to data, as well as just see it.

Speakers

Mike Wong

I am a teacher on the Staff Development Team in Burnaby. Besides getting lost in the numbers, I like turning my kitchen into a playground and seeing numeracy in rugby.

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Alpine D, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

12:00pm PDT

Indigenous Minecraft Through a Math Lens

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Emerald C, Westin

Explore the Indigenous- Pacific Northwest Coast Minecraft World through a math lens. Participants will be introduced to the newly developed Indigenous- PNWC Minecraft World and participate in several harvest and build challenges while assisting the virtual village to prepare for winter. Use math concepts to represent indigenous teachings in a virtual world. Participants will need a personal device with the latest version of Minecraft Education downloaded.

Speakers

Rob Cowie

Rob Cowie has been a District Indigenous Education Resource Teacher for the past 12 years. His passion is to assist educators in finding ways to connect all areas of curriculum to Indigenous ways of learning and content.

Gavin Hanna

STEAM Support Teacher, SD43

I am a STEAM Support Teacher in the Coquitlam School District.

Jennifer Whiffin

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Emerald C, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12, Indigenous | Primary, Indigenous | Intermediate, Indigenous | Middle, Indigenous | Secondary, Indigenous

12:00pm PDT

Mathematical Language Routines: The Landscape of Learning Mathematics for All

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Frontenac B, Fairmont

The session will address one essential element in meaningful mathematics- mathematical language routines that help not just the English language learners, but also students who need a little more as a scaffold to understand and connect. Attendees will explore these routines and some resources that can be used in their classroom right away. An interactive session where attendees can share their experiences and conversations that will enrich their experience. Some templates (digital) will be shared for attendees to use immediately.

Speakers

Sandhya Raman

Middle School Math Teacher, Berryessa Union School District

Sandhya, a passionate educator, draws inspiration from her mother, a seasoned teacher. A background in computer science, a Master's in teaching, she self-identifies as a "carb-ivore" and advocates for the power of travel. Despite her love for sleep, she engages in hand embroidery... Read More →

MLRs NW Whistler Oct 2024 pdf

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12, Inclusive | Primary, Inclusive | Intermediate, Inclusive | Middle, Inclusive | Secondary, Inclusive

12:00pm PDT

Public Math Day: A How-to for Your Own Community

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Macdonald F, Fairmont

In September 2024 the St. Johns neighborhood in Portland will host its 4th annual Public Math Day. Learn how organizers brought businesses in this community together to create a place-based math event for families. We included math walks, math play, and math books read by local authors within our day. What elements could your own Public Math Day include? Leave with a playbook to design a delightful day of math for your own community.

Speakers

Molly Daley

Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Public Math

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Macdonald F, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

12:00pm PDT

Math Lounge (12pm - 5 pm)

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:35pm PDT

Macdonald Foyer, Fairmont

Julia Robinson Math Festival
Public Math
Math Happens

Friday October 25, 2024 12:00pm - 1:35pm PDT
Macdonald Foyer, Fairmont

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

1:35pm PDT

Math Lounge (12pm - 5 pm)

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 1:50pm PDT

Macdonald Foyer, Fairmont

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 1:50pm PDT
Macdonald Foyer, Fairmont

K-12

1:35pm PDT

Building a place-based algebra curriculum from the ground up: the experience of Northwest Indian College

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT

Nordic, Westin

“In my math course, I was given examples of how algebraic thinking was used by many Indigenous people, and how I can utilize those same aspects in thinking. I now can understand complex math more than I was capable of in high school, and I am able to give those examples of knowledge back to my family and community.” Ashley Bell (Northern Arapaho), student in Elementary Algebra.
In this session, participants will experience a small sample of the approach we use in our Algebra classes at Northwest Indian College, followed by a brief presentation about the journey that brought us to this point, and some prospects for the future.

Speakers

Matteo Tamburini

Matteo Tamburini was born and raised in Pistoia, Italy, earned a BS in Mathematics from the University of Washington and an MS in Mathematics from Western Washington University. He has been teaching Mathematics, and learning about colonialism, at Northwest Indian College (Xwlemi Elh... Read More →

Kayshish Pichette-Cline

Kayshish Pichette-Cline is a senior at Western Washington University studying Mathematics. Kayshish has also worked at Northwest Indian College for four years as a tutor and has taught two algebra courses. In the future she will be joining NWIC's math faculty.

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT
Nordic, Westin 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

1:35pm PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms: Closing the Lesson (Repeat)

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT

Macdonald A, Fairmont

Speakers

Peter Liljedahl

Building Thinking Classrooms

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT
Macdonald A, Fairmont

K-12, BTC | Primary, BTC | Intermediate, BTC | Middle, BTC | Secondary, BTC

1:35pm PDT

Class Openers and Quick Games to Foster Numeric, Algebraic, and Geometric Thinking

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT

Macdonald B, Fairmont

Come learn some new class openers, games, and puzzles to spark student engagement. Participants will play a variety of quick activities to see how these help promote numeracy skills, algebraic thinking, and geometric understanding. Some of the activities shared will be able to be played both virtually and with physical objects, while some of them are best suited to be played with the free virtual manipulatives on Polypad, part of Desmos Classroom.

Speakers

David Poras

Product Director, Polypad by Desmos Classroom, Amplify/Polypad

David Poras is the Senior Director of Product for Polypad, part of Desmos Classroom and Amplify. Prior to this role, David taught middle school math for 22 years. In 2017, David was selected as a runner-up for the Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching awarded... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT
Macdonald B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

1:35pm PDT

Designing Effective Math Professional Development in 4 Stages

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT

Frontenac B, Fairmont

Learn the 4-stage process to craft math pd action plans that bring alignment to fractured organizations, highlights bright spots to spread effective math teaching practices more quickly, and inspires more teachers to become lifelong learners.

Speakers

Jon Orr

Kyle Pearce

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary

1:35pm PDT

Shifting Teacher and Administrator Mindset and Practice to Shatter the Illusion of Learning and Grow Mathematicians

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT

Alpine E, Westin

When what we do in the classroom doesn’t feel like it is working, we often revert back to how we were taught: giving hints, showing how to do the work/solve the problem, etc. While this comes from the best of intentions and might feel like learning is happening what often occurs is a cycle of less and less empowerment, identity and agency for our students (and teachers). We propose shifts that support students thinking and sharing ideas and teachers shifting to a mediator of student thinking.

Speakers

Jana Sanchez

Elementary Mathematics Instructional Facilitator, Everett Public School

P - 5 Math Facilitator in Everett, Washington. Curious about mathematics teaching and learning and creating conditions that allow for greater access, equity and engagement for students and teachers. Believe in the brilliance of all students and teachers in mathematical spaces and... Read More →

Kathy Trosvig

Secondary Math Instructional Facilitator, Everett Public Schools

SFUSD Math Norms All pdf

EPS Math Vision Final pdf

NWMC 2024 Shifting Teacher Mindset and Practice to Shatter the Illusion of Learning FINAL pdf

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT
Alpine E, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12, Inclusive | Primary, Inclusive | Intermediate, Inclusive | Middle, Inclusive | Secondary, Inclusive

1:35pm PDT

Where Mindfulness Meets Curriculum: Financial Literacy for All Learners

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT

Alpine D, Westin

A recent study found that nearly 50% of GenZ are obsessed with being rich, though most doubt they will ever achieve it. As household debt reaches an all-time high, it’s obvious that we need to rethink how we teach financial literacy to our kids.
Rather than our current focus on how to achieve MORE, we need to change the way we teach financial literacy with a focus on money mindfulness and introducing reflection and awareness towards what’s truly important to YOU. This is how we untangle the complex relationships we have with money including shame, scarcity, and jealousy.

Speakers

David Delisle

David Delisle is the visionary founder of The Awesome Stuff™, a TV personality, bestselling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. His expertise and innovative approach to financial literacy have earned him features on prestigious platforms such as... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 1:35pm - 2:50pm PDT
Alpine D, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12 Primary Intermediate Middle Secondary