2024 Northwest Mathematics Conference: Full Schedule

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7:00am PDT

Making a Better Marketing Team for Math

Saturday October 26, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am PDT

Math needs a better marketing team. As math teachers, how are we marketing math so students want more math? What can we learn from social media to make math more social, exciting, and surprising? Let's talk about these questions in this session!

Speakers

Howie Hua

Fresno State

Howie Hua is a math instructor at Fresno State who teaches math to future elementary school teachers. He is passionate about finding ways to humanize the math classroom, listening to how students think about math, and building mathematical confidence in students. In 2019, Howie was... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am PDT
Macdonald AB, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12

8:30am PDT

Is It or Not? Deepening and Democratizing Mathematics through Definitions

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Emerald C, Westin

A distinguishing feature of mathematics as a discipline is its precise use of definitions. Yet, that precision can be anti- democratic; in that it can impede the participation of novices such as our students .We will explore the boundaries between mental image and definition as we play with mathematical precision and determine what-really-is a vehicle, sandwich, or hexagon.

Speakers

Christopher Danielson

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Emerald C, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Intermediate

8:30am PDT

Math Appreciation: Math for Math's Sake

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Frontenac B, Fairmont

High school math prepares us for our careers and everyday life but bears little resemblance to the world of math known to mathematicians – a world of imagination without regard for practical application. To share a taste of this math, I introduced “Math Appreciation” sessions into my classroom where we explore elegant mathematical ideas on topics such as knot theory, symmetry and optical illusions. Attendees of this session will experience a Math Appreciation activity and then hear about what I’ve learned, connections to the curricular competencies, thoughts on fostering a positive relationship with math, and free resources to get started.

Speakers

Mike Gelbart

Mike Gelbart is Principal and Math Teacher at VISST, a new STEM-oriented independent school which he co-founded. Before starting VISST, Mike was an Associate Professor of Teaching at the UBC Department of Computer Science, where he taught a range of courses from first-year to graduate... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Intermediate to Secondary Intermediate Middle Secondary

8:30am PDT

Reimagining Fractions: A visual approach for conceptual understanding

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Macdonald F, Fairmont

Join Jen Carter and Susan Robinson from the BC Association of Mathematics Teachers for an exploration of the progression of fraction concepts across grades 3 to 8. We believe that fractions should be taught through a visual approach to help students develop a strong conceptual understanding. This session will engage teachers in hands-on activities and visual provocations that uncover student thinking and common misconceptions. We will be looking at multiple representations of fractions and teacher moves that encourage students to justify their reasoning and strategize their approaches to working with fractions.

Speakers

Jen Carter

Jen Carter is currently the K – 12 Numeracy Coordinator for Vernon School District, Treasurer of the BCAMT and a member of the BC Numeracy Network. She teaches for UBC Okanagan, and is an author for Pearson’s Mathology. Jen has past experience as an administrator and 25 years... Read More →

Susan Robinson

Numeracy Coordinator, SD64 Gulf Islands

Susan Robinson has spent her career teaching on islands in the Pacific Ocean, and has taught in the Gulf Islands for almost two decades. She loves being surrounded by the energy and chaos of teenagers as she helps them navigate the tension between confusion and understanding and has... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Macdonald F, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Intermediate to Secondary Intermediate Middle Secondary

8:30am PDT

That's so Meta! Teaching Students to be Thinkers and Doers

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Alpine E, Westin

How do we help students who struggle when overwhelmed with complex science and math tasks? Numeracy requires students to develop the ability, confidence and willingness to make meaning of a variety of text forms and connect the tasks that they are working through to prior knowledge. In this session, we will share teaching tools and explore teacher moves that develop literacy in a mathematical context, teach self-monitoring skills and promote higher-level thinking to increase student success.

Speakers

Jeffrey Mikulin

Teacher- Math and Science

Jeffrey Mikulin has been teaching Secondary science and mathematics since 2005. He worked as a Learning Coordinator with SD 68, with a focus on numeracy and educational technology and is currently teaching grades 8-12 Math and Science. He has recently completed his masters in educational... Read More →

Beth Baldwin

Math Teacher, Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools

Beth Baldwin has been teaching secondary mathematics in British Columbia since 2008. She completed her Master’s thesis at Simon Fraser University in 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Peter Liljedahl with a focus on efficacy beliefs in a Thinking Classroom. Beth continues to think... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Alpine E, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Intermediate to Secondary Intermediate Middle Secondary

8:30am PDT

Fibbing, no fibbing! A workshop in Fibonacci poetry

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Callaghan, Westin

In this hands-on math art workshop, we will start by exploring the Fibonacci/ Hemachandra/ bee number sequence and some examples of the beautiful Fib poetry written by Bridges Math and Art poets -- then write our own Fib poems! In the process, we'll discuss the reciprocal ways that mathematical forms can inspire and shape literary arts, and poetic works can spark deeper understandings of mathematics. We'll also talk about our experiences of using creative constraints to make both mathematics and the arts more approachable.

Speakers

Susan Gerofsky

Associate Professor, Dept. of Curriculum & Pedagogy, UBC

Susan Gerofsky is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and Environmental Education at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Her interdisciplinary research is in embodied, multisensory, multimodal mathematics education through the arts, movement, gesture and... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Callaghan, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12

8:30am PDT

Math Circles

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Macdonald D, Fairmont

Math Circles are for all math enthusiasts who enjoy solving problems and networking with other educators. At an event, teachers share a meal, solve problems, share stories and have a few laughs. Problems are carefully chosen to be accessible for elementary, middle school and secondary teachers so everyone can “get their math on.” Come to the session to find out more about math circles and learn how to set up one of your own.

Speakers

Richard DeMerchant

Middle School Math Teacher, St. Michaels University School

Richard DeMerchant worked in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Alberta before settling in British Columbia. While he has spent the majority of his career as a classroom teacher he has also worked as a mathematics, science and technology coordinator at the provincial and territorial... Read More →

Michael Pruner

Teacher, Windsor Secondary School

Dr. Michael Pruner is a high school mathematics teacher from North Vancouver with 30 years of classroom experience. He has been teaching and researching the Thinking Classroom framework for 11 years, and recently completed his PhD at Simon Fraser University in the mathematics education... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Macdonald D, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12

8:30am PDT

Where Mindfulness Meets Curriculum: Financial Literacy for All Learners

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Glacier, 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 →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Glacier, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12

8:30am PDT

Building and Flying Tetrahedron Kites - where’s the mathematics there!

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Saskatchewan, Fairmont

While building tetrahedron kites out of drinking straws, paper ribbons, and tissue paper is fun and colorful, we will not forget to look at the mathematics that might be hidden in them. We can count lengths and perimeter along the edges, see the areas on the faces and touch the volumes built in the kites. And then we will look for, find and discover all of the hidden tetrahedron numbers and find the connection between similar shapes. Why does the volume get to n^3.

Speakers

Art Mabbott

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Saskatchewan, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Middle to Secondary Middle Secondary

8:30am PDT

The art of designing assessment - Low-floor, high-ceiling investigative tasks as assessments.

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Emerald A, Westin

Are you seeking a supplement or replacement for chapter tests? This session will provide examples of various investigative tasks designed to enable students of varying abilities to demonstrate a range of competencies using their math knowledge and concepts learned in class. These tasks align not only with the BC curriculum (Grades 8-12) content and competencies but also aim to uncover the beauty and practical applications of mathematics. Additionally, the speaker will share insights into the rationale and planning process behind designing these tasks as assessments, as well as how they contribute to building transferable skills.

Speakers

Duncan Li

Duncan is an IB-trained high school math teacher teaching in Vancouver, who has also taught internationally. Central to his teaching philosophy is the cultivation of transferable skills, fostering an environment where students not only grasp mathematical concepts but also uncover... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Emerald A, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Middle to Secondary, Assessment Secondary | Middle, Assessment Secondary | Secondary, Assessment Secondary

8:30am PDT

The Early Primary Mathematical Landscape: Emergent and Inquiry-Led Math

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Macdonald C, Fairmont

Every class has a diverse and unique mathematical landscape. In this workshop, we will discuss how we develop meaningful and dynamic math learning through the use of the natural environment, individual perspectives, shared experiences, and the BC curriculum. We will share strategies for embracing fluid and emergent inquiry-based learning in your classroom and we will highlight ways to harness children's natural curiosities and transform them into meaningful math moments. Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of math, where every classroom holds its own treasure trove of learning opportunities waiting to be discovered!

Speakers

Brittany Roshea

Linda Radford

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Macdonald C, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Primary

8:30am PDT

Grounding Mathematics in Relation to Place

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Nordic, Westin

This workshop will review and explore a locally-developed framework that supports holistic instruction through hands-on opportunities for teachers and students to build deeper meaning in relation to place.
By thoughtfully designing mathematical approaches and provocations that heighten awareness of the relationships we have with the land, educators can expand on the quantitative computational activities and relationships that the natural world has to offer.
The creation of this framework was made possible by a BCAMT grant that was awarded in the 2022-23 school year.

Speakers

Erin Russell

Erin Russell (she/her) is a teacher of settler descent, living on southern Vancouver Island on unceded Coast Salish territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, and working on the Coast Salish territories of Scia'new/Beecher Bay, T'Sou-ke, and Nuu'chah'nulth Pacheedaht... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Nordic, Westin 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Primary to Intermediate, Indigenous | Primary, Indigenous | Intermediate, Indigenous

8:30am PDT

Bridging the Gap: Math for Social Justice

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Alpine D, Westin

Join us for a workshop where we share our students' experiences with a project that explores the gender and racial wage gaps using real data. The project combines social justice learning with mathematical analysis, allowing students to see themselves and their own identities in the data and critically examine the impacts of intersectionality. Through applying systems of linear equations, students model, interpret, and predict the future of wage equity in Canada. Targeted at the Foundations of Mathematics and Precalculus 10 curriculum, this project is adaptable for other grade levels.

Speakers

Marlaina Deane

Math Teacher, Collingwood School

Marlaina Deane, a former engineer turned math teacher at Collingwood School in West Vancouver, infuses her classes with real-world data, making math relevant and engaging. She is passionate about integrating social justice into her teaching, empowering students to understand and impact... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Alpine D, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Secondary

8:30am PDT

From Pulp to Clarity: A Visual Programming Landscape to Learn Statistics with Orange

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Emerald B, Westin

In the exploding fields like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, understanding probability and statistics is essential. These disciplines shape future careers and our knowledge economy. Enter Orange, a free Python-based tool that makes statistics accessible and eliminates learning intimidation. With its intuitive interface, Orange transforms raw data into knowledge, facilitating data visualization and modern statistical techniques. This talk guides educators on using Orange to introduce statistical concepts through hands-on exercises, empowering them to bring statistics to life in their classes.

Speakers

Daniel Ryan

Dr. Dan Ryan is an accomplished leader, statistician, and educator who has spent over 30 years driving positive change. With a passion for modern data analytics and emerging technologies, Dr. Ryan has held leadership positions at five Canadian universities and two research institutions... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Emerald B, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Secondary, AI

8:30am PDT

Meme-ifying Math: Elevating Classroom Learning with Humor and Pop Culture References

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Macdonald E, Fairmont

Get ready to discover how memes – funny images or videos shared online – can spice up your math classrooms! We will explore the use of memes as powerful catalysts to engage and encourage students’ learning. Get ready to laugh and learn as we explore the exciting world where humor and math collide!

Speakers

Naoise Gallagher

Minnie Liu

Minnie Liu is a mathematics teacher at Collingwood School who loves math-ing, and seeing students smiling about math always makes her day. She currently focuses on using a variety of activities to build a thinking classroom and to promote her students’ numeracy skills. When Minnie... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Macdonald E, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Secondary

10:05am PDT

What to Watch For: Assessing Mathematical Competence in Grades 4-6

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Emerald C, Westin

In this session for teachers of intermediate, we will engage with models and structures for assessing mathematical competence: conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and strategic flexibility. Open tasks and rich questions will be shared to engage all learners in demonstrating their mathematical capacity.

Speakers

Carole Fullerton

Mind-Full Ed. Consulting

Carole Fullerton is passionate about mathematics instruction. Carole is a teacher-leader working in K-12 classrooms across Canada to support the development of quality numeracy instruction. Addressing student diversity through rich questions, teaching through problem-solving and planning... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Emerald C, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Intermediate

10:05am PDT

Bringing Even More Curiosity, Joy and Content to Mathematics Classrooms

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Emerald B, Westin

In this session, we will explore ways of blending curiosity and joy with content in math class. Participants will engage in math chats, dive into rich tasks, play games and leave with practical resources as we discuss ways of ensuring that fun activities address content needs, and content-rich lessons are engaging.

Speakers

Michelle Chu

Teacher, SD41

Michelle Chu is a Grade 7, Late French Immersion teacher with the Burnaby School District. Once she stumbled into the world of learning about the “why” behind mathematics rather than just memorizing procedures, she realized that she wanted to help students understand that joy... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Emerald B, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Intermediate to Middle

10:05am PDT

Nature's Classroom: Integrating Mathematics with Outdoor Learning

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Macdonald E, Fairmont

Dive into the intersection of mathematics and nature in this enlightening session. We'll delve into innovative approaches for incorporating outdoor experiences into math education, igniting students' curiosity and deepening their understanding of mathematical concepts. Through hands-on activities and immersive learning adventures, discover how to leverage the natural world as a dynamic classroom for exploring geometry, measurement, patterns, and more. Attendees will engage with these activities and will receive lesson planning materials to facilitate implementation in their classrooms.

Speakers

Cassidy Swanston

Instructional Design Specialist, Actua

Cassidy Swanston is a science communication specialist with extensive experience in STEM outreach, education, and design. She holds a Master's degree in Communication and an Honours B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Ottawa. In her role as an instructional designer at Actua... Read More →

Abbey Ramdeo

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Macdonald E, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Intermediate to Middle Intermediate Middle

10:05am PDT

Clothesline Math: Algebra, Geometry & Statistics on the Number Line

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Macdonald B, Fairmont

This dynamic number line is the Master Number Sense Maker. Help students enhance numeracy, make sense of variables, develop proportional reasoning and increase understanding of statistical measures. This manipulable tool will blow your mind; I promise. clotheslinemath.com

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Chris Shore is an experienced mathematics teacher and presenter. He taught high school math for 29 years and knows how to effectively engage adolescents in the classroom. As a leader for implementing instructional change, his vision has led schools to significant improvement in student... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Macdonald B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Intermediate to Secondary Intermediate Middle Secondary

10:05am PDT

Problem Solving to promote engagement and student learning

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Macdonald D, Fairmont

We all know that problem solving is an important aspect of a mathematics classroom, but do we know why or how to implement problem solving into our lessons. In this workshop, we will look at what research has to say on this topic, and I will share some of my successes in implementing problem solving as a way to engage, motivate and support all learners. Attendees will participate in many of my favourite tasks to experience the "why" and the "how" behind implementing a problem solving lesson.

Speakers

Michael Pruner

Teacher, Windsor Secondary School

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Macdonald D, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12

10:05am PDT

Redefining Abilities: The New Role of Math Educators in AI-Enhanced Learning

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Callaghan, Westin

Through personal stories, neuroscience, and play, this workshop explores the intersection of math education and learning disabilities, highlighting how AI is transforming our roles as educators. We'll challenge traditional concepts of learning disabilities, showing how AI offers new pathways for those with diverse learning needs in math to engage with the world. Discover how AI not only reframes our understanding but also enriches math learning for all.

Speakers

Blake Mahovic

Blake Mahovic, a math and inclusive education expert in British Columbia, Canada, draws on personal experiences overcoming learning disabilities. Despite leaving high school math at 16, Blake achieved a First-Class Honours degree in mathematics. Now, he empowers students and teachers... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Callaghan, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

K-12, AI, Inclusive

10:05am PDT

Spaces of Belonging in Mathematics

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Frontenac B, Fairmont

What does it mean to belong in mathematics? Who belongs and why? These are important questions to consider when thinking about both our classrooms and our own relations towards mathematics as educators. This active discussion-based workshop will offer space for exploring how we perceive a sense of belonging in mathematics and how it can influence our decisions as teachers. Some preliminary results from exploring this topic with pre-service elementary teachers will be shared and examples of inclusive classroom design will be discussed. Come prepared to share about your views on belonging in mathematics!

Speakers

Judy Larsen

Associate Professor, University of the Fraser Valley

Dr. Judy Larsen, Associate Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), teaches secondary-level math and trains pre-service teachers. Her extensive experience with Dr. Liljedahl's 'Building Thinking Classrooms' framework supports her in engaging learners and advancing inclusivity... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12

10:05am PDT

Navigating Assessment Practices: A Collaborative Session

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Emerald A, Westin

Discover how SBG empowers professional judgment decisions and fosters student growth. We'll share best practices for implementing SBG effectively, ensuring fairness and consistency. Moderated marking takes centre stage as we explore techniques to maintain rigour while ensuring fairness. Dive into competency-based rubrics and learn analyze sample student work, celebrating strengths and identifying growth areas. Engage in rich discussions with colleagues, exchanging ideas, and experiences.

Speakers

Phil Stringer

Department Head of Mathematics, Crofton House School

Phil is the department head of mathematics at Crofton House School in Vancouver. He has taught in both public and independent schools for the past 25 years. Phil has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on assessment and pedagogy. Outside of the classroom, he can be... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Emerald A, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Middle to Secondary, Assessment Secondary | Middle, Assessment Secondary | Secondary, Assessment Secondary

10:05am PDT

Storytelling and Mathematics: Connecting Place, Identity, and Joy

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Macdonald C, Fairmont

Storytelling in mathematics creates opportunities for children to connect math to their daily lives and the world around them through joyful learning experiences. During this session, examples from primary classrooms will be shared as students engage in problem solving, problem posing, and mathematical storytelling. Different starting points and materials to inspire students will be shared. The mathematical focus of the session will be on developing number concepts, computational fluency, and spatial reasoning.

Speakers

Janice Novakowski

District Teacher Consultant, Richmond School District - Learning Services

Janice Novakowski has taught preschool, kindergarten and primary classes and is currently district teacher consultant in the Richmond School District and an Adjunct Professor at UBC. She facilitates the BC Reggio-Inspired Mathematics Project and is part of the BC Numeracy Network... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Macdonald C, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Primary

10:05am PDT

Math Buddies: Leveraging Collaborative Learning in Numeracy

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Macdonald E, Fairmont

Math Buddies is a collaborative experience that puts student thinking, communication and teamwork at the forefront. It focuses on cultivating healthy, multi-age, peer-to-peer relationships through the exploration of numerical relationships and authentic problem solving tasks. Lessons and activities are designed through a lens of equity and access for all learners and embraces a "low-floor, high-ceiling" pedagogical approach. Not only that, but it is a living, breathing representation of the First Peoples Principles of Learning in action. Join me to find out more!

Speakers

Melissa Reyes (Madison)

Melissa is a dedicated and enthusiastic educational leader who has held many diverse roles in both the Surrey School District and the Greater Victoria School District. These various positions, stretched over more than 15 years of experience, have given her a unique lens with which... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Macdonald E, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Primary to Middle

10:05am PDT

Appreciating Math in the Social Media Era

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Glacier, Westin

Social Media can be a powerful tool to discover and build an appreciation for your passions. As a math professor and YouTuber, I teach math in very different contexts. While physical classrooms allow for deep connections with students over time, online platforms offer unprecedented reach to inspire millions worldwide. In both, part of the goals of learning math is not just about developing a set of technical skills but building an appreciation and enjoyment for math. In this talk, I want to focus on the lessons I’ve learned from working in social media and how that has evolved my own pedagogical practices in the classroom.

Speakers

Trefor Bazett

Dr. Trefor Bazett is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Math & Stats department at the University of Victora. Trefor also works as a “YouTuber”, making educational math videos that aim to inspire a love and appreciation for mathematics among students around the world.

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Glacier, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Secondary

10:05am PDT

Reconciliation Through Education: Story, Land and Indigenous Perspectives in Foundations of Math 12

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Alpine E, Westin

This seminar will explore the integration of Indigenous learning principles in Foundations of Math 12. It will introduce approaches that challenge traditional pedagogy, fostering deeper connections between students and their environment by emphasizing story, land, wholism, relationships, reciprocity, and collaboration in mathematical exploration. This framework enhances mathematical comprehension and fosters belonging within the educational landscape, contributing to the journey of reconciliation in our society.

Speakers

Allison Higinbotham

Teacher, St. Michaels University School

I am a product of mixed-settler ancestry, born and raised on the traditional lands of the K'ómoks, Pentlatch and E'iksan in the Comox Valley. Today, I call the lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples in Greater Victoria my home, where I live, work, and engage in... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Alpine E, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Secondary, Indigenous

10:05am PDT

Stomp Rockets & Textile Making: how to bring out the "maker" in your math students

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT

Nordic, Westin

In this session I will share how I have used stomp rockets and designing and making textiles to help students understand how math powers both the beauty and practical things around them.
You will leave the session with lesson plans to use with your students for both of these projects.

Speakers

Juan Gomez

Ever interested in how high school students learn, Juan Gómez has worked in high school classrooms for the past 23 years in a variety of roles. Juan has worked as Carmel High School’s athletic director and dean of students before transitioning to Math Instructional Coach, and now... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 11:20am PDT
Nordic, Westin 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Secondary

10:05am PDT

How Cross Cultural Communication and Interhumanism Bridge the Achievement Gap

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 12:20pm PDT

Frontenac A, Fairmont

The U.S. NAEP Data for 2022 showed that there was a decline in math proficiency for students across the nation. Further, millions of students fail to complete school, causing them to drop out of college. Given these findings, educators and leaders must find ways to bridge the achievement gap. Reports from the National Report Card have shown that there has been a cultural disconnect, with eighty percent of educators being Caucasian, needing support when serving 70 percent of learners of diverse ethnic descents. There has been a need for engagement in the classroom and a need for teachers to have options for how to bridge the gap.

Speakers

Dr. India White

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:05am - 12:20pm PDT
Frontenac A, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12

11:30am PDT

Centering Indigenous Perspectives, Worldviews, and Pedagogies in Mathematics Education

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Macdonald AB, Fairmont

(Re)generating Learning for Indigenous Futurism

Speakers

Cynthia Nicol

Professor, University of British Columbia

Cynthia Nicol is in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in the UBC Faculty of Education and holds the David F. Robitaille Professorship in Mathematics and Science Education. She researches and works with communities exploring the possibilities of interweaving Indigenous perspectives... Read More →

Jo-ann Archibald

Professor Emeritus, UBC

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, Q’um Q’um Xiiem, a member of the Stó:lō First Nation is Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia. Over a 45 year educational career, Q’um Q’um Xiiem has been a school teacher, curriculum developer, researcher, author... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Macdonald AB, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

K-12