2024 Northwest Mathematics Conference: Full Schedule

2:30pm PDT

Building a Thinking Classroom

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Are you trying to implement a Thinking Classroom? If you need a refresher or just some encouragement, join me in this workshop as I push deeper into the practices that allow us to transform our classrooms from spaces where students mimic to spaces where students think. I will share strategies I’ve learned over the years that will help maintain the flow of a Thinking Classroom. Come and experience the joy of working in collaboration on rich tasks at vertical, non-permanent surfaces - a few of the necessary elements for building a Thinking Classroom.

Speakers

Annette Rouleau

VP of Education & Engagement, Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Macdonald EF, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Intermediate

2:30pm PDT

Building a Solid Foundation : Ensuring Students’ Pathways Through Math Don’t Have Potholes

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Empress A/B/C

Many teachers set instructional and assessment tasks where students do math, but do not really need to understand the math they are doing. We will contrast such tasks with others that both build understanding and that assess understanding. We will discuss strategies to make it easier for a teacher to identify and create tasks that build and demonstrate understanding throughout the grades.

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 →

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Empress A/B/C 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Primary to Middle Primary Intermediate Middle

8:30am PDT

Rate of Change: Algebra to Calculus

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

Frontenac B, Fairmont

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.

Speakers

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, Fairmont 4599 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

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

Macdonald F, Fairmont

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, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Primary to Intermediate, Exhibitor | Primary, Exhibitor | Intermediate, Exhibitor

8:30am PDT

Beyond Word Problems- Use of I Stories and Drawing to Help Students Build Math Concepts (All ages, yet focus on Elementary)

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

Emerald B, Westin

Why are word problems limiting for our students? Do they know how to pick apart the patterns in them, yet still don’t really get the meaning of them? There is a reason (several!). This workshop will be interactive and combine some theory with lots of practical ideas. Dr. Porter will share some findings from her recent dissertation on the use of drawing and I-story to help students build conceptual understanding of foundational math. Participants will be engaged in creating some initial I-story ideas to bring back to their classrooms, as well as try out some simple drawing techniques to use with their students right away.

Speakers

Erin Porter

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

Primary to Middle Primary Intermediate Middle

10:05am PDT

Building Number Sense in the Middle Years

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

Saskatchewan, Fairmont

Are you noticing that many of our students are coming to our math classes without that intrinsic sense of number that is usually developed in the early years? How do we move forward with the math concepts being taught in the middle years that are rooted in these foundational skills? Join Kim as she shares her experiences working as a LAT/Numeracy Support teacher and shares strategies and techniques that have worked for her. You will leave this workshop with some new practices and ideas that will help your students to build on the knowledge they currently have and to ensure that they see themselves as mathematicians at home, work and school.

Speakers

Kim Ito

Teacher, SD 23

Kim Ito is a teacher in SD23; Central Okanagan, and has taught as a classroom teacher, as well as a LAT/Resource teacher in K-8 settings for the past 33 years and more recently, a Numeracy Support Teacher in middle school. She has presented throughout SD23 and provincially on a variety... Read More →

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

Intermediate to Middle Intermediate Middle

10:05am PDT

Dice Auction: Real Time Probability in an Award-Winning Lesson

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

Emerald A, Westin

Dice Auction: Putting Outcomes of the Dice Up for Sale by Nat Banting was the 2019 Rosenthal Prize Winning Task for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching. Join Kirsten and Jordan as they take you through a mathematical auction like you’ve never experienced. Walk away with the tools you need to implement this task in your own classroom as a path towards laying the groundwork for students to explore abstract mathematics concepts with purpose, intrigue, and joy.

Speakers

Kirsten Dyck

Teacher

Kirsten Dyck and Jordan Rappaport connected online in the mathematics community from provinces away. With experience as both classroom teachers and math coaches they continually strive to create space for joy and equity in their mathematics teaching, learning, and leading.

Jordan Rappaport

Regional Mathematics Facilitator, York Region District School Board

Jordan was a classroom teacher for 17 years teaching across all grades in the elementary panel. He currently works with the York Region District School Board supporting mathematics learning and providing pedagogical supports for educators. Jordan presents at local, national and international... Read More →

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

Intermediate to Middle Intermediate Middle

10:05am PDT

STEM Learning through the use of Problem Based Challenges – taking the thinking classroom to the next level

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

Alpine D, Westin

This session explores the topic of STEM and how it applies to the modern classroom. This session will offer a new take on traditional teaching and transforms the teacher’s and learners’ roles by integrating imagination, creativity, and teamwork into solving real world. Assessment methods and examples are also offered to help teachers with the Ministry of Education's 'new assessment' model. This session will engage in a way that intersects ideology and diversity, and opportunities to engage with the various communities and their environments without the need and reliance on equipment and funding. For student teachers or beginning/new teachers.

Speakers

Brian Yu

Brian is a Technology Education teacher at the Vancouver School District, specializing in Robotics Technology and Computer Science. He has been a member of the BCTF for almost 30 years and is passionate about professional development. His current Pro-D direction is to connect STEM... Read More →

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

Intermediate to Secondary Intermediate Middle Secondary

10:05am PDT

Building Confidence through Student Engagement in a Math Festival

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

Macdonald E, Fairmont

Are you searching for ideas to create engaging magical math moments that encourage your diverse students? If so, join us for three hands-on, play-based, and standards-aligned activities that will ignite participation in an inclusive classroom setting. The purpose of this session is to promote the development of teachers' content knowledge by engaging in professional discussions and collaborative activities focused on the teaching of mathematics. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to promote and implement open-ended problem-solving as a way of learning and practicing mathematics with low-floor/high-ceiling.

Speakers

Annette Rouleau

VP of Education & Engagement, Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival

Laurie James

Faculty, University of Hawaii West Oahu

Dr. Laurie James is an Associate Professor of Math Education at the University of Hawai'i – West O'ahu and has been a professional educator serving diverse student populations for over 25 years. James teaches math methods courses to elementary and secondary teacher candidates that... Read More →

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

Primary to Intermediate Primary Intermediate

10:05am PDT

Fostering Creativity in Math: Celebrating Alternative Perspectives

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

Macdonald A, Fairmont

Although there are certainly many people who like math because they see it as narrow and predictable, we lose many students who value the chance to be more creative. We will talk about how much richer both your and your students' experience in math class is when we celebrate diverse responses rather than only consistent responses from all students. We want to help students see that there are many opportunities in math to display creativity and that the whole class benefits from these situations. Much of the session will focus on how to set tasks to encourage students to take risks to show the rest of us their personal approaches.

Speakers

Marian Small

Author and International Professional Development Consultant for Improved Mathematics Education

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

Primary to Middle Primary Intermediate Middle

12:00pm PDT

Making Meaning of Fractions and Geometry in 3rd - 5th Grade with Virtual Manipulatives

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

Macdonald B, Fairmont

In this session, designed for 3rd-5th grade teachers, participants will explore lesson ideas, class openers and warm-up routines, and exploratory spaces that will engage students in thinking deeply about fractions and geometry. Participants will leave the session with the skills and knowledge to use these activities with their students, as well as the ability to immediately author their own activities using virtual manipulatives. The session will use the free virtual manipulatives and tools available on Polypad, part of Desmos Classroom.

Speakers

David Poras

Senior Director, 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 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Macdonald B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada

Intermediate

12:00pm PDT

Multiplication: More Than Repeated Addition and Times Tables

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

Nordic, Westin

Multiplication is repeated addition... but it also means so much more than that! In this workshop, you will explore several fundamental meanings of this operation (e.g., equal groups, arrays and areas, how a quantity is “stretched,” etc.) through rich tasks that address each of these meanings. Also, you will explore and discuss relationships between the “basic facts.” More importantly, you will learn how to help your students see that these relationships extend to other types of numbers that they come across in BC’s intermediate and middle years mathematics curriculum (e.g., two-digit whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, etc.).

Speakers

Chris Hunter

Presenter, Surrey Schools

Currently a numeracy helping teacher, formerly a high school math teacher and department head, Chris collaboratively works with–and learns from–teachers from Kindergarten to Calculus; it is his privilege to be invited to teach in many different classrooms throughout Surrey. Chris... Read More →

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

Intermediate to Middle Intermediate Middle

12:00pm PDT

Redefining Math Education in the Generative AI Era

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

Emerald A, Westin

In this session, we will delve into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of mathematics education. Discover innovative teaching strategies, tools, and approaches that leverage the power of AI to enhance mathematical learning experiences for students. Gain insights into how educators can adapt and evolve their practices to effectively prepare students for a future where AI plays an increasingly prominent role. Don't miss this opportunity to reimagine math education in the era of generative AI!

Speakers

Eagle Chan

I am currently a researcher focusing on AI literacy in educational settings and serve as an educator in AP statistics and STEM at Collingwood School. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective as both an educator and an enthusiast... Read More →

Eva Chu

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

Intermediate to Secondary, AI | Intermediate, AI | Middle, AI | Secondary, AI

12:00pm PDT

Using Creativity and Art to Inspire Joyful Coding and STEAM for All Students and Teachers

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

Frontenac B, Fairmont

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 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont 4599 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

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

Macdonald A, Fairmont

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

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

Primary to Intermediate, Exhibitor | Primary, Exhibitor | Intermediate, Exhibitor

12:00pm PDT

Learning Through Whole Group Games

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

Macdonald F, Fairmont

Come ready to participate in a variety of whole group games that cover the concepts of probability, place value, basic computation, problem solving strategies and much more. Leave with resources you can immediately use in your classroom. All materials are easy to find and will be in most classrooms already. These games are classroom tested and you and your students will love them as much as we do.

Speakers

Sally Wood

I have just retired after 40 years of teaching middle school and upper elementary. I am an avid learner who loves math. My teaching partner and I have presented workshops at the local, state, regional and national level for many years. We have presented at seven NCTM conferences and... Read More →

Elizabeth Warren

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

Primary to Intermediate Primary Intermediate

1:35pm PDT

Supporting Equity in Math through Rich Tasks

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

Macdonald C, Fairmont

One of the features of a rich math task is that it should provide access for all learners - a low threshold and a high ceiling. We'll explore a variety of rich math tasks and be mindful of what makes them rich, and how they provide meaningful and connected experiences for all learners. The tasks chosen will be appropriate for Intermediate grades, but I will also discuss how each could be adapted to be appropriate for Primary and Secondary grade levels.

Speakers

Marc Garneau

Numeracy Helping Teacher, Surrey School District

Marc Garneau is a Numeracy Helping Teacher for the Surrey School District, in which capacity he supports the teaching, learning, and assessing of mathematics across grades K-12. Marc has served on the BCAMT Executive since 2001 in various roles including President, conference chair... Read More →

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

Intermediate, Inclusive

1:35pm PDT

Art and Math

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

Saskatchewan, Fairmont

Come see how art and math can collide and build a project to take home!
Angela teaches a weekly Art in Math elective to students in grades 6-8 including many with disabilities. We explore Math concepts, especially in Geometry, while creating art projects. Several sample projects with instructions will be shared that can be used in an ongoing course or as a stand alone project. Come and build one project yourself!

Speakers

Angela Ensminger

Math Specialist, St. Madeleine Sophie

Angela Ensminger is a teacher and middle school department chair at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School (SMS) in Bellevue, WA. Her involvement with SMS goes back to the founding of the school, where she was instrumental in defining the school’s focus on inclusive education for... Read More →

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

Intermediate to Middle Intermediate Middle

1:35pm PDT

Algebra Made Easy With Bar Models

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

Macdonald D, Fairmont

Come on an algebraic journey as we see how bar models can be used to develop algebraic thinking from grade 4 to grade 9. We will solve puzzles, solve and make sense of 1- and 2-step equations and more complex equations, have a more intuitive understanding of the "rules" of algebra, and tackle tough word problems traditionally done with algebraic equations--all using bar models! If your students struggle to "get" algebra, then this session is for you! This is a hands-on session. Paper and pencils will be provided.

Speakers

Joshua Angiola

Teacher Consultant - Math & Science, SD40 New Westminster

Joshua is the Numeracy Curriculum Facilitator (K-9) for the New Westminster School District. He has been supporting students and teachers in this role since 2015 and teaching in New West since 2007.

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

Intermediate to Secondary Intermediate Middle Secondary

1:35pm PDT

Finding Sumas Lake

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

Emerald B, Westin

In this presentation, I share an activity of how I use a historical event, specifically the draining of a lake that occurred 100 years ago, which had profound implications on the Sumas nation and the surrounding environment to teach students mathematics. I will share the mathematics that students explore including both competencies and content but also (and I believe just as important), I will share how the mathematics can be aligned with the development of ethical perspectives, critical consciousness and media awareness.

Speakers

Sean Chorney

Sean Chorney is an associate professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada. He has been at SFU for 10 years. Before his tenure with SFU, he was a high school teacher for 20+ years. Currently, Sean's research aspires to enable mathematics education to... Read More →

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

Intermediate to Secondary, Indigenous | Intermediate, Indigenous | Middle, Indigenous | Secondary, Indigenous

1:35pm PDT

A personalized and adaptive math learning path thanks to AI

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

Emerald A, Westin

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-7 mathematics, 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, Westin 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3

Primary to Middle, AI, Exhibitor | Primary, AI, Exhibitor | Intermediate, AI, Exhibitor | Middle, AI, Exhibitor

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

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

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

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