2024 Northwest Mathematics Conference: Full Schedule

8:30am PDT

Rate of Change: Algebra to Calculus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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