2024 Northwest Mathematics Conference

Scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress suggest that if current educational practices in math classrooms remain the same, the achievement gap between Caucasians and African descent learners will be eliminated by around 217 years. Teachers must be equipped with methods to conduct equitable instruction that is culturally relevant.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.