Math in Action presents lively and informative discussions of current issues in mathematics education while
providing an opportunity for practicing PreK – 12 teachers, prospective teachers, curriculum directors, and
college and university faculty to share ideas, concerns, and resources. The conference consists of six hour-long sessions with eight separate interactive presentations during each. Key
noter, Valerie Mills, will address Using Item Types that Help in Assessing for Understanding. Presentations are focused on specific mathematics topics at a variety of grade levels. The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the Standards for Mathematical Practice play a large part in sessions for the 2015 conference. Look for sessions addressing the teaching of important concepts in mathematics, such as:
• Number and operations,
• Fractions, measurement,
• Geometry,
• Algebra,
• Probability, and statistics. Also look for several sessions addressing pedagogical issues such as:
• Common Core State Standards and Standards for Mathematical Practice
• Assessment;
• Promoting conversations about mathematics;
• Inquiry-based learning;
• Engaging students in complex tasks and experiments;
• The nature of proof;
• Using technology to teach mathematics;
• Peer mentoring;
• Cooperative learning;
• Teaching through games;
• Integrating ELA, Math, and Science;
• Mitigating summer learning loss; and
• Engaging families in their children’s mathematical education. Participants will have the opportunity to win a classroom set of one of the MCTM Adventures with Mathematics games for the grade of their choice. All 13 Adventures with Mathematics books will be available for sale (cash or check only) at the conference price of $10 each. Proceeds benefit the MCTM Scholarship Endowment Fund.
