Math In Action Conference Program

Welcome message and information about SCECHs, Session Evaluations, and Wifi

Welcome to Math in Action!

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to Math in Action! There are six hour-long sessions with something for every grade level to be found in each. This year we are again excited to offer sessions in multiple modalities. Presentations labeled “online” have a remote speaker, and in-person participants can view these online presentations together in the respective rooms. Presentations labeled “hybrid” have an in-person speaker, and online participants can view these presentations via Zoom. Presentations labeled "in-person" have an in-person speaker and are only available to in-person participants.

We are especially excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Brette Garner, who will give three presentations during Sessions B, C, and E.

You should find a meal ticket behind your nametag badge. You may choose to enjoy brunch during Session C, or lunch during Sessions D or E. If you have any questions, please find us at the registration table.

Please fill out evaluations for each presenter using the link at the top of the page.

Sincerely,

The Math in Action Steering Committee

SCECHs

We will be logging SCECHs electronically this year. After each presentation, the MIA volunteer in that room will have a QR code for you to scan (or a link) for you to log your attendance. You will need to do this for each presentation you attend. Please remember that you can earn up to 5 SCECHs for attending Math in Action (you must attend Brunch or one of the Lunch times - you cannot skip to get more SCECH credit). Please make sure you have your PIC number handy the day of the conference.

Session Evaluations

Please evaluate each session that you attend! Go to

https://www.gvsu.edu/mathinaction/eval

to complete all session evaluations.

Wifi and Presenter files

Wifi login: Join “GV-Visitor” and accept the terms. No password is needed.

Presenter files will be available at:

https://www.gvsu.edu/mathinaction/2023-conference-files-17.htm

Schedule of Presentations

Session A 8:40-9:40

Session	Room	Modality	Grade	Session Description
A1	D-1-209	Hybrid	PreK-2	Taking Mathematics Outside of the Classroom through Family Connections Shari McCarty, Aquinas College and Aquinas Grad Students: Traci Conrad, Alexandria Rios, Maegan Shipp Participants will develop ways to implement stronger family connections in mathematics. We will make good use of your time; when you leave this session, you will have an action plan ready to implement! Ideas could be implemented in upper elementary as well; feel free to join us.
A2	D-1-215			Presentation canceled
A3	D-1-221	Hybrid	6-12	Fostering Student Engagement, Discussion, and Collaboration in Mathematics LeeAnne Carr, Catholic Central High School - GR This session will focus on multiple strategies for sparking student interest and promoting effective communication in a mathematics classroom. Through clear expectations, diverse procedures, and creative activities, participants will learn how to increase student collaboration and mastery of content. Participants Will Need Laptops
A4	D-1-227	In-person	6-12	Workshop Model/Stations in the Secondary Classroom Tara Maynard, Creekside Middle School Come see how stations are used in a secondary classroom to help students be more engaged with the content & use a variety of ways to keep them learning. Participants Will Need Laptops
A5	D-1-233	Online	6-12	GeoGebra: From Simple Calculator to Improving Instruction Robert Pontecorvo, GeoGebra Incorporate student-centered discovery-based learning in any teaching modality (remote, hybrid, or live learners). Come with your device and learn how to increase access and equity in your classroom through GeoGebra Classroom and the tens of thousands of free resources.

Session B 9:50-10:50

Session	Room	Modality	Grade	Session Description
B1	MAN 102	Hybrid	Teacher Educator Keynote	Keynote Session: Supporting mathematics teacher learning through co-inquiry Brette Garner, University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education Keynote: Many educators advocate for a learner-centered approach to K-12 education -- but we don’t always carry that into professional development or teacher education. In this talk, Brette will discuss the importance of taking a learner-centered, co-inquiry approach to supporting teacher learning. In her research projects, Brette begins coaching cycles with teachers’ questions in mind, emphasizing the assets they bring to the table.
B2	D-1-209	In-person	PreK-2	Teaching Math with Diverse Children's Books Lisa Hawley, Grand Valley State University Explore how to choose and plan lessons around children's books that invite exploration of math concepts and act as mirrors (reflecting their lives) and windows (showing others who are different) for all children. A device with internet access is recommended.
B3	D-1-215	In-person	3-5	Designing Groupwork: Supporting the Needs of Diverse Learners Joy Oslund, Grand Valley State University How can teachers challenge students who find school mathematics easy while advancing students who struggle? Participants will learn research-based practices for using groupwork in math and how they can be applied to develop students' understanding of number and operations.
B4	D-1-221	Hybrid	6-12	Why Literacy is Integral for Math Proficiency Skills and Student Achievement Lauren Tecca, Bowling Green State University My research study explored the correlation between literacy and mathematical proficiency levels with its affects student achievement. Strategies to increase confidence in both areas were derived from the data within the study.
B5	D-1-227	Hybrid	9-12	Everything about math teaching I wish I knew 10 years ago Zach Cresswell, Mt. Pleasant High School You'll save a decade and share some workable wisdom! This interactive, fast-paced, session features loads of practical advice you can use Monday; from pertinent pedagogy, to whiteboarding, to no-nonsense time-savers. Targeted towards young teachers, with experienced teachers in mind! Participants should bring phones or tablets
B6	D-1-117			Canceled: My Favorites session We did not receive any submissions for "My Favorites".
B7	D-1-233	Hybrid	6-12	Formative Assessment: The Nuts & Bolts Tara Maynard, Creekside Middle School Come see how formative assessment can change lessons. We will view data reports and see ways class can be changed, students could be grouped, assignments could be given, etc. Let’s USE the data to change our instruction. Participants will need laptops.

Session C 11:00-12:00 Brunch

Session	Room	Modality	Grade	Session Description
C1	MAN 102	Hybrid	Secondary Keynote	Secondary Keynote: Beyond best practices: Using pedagogical judgment to navigate uncertainty in secondary classrooms Brette Garner, University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education As teachers, we are often looking for the “best” practices — but “best” for whom? Where? In what ways? In our increasingly uncertain world, best practices often come up short. In this talk, Brette will offer pedagogical judgment as an alternative framing. Pedagogical judgment emphasizes the complex — and even conflicting! — demands that teachers are constantly juggling. Brette will share examples — from her own practice and from her research — of how pedagogical judgment can help secondary teachers make sense of these uncertain times.
C2	D-1-209			Presentation canceled
C3	D-1-215	Hybrid	3-5	Mathematics and Movement Shari McCarty, Aquinas College and Aquinas Grad Students: Austin Brooks, Kenzie Hengesbach, Jodi Johnson, Hope Levandoski, Samuel Preston Participants will explore whole-body learning and how to incorporate movement into their mathematics lessons/curriculum. We will discover together what content areas lend themselves to mathematics and movement. Ideas could be implemented to lower elementary as well; feel free to join us.
C4	D-1-221	Online	6-12	Hands-On Activities for Struggling Students Honora Wall, EduCalc Learning Students with both dyscalculia (the mathematics learning disability) and low numeracy struggle to find success through typical mathematics instruction. This presentation demonstrates hands-on activities and projects that give all students access to mathematics.
C5	D-1-227	Hybrid	9-12	Make Math Come Alive with TI Activities Karen Sleno, Flushing Community Schools How do students learn best? When they can actively interact what they are learning! And what better way to do that than with TI technology? This session will explore ready-made TI activities that encourage curiosity, persistence, and deeper understanding.
C6	D-1-117	Hybrid	PreK-12	Centering Math in our Joy or Joy in our Math: What's the Difference? Jill Griffin, Michigan Department of Education and Mo Thomas, MiSTEM Network We are born overflowing with joy, curiosity, and endless possibilities. Seeing the beauty in children and content is the essence of culturally responsive pedagogy. Come, relax, laugh & let's find the math in your joy! You'll want to be here! Participants should bring phones or tablets
C7	D-1-233	Online	6-8	Reflecting on Past Experiences with Mathematics Carla Meertens, St. John's University This presentation will focus on mathematics teachers reflecting on their past experiences with middle school math to determine how their past classroom experiences are influencing their current pedagogical practice.

Session D 12:10-1:10 Lunch

Session	Room	Modality	Grade	Session Description
D1	D-1-209			Presentation Canceled
D2	D-1-215	Hybrid	3-8	Conceptual Multiplication of Fractions Gary Christie, Baldwin Wallace University Presentation will involve participants in multiplying fractions through use of graphics/manipulatives so they may understand the origin of the algorithm as well as how to help their students develop the algorithm to multiply fractions.
D3	D-1-221	In-person	6-8	Routines for Establishing Productive Collaboration in Middle School Math Lessons Jon Hasenbank, Grand Valley State University; Holly Hibma and Evan Sander, Grand Valley State University Students Looking to build an inclusive math community that gets students moving, collaborating, talking, sharing their thinking, and truly enjoying class? Come experience the powerful classroom routines we used while teacher apprenticing at EGRMS that are too good not to share!
D4	D-1-227	Hybrid	6-12	Algebra with Data Science Andy Witczak, Kentwood Public Schools Participants will learn to integrate R Studio and Python Programming into their Statistics units for middle and high school math. Participants will need laptops
D5	D-1-117	Hybrid	6-12	MATH NATION: More Than Just Videos! Dr. Tiffany Arnold, MATH NATION Powered by Accelerate Learning and Jillian Hartman, Pinkney Public Schools Math Nation MICHIGAN is a state-funded, interactive supplementary math program for grades 6-8 & AGA. Attendees will see it in action and learn how to implement these powerful resources with students to build confidence in their mathematical prowess. Participants will need laptops
D6	D-1-233	Online	6-12	Free Open Middle Resources in GeoGebra to Enhance Mathematics Learning Robert Pontecorvo, GeoGebra Learn to incorporate the free Open Educational Resources (OER) of GeoGebra and GeoGebra Classroom, and specifically the Open Middle resources, to differentiate instruction, personalize instruction, and promote a satisfying student-centered learning experience.

Session E 1:20-2:20 Lunch

Session	Room	Modality	Grade	Session Description
E1	MAN 102	Hybrid	Elementary Keynote	Elementary Keynote: Beyond best practices: Using pedagogical judgment to navigate uncertainty in elementary classrooms Brette Garner, University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education As teachers, we are often looking for the “best” practices — but “best” for whom? Where? In what ways? In our increasingly uncertain world, best practices often come up short. In this talk, Brette will offer pedagogical judgment as an alternative framing. Pedagogical judgment emphasizes the complex — and even conflicting! — demands that teachers are constantly juggling. Brette will share examples — from her own practice and from her research — of how pedagogical judgment can help elementary teachers make sense of these uncertain times.
E2	D-1-209	In-person	PreK-8	Overcoming Their Fear of Math Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education Why are some of us 'math people' and others not? It all has to do with how we've come to view math. In this session, discover how to instill both a love for the subject and superior understanding in your students. Participants should bring phones or tablets
E3	D-1-215	Hybrid	3-5	Mathematics Modeling Shari McCarty, Aquinas College and Aquinas Grad Students: Sarah Beyer, Maura Davis, Michael Dombrowski, Seok Sim, Emily Theunick Attendees will investigate models that will promote mathematical thinking and explore the communication of mathematical ideas through drawing, writing, and talking in their classrooms.
E4	D-1-221	Hybrid	6-12	Strengthening Student Engagement with Custom Activities in Desmos Activity Builder Andy Malbouef, Whitehall High School Student engagement and interaction are a cornerstone of mathematics education. Desmos Activity Builder is a FREE platform that allows teachers to connect math concepts in formats that allow student exploration and discovery, while engaging students in desired mathematical practices. Participants will need laptops
E5	D-1-227	In-person	6-12	Math of Games + Productive Group Work = Sounds Fun, I'm In! Val Thomasma Molly Mosketti, East Kentwood High School Through the course titled "Math of Games", EK students learn how the games they love to play are FULL of math concepts. Come join us for a fun hour of math, games, and productive group work strategies.
E6	D-1-233	Online	6-12	Customizing Digital Open Educational Resources for Formative Assessment in the Classroom with GeoGebra Monique Zhou, GeoGebra This interactive session will address how to use free software with open educational resources (OER) for customization so teachers can incorporate digital tools to promote student centered learning. Participants will use their own devices to create online synchronous interactive lessons.

Session F 2:30-3:30

Session	Room	Modality	Grade	Session Description
F1	D-1-209	Hybrid	PreK-2	Modeling a UDL math lesson for preservice teachers from an interdisciplinary perspective Weichen Zhao, University of Kansas/ATLAS This presentation will provide preservice teachers with a K-2 math lesson incorporating UDL principles. It will motivate them to utilize UDL for the emerging needs of inclusion and apply their pedagogical and conceptual grasp of mathematics in a broader context.
F2	D-1-215	In-person	3-5	Teaching Math with Diverse Children's Books Lisa Hawley, Grand Valley State University Explore how to choose and plan lessons around children's books that invite exploration of math concepts and act as mirrors (reflecting their lives) and windows (showing others who are different) for all children. A device with internet access is recommended.
F3	D-1-221	In-person	6-12	Everyone Counts, Everyone is Included Khadijah Shaaf and Molly Mosketti, East Kentwood High School Creating an inclusive, safe environment for all students is our first priority. Join us to explore ways we build relationships, are inclusive to all populations of students, and meet students where they are in our math classrooms. Yes, participants should bring phones or tablets
F4	D-1-227	In-person	6-12	Who Will Win? Using Statistics and Probability to Make Predictions Sandra Zirkes and Kate Walker, Bowling Green State University In this session, we will share a classroom baseball game using spinners constructed using the batting statistics of real players as well as an activity to predict winners in March Madness using different strategic methods.
F5	D-1-117	Hybrid		Teaching Like Ted Lasso Dave Coffey and John Golden, Grand Valley State University We started the Teaching Like Ted Lasso Podcast because we BELIEVE in the rich connections we saw between teaching and the positive and popular Apple TV show. No knowledge of the show is required - just an interest in improving our teaching! CURIOUS? Then please join us for this live episode, where you are the special guests sharing what works for you. *The presenters have asked to record this session*
F6	D-1-233	Online	6-8	How to 'Flip' Your Middle School Math Class Kate Arnold, Miami Country Day School We'll discuss why you might want to consider flipping your math class, and give practical suggestions for efficiently and effectively implementing this model. I'll tell all the mistakes I made along my flipped classroom journey so you don't have to!

Thank you!

Presenters: We appreciate your preparation, expertise, time, and consideration. Thank you for your high level of engagement in mathematics education and for sharing that expertise in enlightening us!
Participants: Thank you for your curiosity, dedication, and interest in your own learning and that of your students. Your participation today says a lot about you and is most appreciated.
Ana Vanbragt (GVSU Department of Mathematics): Thank you for jumping in and helping with all the details, no matter how big or small; the facilities, arrangements for refreshments, meals, tables, Math in Action swag, and a million others. Without you behind the scenes, there would be no conference!
SHELLY MICHO (Regional Math and Science Center): Thank you for taking care of the advertising, programs, registration, signage, and many other details. Without you and Ana VanBragt there would be no conference
Steering Committee: Your work in determining the experts to address major issues and mathematical concepts, contacting speakers, organizing the program, advertising, and volunteering during the day of the conference provide an enriching experience for all of us. Thank you for your many hours of thoughtful dedication.
Volunteers: Making certain that everything goes smoothly on the day of the conferences in every session, helping speakers carry and distribute materials, orienting participants to the environment, and all the other things you do to support the conference is greatly appreciated!