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State University of New York College at Old Westbury Presents
The Thirty-Second Annual
LIMA ÇON Long Island Mathematics Conference
E3 = Equity × Empowerment × Effectiveness in Math Instruction
Friday, March 16, 2018 – 7:45 A.M. to 2:35 P.M. at SUNY College at Old Westbury, Campus Center
SESSION A 10:30 -- 11:20 (Select three sessions from numbers 1 - 15) 1. It All Adds Up to Fun! Audrey Bellovin (K-2) Hemlock School
This workshop will focus on activities that will engage students in thinking about addition and subtraction while playing games. Children need to gain fluency with their facts in order to become better problem solvers.
2. Exploding Dots! Laura Forsyth, Debra Kessler (K-4) Malverne Schools/PS144 Join us in exploring the Global Math Project topic of the year. Discussion and practice explanations of how numbers are written in base ten and base two. We will “play” with 1→10 and 1→2 machines and discuss classroom applications.
3. What's the Problem with Word Problems? Camille DiBennardo (3-5) The Thomas Dooley School Learn effective problem solving strategies that students need to be successful in a Common Core world.
4. Videos in 21st Century: Before, During and After the Lesson Frank Gardella, Robert Kaplan (5-8) Hunter College: Math Center The participants will work with fraction materials and videos to show: Before the lesson: Video as a PD tool to help teachers develop the topic. During the lesson: Video giving students reinforcement. After the lesson: Video as homework.
5. My Favorite Contest Problems Are for All Students Dennis Mulhearn (5-8) Valley Stream South (retired) Problem solving is central at all levels of math. Carefully choosing the setting and content can make math fun and exciting too. Challenge your students with classic contest problems and discover solutions that enrich understanding.
6. Using Coordinates to interpret and Represent Data Shawn Towle (5-8) Falmouth MS Experience a formative assessment lesson, discuss implementation and learn about other tasks designed to help teachers assess and improve students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, skills and most importantly, the math practices.
7. History of Mathematics in the Classroom: A Focus on Cultures Brian Evans (9-12) Pace University A brief overview of the history of mathematics through the contributions from various cultures, that can be used to motivate students.
8. Using literature and media in the mathematics classroom Julio Penagos, Jeffrey Martin (9-12) Queens School of Inquiry We will explore poems, stories, works of literature, and even songs and movies that can be used in the mathematics classroom. We will learn ways to implement these resources and stay within the boundaries of the curriculum.
9. Fredonia Rogers and the Origins of Proportional Reasoning Robert Rogers (9-12) SUNY Fredonia Join Fredonia Rogers on an historical journey into the origins of proportional reasoning. We will see how this evolution might help us understand how our students learn this ubiquitous topic.
10. Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Richard Sgroi (9-12) Bedford Central Schools AAWFA is a 3rd/4th year course for all students. It teaches & uses advanced algebra in the areas of spending, banking, credit, auto & home ownership, jobs, taxes, investments, retirement, and budgets. Sample materials will be distributed.
11. Math in Focus and Go Math New York City Nicole Simon, Theresa Vecchiarelli (9-12) SUNY NCC Math in Focus and Go Math New York City curricula from common core are demonstrated with creative concepts taught for high level mathematics and science. We invite participants to bring their own common core lessons for group discussion.
12. Behind the scenes Christine Brady (College/General) SUNY SCCC Data is being collected about us every day. I will be sharing some interesting examples of how statistics are used without us even being aware.
13. Virtual Lesson Study: InterVisitation using Virtual Software Salvatore Catalano (General) FDR HS Through the use of virtual software and technology formats for communication, teachers will form professional learning communities to implement a professional development approach called Japanese Lesson Study.
14. Promoting Mathematical Thinking Terri Germain-Williams (General) Mercy College Strategies that promote math thinking and high levels of engagement while combating the culture of answer-getting in mathematics classrooms.
15. What are they looking for in an applicant? David Hurst (Pre-Service) Bethlehem/AMTNYS Past Pres. Come learn resume writing and interview tips from someone who has conducted numerous searches and interviews across disciplines K-12.
SESSION B 11:35 - 12:25 (Select three sessions from numbers 16 - 24) 16. Problem Solving in the K-2 Classroom Sue Mehr (K-2) Deer Park Schools
Students become better problem solvers when given opportunities to work at their developmental level. We will explore different types of word problems and learn to plan instruction based on students' understanding.
17. Share and Tell: Grades K-4 Jamar Pickreign, Robert Rogers (K-4) SUNY Plattsburgh/Fredonia Share ideas, activities, and lessons with other teachers. We will take participants' ideas and discuss how they can be adopted or adapted. Even if you don't have ideas but want to hear what others have to say, come join us.
18. Rational Knots Aziz Jumash (5-8) Stuyvesant HS This activity was created by John Conway in which knots are created by specified moves. A knot can be tied and untied using compositions of these moves. Participants will explore inverse functions, compositions, closure property of sets.
19. Math Isn't Just Equations: The Next Generation of Education Christopher Macaluso (5-8) Yonkers Public Schools This session will address how the next generation learning standards should be used as an opportunity for educators to provide learning experiences that promote vertical connections, develop strategy, and prepare students for citizenship.
20. Using ConcepTests for Formative Assessment Amy Cappiello (9-12) Commack HS ConcepTests for Algebra, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus are multiple choice questions created to spark conversation in your classroom while providing information to the teacher about how well students are grasping mathematical concepts.
21. Teach More: Talk Less Jocelyn Hall, Alyssa Collins (9-12) LaGuardia HS Learn how to integrate wordpress (to build a class website), camtastia (to record video lessons), edpuzzle (to host videos), and google forms (to get daily checks for understanding) to create a data driven flipped math classroom.
22. The Beauty of Flipped Lessons Patrick Letourneau (9-12) North Hunterdon HS Experience a flipped lesson, learn about flipped lessons, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, multiple ways to create flipped lessons, personal examples of flipped lessons, create a flipped lesson with Windows Live Movie Maker/Smartboard.
23. GeoGebra for Pre-Calculus and Calculus Vera Hu-Hyneman (College) SUNY SCCC In this presentation, the presenter will talk about how to integrate GeoGebra in the Pre-Calculus and Calculus classrooms. Please bring laptop.
24. The “Flickering” Classroom Experience Jerry Chen (General) SUNY SCCC With advanced video technology, more classes are being flipped. A college professor will present the experience of a flipped Developmental Mathematics Skills class with the use of clickers in fall 2017.
25. Promoted Problem Solving by Escaping the Room Jonathan LaManna, Jillian Ellis (General) Coney Island Prep HS Who wants to get locked in a room for an hour, with puzzles and clues you need to figure out to escape? We won’t do that, but we’ll show you how to use mathematical practices to create a fun learning experience for your students.
Co-sponsored by: The Nassau County Mathematics
Teachers’ Association The Suffolk County Mathematics
Teachers’ Association The Nassau County Association
of Mathematics Supervisors The Association of Teachers of
Mathematics of New York City Partially funded by a grant from
NYS Department of Education
To register go to: www.limathconference.org
LIMAÇON, designed for mathematics educators from primary through university level, provides opportunities for professional interactions and offers a forum for the exchange of concerns, innovative ideas, and achievable goals. This year’s conference theme: Advocating for High Quality Math Instruction through Equity, Empowerment, and Effectiveness.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Matt Larson, current president of NCTM. Previously he was the K-12 curriculum specialist for mathematics in the Lincoln Nebraska Public Schools. In addition, he has authored or co-authored several books including a series on professional learning communities and Common Core Mathematics. His book entitled Balancing the Equation: A Guide to School Mathematics for Educators and Parents is directed toward parents and educators who seek to improve their understanding of mathematics and help students succeed.
Dr. Larson’s keynote address is followed by a daylong series of workshops focused on mathematics education, pedagogy, and problem solving. Participants can expect sessions to provide ideas, techniques, and skills that will improve teaching and content effectiveness, and energize their classroom. Please bring your own calculators. The presenter will not supply them.
SessionA(10:30–11:20) SessionB(11:35–12:25) SessionC(12:40–1:30) SessionD(1:45–2:35)1.ItAllAddsUptoFun! AudreyBellovin
16.ProblemSolving SueMehr
26.UnderstandingPlaceValue SuzanneGolder
36.DevelopingNumberSense SuzanneGolder
2.ExplodingDots LauraForsyth,DebraKessler
17.ShareandTell JamarPickreign,RobertRogers
27.IsMathSensibleandDoable EllenEdmonds
37.FosteraLoveofMath MeridythHansen
3.WordProblemProblems CamilleDiBennardo
18.RationalKnots AzizJumash
28.Fractions,Decimals,Percents NancyGolden
38.MathGames KristineHuchthausen
4.VideosinTeachingMath FrankGardella,RobertKaplan
19.MathIsn’tjustEquations ChristopherMacaluso
29.MorethanaWorksheet KathleenConers,GraceParisi
39.DevelopMathPower TomBeatini
5.FavoriteContestProblems DennisMulhearn
20.UsingConcepTests AmyCappiello
30.Polylinks AmyLee
40.TeachSTEMusingHockey AlenaKluge
6.Coordinates:RepresentData ShawnTowle
21.TeachMore:TalkLess JocelynHall,AlyssaCollins
31.Coteaching/Coplanning LisaSanMartin,KrystenMalloy
41.CodingwithCodesters LuisSaltos,KateSullivan
7.HistoryofMath&Culture BrianEvans
22.FlippedLessons PatrickLetourneau
32.CanyouBelieveit? AlanSultan
42.NoMemberLeftBehind MaraMarkinson
8.Literature/MediainMath JulioPenagos,JeffreyMartin
23.Geogebra:Pre-calc&Calc VeraHu-Hyneman
33.UsingMicrosoftSurface JosephBernat
43.TI&MathConfidence DanaMorse
9.ProportionalReasoning RobertRogers
24.“Flickering”Classroom JerryChen
34.ELLInstructionalStrategies ClareLee
44.TheMathofScams MichaelRiccardo
10.Adv.AlgebrawithFinance RichardSgroi
25.PromotedProblemSolving JonathanLaManna,JillianEllis
35.MasteryBasedLearning MichaelLondon
45.MathinAviation CRoethel,MahmoodPournazari
11.MathinFocus/GoMath NicoleSimon,TheresaVecchiarelli
46.Pre-Calculus MichaelSiuta
12.BehindtheScenes ChristineDavidson
47.StudentVideos JoAnneThacker
13.VirtualLessonStudy SalvatoreCatalano
48.VideoEnhancedLearning CatherineBarbino
14.PromotingMathThinking TerriGermain-Williams
49.Strength-basedApproach ScottVotke,JoniAl-Hihi
15.LandingThatJob DavidHurst
50.FirstYearTeaching101 GraceParisi
7:45 - 8:30 CHECK-IN, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:45 - 9:15 INTRO by L.I. Mathematics Conference Board 9:15 - 10:15 KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Dr. Matt Larson -
NCTM President 10:30 - 2:35 SESSIONS A-D see schedule (all presentations held
in the New Academic Building) BUFFET LUNCHEON during either session B or C 7:45 - 1:45 EXHIBITOR BOOTHS AVAILABLE
SESSION A 10:30 -- 11:20 (Select three sessions from numbers 1 - 15) 1. It All Adds Up to Fun! Audrey Bellovin (K-2) Principal, Hemlock School
This workshop will focus on activities that will engage students in thinking about addition and subtraction while playing games. Children need to gain fluency with their facts in order to become better problem solvers.
2. Exploding Dots! Laura Forsyth, Debra Kessler (K-4) Malverne Schools/PS144 Join us in exploring the Global Math Project topic of the year. Discussion and practice explanations of how numbers are written in base ten and base two. We will “play” with 1→10 and 1→2 machines and discuss classroom applications.
3. What's the Problem with Word Problems? Camille DiBennardo (3-5) The Thomas Dooley School Learn effective problem solving strategies that students need to be successful in a Common Core world.
4. Videos in 21st Century: Before, During and After the Lesson Frank Gardella, Robert Kaplan (5-8) Hunter College Exec. Director The participants will work with fraction materials and videos to show: Before the lesson: Video as a PD tool to help teachers develop the topic. During the lesson: Video giving students reinforcement. After the lesson: Video as homework.
5. My Favorite Contest Problems Are for All Students Dennis Mulhearn (5-8) Valley Stream South (retired) Problem solving is central at all levels of math. Carefully choosing the setting and content can make math fun and exciting too. Challenge your students with classic contest problems and discover solutions that enrich understanding.
6. Using Coordinates to interpret and Represent Data Shawn Towle (5-8) NCSM E1 Rep, Falmouth MS Experience a formative assessment lesson, discuss implementation and learn about other tasks designed to help teachers assess and improve students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, skills and most importantly, the math practices.
7. History of Mathematics in the Classroom: A Focus on Cultures Brian Evans (9-12) Asst. Provost Pace University A brief overview of the history of mathematics through the contributions from various cultures, which can be used to motivate students.
8. Using Literature and Media in the Mathematics Classroom Julio Penagos, Jeffrey Martin (9-12) Qns. School of Inquiry/NYCDOE We will explore poems, stories, works of literature, and even songs and movies that can be used in the mathematics classroom. We will learn ways to implement these resources and stay within the boundaries of the curriculum.
9. Fredonia Rogers and the Origins of Proportional Reasoning Robert Rogers (9-12) SUNY Fredonia Join Fredonia Rogers on an historical journey into the origins of proportional reasoning. We will see how this evolution might help us understand how our students learn this ubiquitous topic.
10. Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Richard Sgroi (9-12) Bedford Central Schools (retired) AAWFA is a 3rd/4th year course for all students. It teaches & uses advanced algebra in the areas of spending, banking, credit, auto & home ownership, jobs, taxes, investments, retirement, and budgets. Sample materials will be distributed.
11. Math in Focus and Go Math New York City Nicole Simon, Theresa Vecchiarelli (9-12) SUNY NCC Math in Focus and Go Math New York City curricula from common core are demonstrated with creative concepts taught for high level mathematics and science. We invite participants to bring their own common core lessons for group discussion.
12. Behind the scenes Christine Davidson (College/General) SUNY SCCC Data is being collected about us every day. I will be sharing some interesting examples of how statistics are used without us even being aware.
13. Virtual Lesson Study: InterVisitation using Virtual Software Salvatore Catalano (General) FDR HS/NYCDOE Through the use of virtual software and technology formats for communication, teachers will form professional learning communities to implement a professional development approach called Japanese Lesson Study.
14. Promoting Mathematical Thinking Terri Germain-Williams (General) Mercy College Strategies that promote math thinking and high levels of engagement while combating the culture of answer-getting in mathematics classrooms.
15. What are they looking for in an applicant? David Hurst (Pre-Service) Bethlehem/AMTNYS Past Pres. Come learn resume writing and interview tips from someone who has conducted numerous searches and interviews across disciplines K-12.
SESSION B 11:35 - 12:25 (Select three sessions from numbers 16 - 24) 16. Problem Solving in the K-2 Classroom Sue Mehr (K-2) Deer Park Schools
Students become better problem solvers when given opportunities to work at their developmental level. We will explore different types of word problems and learn to plan instruction based on students’ understanding.
17. Share and Tell: Grades K-4 Jamar Pickreign, Robert Rogers (K-4) SUNY Plattsburgh/Fredonia Share ideas, activities, and lessons with other teachers. We will take participants’ ideas and discuss how they can be adopted or adapted. Even if you don't have ideas but want to hear what others have to say, come join us.
18. Rational Knots Aziz Jumash (5-8) Stuyvesant HS In this activity, knots are tied using a specified set of moves. Each knot corresponds to a rational number and can be tied and untied using compositions of these moves. We will consider closure property of sets, compositions, and inverse functions.
19. Math Isn't Just Equations: The Next Generation of Education Christopher Macaluso (5-8) Exec Dir. Math Yonkers Public Schools This session will address how the next generation learning standards should be used as an opportunity for educators to provide learning experiences that promote vertical connections, develop strategy, and prepare students for citizenship.
20. Using ConcepTests for Formative Assessment Amy Cappiello (9-12) Commack HS ConcepTests for Algebra, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus are multiple choice questions created to spark conversation in your classroom while providing information to the teacher about how well students are grasping mathematical concepts.
21. Teach More: Talk Less Jocelyn Hall, Alyssa Collins (9-12) LaGuardia HS/NYCDOE Learn how to integrate wordpress (to build a class website), camtastia (to record video lessons), edpuzzle (to host videos), and google forms (to get daily checks for understanding) to create a data driven flipped math classroom.
22. The Beauty of Flipped Lessons Patrick Letourneau (9-12) North Hunterdon HS Experience a flipped lesson, learn about flipped lessons, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, multiple ways to create flipped lessons, personal examples of flipped lessons, create a flipped lesson with Windows Live Movie Maker/Smartboard.
23. GeoGebra for Pre-Calculus and Calculus Vera Hu-Hyneman (College) SUNY SCCC In this presentation, the presenter will talk about how to integrate GeoGebra in the Pre-Calculus and Calculus classrooms. Please bring laptop.
24. The “Flickering” Classroom Experience Jerry Chen (General) SUNY SCCC With advanced video technology, more classes are being flipped. A college professor will present the experience of a flipped Developmental Mathematics Skills class with the use of clickers in fall 2017.
25. Promoted Problem Solving by Escaping the Room Jonathan LaManna, Jillian Ellis (General) Coney Island Prep HS/NYCDOE Who wants to get locked in a room for an hour, with puzzles and clues you need to figure out to escape? We won’t do that, but we’ll show you how to use mathematical practices to create a fun learning experience for your students.
SESSION C 12:40 - 1:30 (Select three sessions from numbers 25 - 33) 26. Understanding Place Value Suzanne Golder (K-2) NCMTA President
Participants will learn about the language of place value. We begin with concrete objects and build numbers! After a thorough exploration with objects we will move to abstract representations that seem to perplex so many of our students.
27. Do Your Students See Math as Sensible, Useful, and Doable? Ellen Edmonds (K-4) W.H. Sadlier, Inc. Research shows students who don’t acquire number sense struggle throughout school. Learn six research-based strategies to build number sense, promote students’ confidence with numbers, and move away from a focus on computational procedures.
28. Playing with Fractions, Decimals or Percents, Grades 4+ Nancy Golden (4-8) Merrick Schools With 3 sets of cards you’ll have games & activities to practice key fraction, decimal &/or percent concepts: benchmarking, comparing, & equivalence. You’ll get everything you need to adapt for center or small group work at all levels.
29. More than a Worksheet Kathleen Coners, Grace Parisi (5-8) Long Beach MS Participate in engaging math activities that you can use in your classroom. We will play and learn with dice, cards, play-dough, spinners, etc. Activities will take into consideration differentiation, and various student learning styles.
30. Polylinks Amy Lee (9-12) Qns. HS for Language Studies/NYCDOE Create beautiful polylink puzzles which demonstrate the richness of the structures found in the mathematical world.
31. Coteaching & Coplanning: Two Head are Better than One Lisa San Martin, Krysten Malloy (9-12) Qns. School of Inquiry/NYCDOE With the growing number of students with learning differences, it is vital that we meet the students’ different needs. We have some “go-to” strategies to implement into any math classroom.
32. Can you Believe It? Alan Sultan (9-12) CUNY Queens College Did you know that 17 is the largest prime number and that from a point outside a line, there are TWO perpendiculars to the line that can be drawn? Come see some interesting and entertaining mathematical fallacies from HS mathematics.
33. Utilizing the Microsoft Surface to its Full Potential Joseph Bernat (General) SUNY NCC Microsoft Surface can be used to assist the Mathematics Educator in many ways: wireless projection for class, assistance for student’s homework solutions, creation of supplemental videos for viewing on YouTube, creation of lessons and tests.
34. ELL Instructional Strategies Clare Lee, Kelly Yanyan (General) Fort Hamilton HS/NYCDOE The presentation is intended to assist teachers in helping their students accomplish two goals: develop their proficiency in English and develop their mathematical understanding.
35. Engaging student learning through Mastery Based Learning Michael London (General) Queens School of Inquiry/NYCDOE This workshop is an introduction to the mastery based learning grading system. Learn how to modify assessments, see examples of grading rubrics, and classroom activities to support this system.
SESSION D 1:45 - 2:35 (Select three sessions from numbers 34 - 47) 36. Developing Number Sense Suzanne Golder (K-2) NCMTA President
Learn some quick fluency drills that you can use immediately. You will also learn some fun games for use in centers or in the classroom. 37. Fostering a Love of Math in Elementary Students Meridyth Hansen (K-4) Cold Spring Harbor STEM Director
Instilling an early love of mathematics is key to developing confident and successful thinkers and problem solvers. Young learners possess an innate sense of wonder. It’s our job to foster that passion and refine those skills to help them grow.
38. Using Math Games to Enhance Mathematical Practice Kristine Huchthausen (4-6) Uniondale UFSD (retired) Engage intermediate students with math games designed to promote understanding of mathematical structure, develop abstract and quantitative reasoning, and develop strategies for problem solving.
39. Want to Develop Math Power? Use High Level Tasks! Tom Beatini (5-8) Union City Public Schools,NJ Students develop math power and conceptual understanding when they make meaningful connections between different representations. Take back to your classroom ready-to-use high level tasks that empower your students.
40. Teaching STEM to Students through Hockey Alena Kluge (5-8) EVERFI Through immersive game simulations Hockey Scholar explores real-life applications of math concepts such as area/volume of an ice rink and speed/velocity using skates. This session will provide educators with access to Hockey Scholar.
41. Coding in the Classroom with Codesters Luis Saltos, Kate Sullivan (5-8) JHS 189/NYCDOE Codesters provides a low-barrier entry to teach coding concepts using the programming language Python. If you are interested in teaching coding, this session will be a great resource for you. Laptops required.
42. No Group Member Left Behind: Accountability for All Mara Markinson (9-12) East-West HS/NYCDOE Participants will learn about easy-to-implement, innovative instructional practices geared towards increasing individual and group accountability in mathematics classrooms. Leave with ideas and ready-to-use materials.
43. TI Tips for Building Math Confidence & Regents Exam Success Dana Morse (9-12) Educational Technology Consultant Allow students to explore and discover math concepts. Students who believe they can, will achieve more. See the math the way it was intended.
44. The Mathematics of Scams, Bets and Ponzi Schemes Michael Riccardo (9-12) Bayside HS/NYCDOE We’ve all heard of Ponzi schemes but how do they actually work? We will explore how to construct scams and win bets using math.
45. Mathematics in Aviation Chris Roethel, Mahmood Pournazari (9-12) SUNY NCC We will talk about the importance of mathematics in aviation including the use of algebra, trigonometry and logic in preparation for and flying a trip.
46. Pre-Calculus: Kindergarten to Calculus Michael Siuta (9-12) AMTNYS President Come prepared to exchange ideas for teaching Pre-Calculus. From unit topics to specific activities, let’s share our experiences to bring previously unrelated topics together as well as prepare students for the rigors of Calculus.
47. Authentic Assessment and Peer Teaching with Student Videos JoAnne Thacker (College) SUNY NCC Learn how student-produced tutorial videos of math problems fosters increased engagement with course material and encourages peer-to-peer interaction in an online course environment. This idea can also be applied to face-to-face classes.
48. Video Enhanced Learning and QR Codes Catherine Barbino (General) Valley Stream Central HS Learn how to use the flipped classroom or a variation thereof (video enhanced learning) by creating your own videos. You can create a video in a variety of ways and use QR codes on your worksheets.
49. A Strength-based Approach to Mathematics Education Scott Votke, Joni Al-Hihi (General) SUNY SCCC An introduction to strength based approaches and a discussion of what our institution has been doing to implement it into our classrooms.
50. First Year Teaching 101 Grace Parisi (Pre-Service) Long Beach MS Practical information will be presented including advice on getting a teaching job, ways to establish positive relationships with parents and administrators, importance of staying organized, and creating a relevant professional portfolio.
SESSION A 10:30 -- 11:20 (Select three sessions from numbers 1 - 15) 1. It All Adds Up to Fun! Audrey Bellovin (K-2) Hemlock School
This workshop will focus on activities that will engage students in thinking about addition and subtraction while playing games. Children need to gain fluency with their facts in order to become better problem solvers.
2. Exploding Dots! Laura Forsyth, Debra Kessler (K-4) Malverne Schools/PS144 Join us in exploring the Global Math Project topic of the year. Discussion and practice explanations of how numbers are written in base ten and base two. We will “play” with 1→10 and 1→2 machines and discuss classroom applications.
3. What's the Problem with Word Problems? Camille DiBennardo (3-5) The Thomas Dooley School Learn effective problem solving strategies that students need to be successful in a Common Core world.
4. Videos in 21st Century: Before, During and After the Lesson Frank Gardella, Robert Kaplan (5-8) Hunter College: Math Center The participants will work with fraction materials and videos to show: Before the lesson: Video as a PD tool to help teachers develop the topic. During the lesson: Video giving students reinforcement. After the lesson: Video as homework.
5. My Favorite Contest Problems Are for All Students Dennis Mulhearn (5-8) Valley Stream South (retired) Problem solving is central at all levels of math. Carefully choosing the setting and content can make math fun and exciting too. Challenge your students with classic contest problems and discover solutions that enrich understanding.
6. Using Coordinates to interpret and Represent Data Shawn Towle (5-8) Falmouth MS Experience a formative assessment lesson, discuss implementation and learn about other tasks designed to help teachers assess and improve students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, skills and most importantly, the math practices.
7. History of Mathematics in the Classroom: A Focus on Cultures Brian Evans (9-12) Pace University A brief overview of the history of mathematics through the contributions from various cultures, that can be used to motivate students.
8. Using literature and media in the mathematics classroom Julio Penagos, Jeffrey Martin (9-12) Queens School of Inquiry We will explore poems, stories, works of literature, and even songs and movies that can be used in the mathematics classroom. We will learn ways to implement these resources and stay within the boundaries of the curriculum.
9. Fredonia Rogers and the Origins of Proportional Reasoning Robert Rogers (9-12) SUNY Fredonia Join Fredonia Rogers on an historical journey into the origins of proportional reasoning. We will see how this evolution might help us understand how our students learn this ubiquitous topic.
10. Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Richard Sgroi (9-12) Bedford Central Schools AAWFA is a 3rd/4th year course for all students. It teaches & uses advanced algebra in the areas of spending, banking, credit, auto & home ownership, jobs, taxes, investments, retirement, and budgets. Sample materials will be distributed.
11. Math in Focus and Go Math New York City Nicole Simon, Theresa Vecchiarelli (9-12) SUNY NCC Math in Focus and Go Math New York City curricula from common core are demonstrated with creative concepts taught for high level mathematics and science. We invite participants to bring their own common core lessons for group discussion.
12. Behind the scenes Christine Brady (College/General) SUNY SCCC Data is being collected about us every day. I will be sharing some interesting examples of how statistics are used without us even being aware.
13. Virtual Lesson Study: InterVisitation using Virtual Software Salvatore Catalano (General) FDR HS Through the use of virtual software and technology formats for communication, teachers will form professional learning communities to implement a professional development approach called Japanese Lesson Study.
14. Promoting Mathematical Thinking Terri Germain-Williams (General) Mercy College Strategies that promote math thinking and high levels of engagement while combating the culture of answer-getting in mathematics classrooms.
15. What are they looking for in an applicant? David Hurst (Pre-Service) Bethlehem/AMTNYS Past Pres. Come learn resume writing and interview tips from someone who has conducted numerous searches and interviews across disciplines K-12.
SESSION B 11:35 - 12:25 (Select three sessions from numbers 16 - 24) 16. Problem Solving in the K-2 Classroom Sue Mehr (K-2) Deer Park Schools
Students become better problem solvers when given opportunities to work at their developmental level. We will explore different types of word problems and learn to plan instruction based on students' understanding.
17. Share and Tell: Grades K-4 Jamar Pickreign, Robert Rogers (K-4) SUNY Plattsburgh/Fredonia Share ideas, activities, and lessons with other teachers. We will take participants' ideas and discuss how they can be adopted or adapted. Even if you don't have ideas but want to hear what others have to say, come join us.
18. Rational Knots Aziz Jumash (5-8) Stuyvesant HS This activity was created by John Conway in which knots are created by specified moves. A knot can be tied and untied using compositions of these moves. Participants will explore inverse functions, compositions, closure property of sets.
19. Math Isn't Just Equations: The Next Generation of Education Christopher Macaluso (5-8) Yonkers Public Schools This session will address how the next generation learning standards should be used as an opportunity for educators to provide learning experiences that promote vertical connections, develop strategy, and prepare students for citizenship.
20. Using ConcepTests for Formative Assessment Amy Cappiello (9-12) Commack HS ConcepTests for Algebra, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus are multiple choice questions created to spark conversation in your classroom while providing information to the teacher about how well students are grasping mathematical concepts.
21. Teach More: Talk Less Jocelyn Hall, Alyssa Collins (9-12) LaGuardia HS Learn how to integrate wordpress (to build a class website), camtastia (to record video lessons), edpuzzle (to host videos), and google forms (to get daily checks for understanding) to create a data driven flipped math classroom.
22. The Beauty of Flipped Lessons Patrick Letourneau (9-12) North Hunterdon HS Experience a flipped lesson, learn about flipped lessons, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, multiple ways to create flipped lessons, personal examples of flipped lessons, create a flipped lesson with Windows Live Movie Maker/Smartboard.
23. GeoGebra for Pre-Calculus and Calculus Vera Hu-Hyneman (College) SUNY SCCC In this presentation, the presenter will talk about how to integrate GeoGebra in the Pre-Calculus and Calculus classrooms. Please bring laptop.
24. The “Flickering” Classroom Experience Jerry Chen (General) SUNY SCCC With advanced video technology, more classes are being flipped. A college professor will present the experience of a flipped Developmental Mathematics Skills class with the use of clickers in fall 2017.
25. Promoted Problem Solving by Escaping the Room Jonathan LaManna, Jillian Ellis (General) Coney Island Prep HS Who wants to get locked in a room for an hour, with puzzles and clues you need to figure out to escape? We won’t do that, but we’ll show you how to use mathematical practices to create a fun learning experience for your students.
SESSION A 10:30 -- 11:20 (Select three sessions from numbers 1 - 15) 1. It All Adds Up to Fun! Audrey Bellovin (K-2) Hemlock School
This workshop will focus on activities that will engage students in thinking about addition and subtraction while playing games. Children need to gain fluency with their facts in order to become better problem solvers.
2. Exploding Dots! Laura Forsyth, Debra Kessler (K-4) Malverne Schools/PS144 Join us in exploring the Global Math Project topic of the year. Discussion and practice explanations of how numbers are written in base ten and base two. We will “play” with 1→10 and 1→2 machines and discuss classroom applications.
3. What's the Problem with Word Problems? Camille DiBennardo (3-5) The Thomas Dooley School Learn effective problem solving strategies that students need to be successful in a Common Core world.
4. Videos in 21st Century: Before, During and After the Lesson Frank Gardella, Robert Kaplan (5-8) Hunter College: Math Center The participants will work with fraction materials and videos to show: Before the lesson: Video as a PD tool to help teachers develop the topic. During the lesson: Video giving students reinforcement. After the lesson: Video as homework.
5. My Favorite Contest Problems Are for All Students Dennis Mulhearn (5-8) Valley Stream South (retired) Problem solving is central at all levels of math. Carefully choosing the setting and content can make math fun and exciting too. Challenge your students with classic contest problems and discover solutions that enrich understanding.
6. Using Coordinates to interpret and Represent Data Shawn Towle (5-8) Falmouth MS Experience a formative assessment lesson, discuss implementation and learn about other tasks designed to help teachers assess and improve students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, skills and most importantly, the math practices.
7. History of Mathematics in the Classroom: A Focus on Cultures Brian Evans (9-12) Pace University A brief overview of the history of mathematics through the contributions from various cultures, that can be used to motivate students.
8. Using literature and media in the mathematics classroom Julio Penagos, Jeffrey Martin (9-12) Queens School of Inquiry We will explore poems, stories, works of literature, and even songs and movies that can be used in the mathematics classroom. We will learn ways to implement these resources and stay within the boundaries of the curriculum.
9. Fredonia Rogers and the Origins of Proportional Reasoning Robert Rogers (9-12) SUNY Fredonia Join Fredonia Rogers on an historical journey into the origins of proportional reasoning. We will see how this evolution might help us understand how our students learn this ubiquitous topic.
10. Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Richard Sgroi (9-12) Bedford Central Schools AAWFA is a 3rd/4th year course for all students. It teaches & uses advanced algebra in the areas of spending, banking, credit, auto & home ownership, jobs, taxes, investments, retirement, and budgets. Sample materials will be distributed.
11. Math in Focus and Go Math New York City Nicole Simon, Theresa Vecchiarelli (9-12) SUNY NCC Math in Focus and Go Math New York City curricula from common core are demonstrated with creative concepts taught for high level mathematics and science. We invite participants to bring their own common core lessons for group discussion.
12. Behind the scenes Christine Brady (College/General) SUNY SCCC Data is being collected about us every day. I will be sharing some interesting examples of how statistics are used without us even being aware.
13. Virtual Lesson Study: InterVisitation using Virtual Software Salvatore Catalano (General) FDR HS Through the use of virtual software and technology formats for communication, teachers will form professional learning communities to implement a professional development approach called Japanese Lesson Study.
14. Promoting Mathematical Thinking Terri Germain-Williams (General) Mercy College Strategies that promote math thinking and high levels of engagement while combating the culture of answer-getting in mathematics classrooms.
15. What are they looking for in an applicant? David Hurst (Pre-Service) Bethlehem/AMTNYS Past Pres. Come learn resume writing and interview tips from someone who has conducted numerous searches and interviews across disciplines K-12.
SESSION B 11:35 - 12:25 (Select three sessions from numbers 16 - 24) 16. Problem Solving in the K-2 Classroom Sue Mehr (K-2) Deer Park Schools
Students become better problem solvers when given opportunities to work at their developmental level. We will explore different types of word problems and learn to plan instruction based on students' understanding.
17. Share and Tell: Grades K-4 Jamar Pickreign, Robert Rogers (K-4) SUNY Plattsburgh/Fredonia Share ideas, activities, and lessons with other teachers. We will take participants' ideas and discuss how they can be adopted or adapted. Even if you don't have ideas but want to hear what others have to say, come join us.
18. Rational Knots Aziz Jumash (5-8) Stuyvesant HS This activity was created by John Conway in which knots are created by specified moves. A knot can be tied and untied using compositions of these moves. Participants will explore inverse functions, compositions, closure property of sets.
19. Math Isn't Just Equations: The Next Generation of Education Christopher Macaluso (5-8) Yonkers Public Schools This session will address how the next generation learning standards should be used as an opportunity for educators to provide learning experiences that promote vertical connections, develop strategy, and prepare students for citizenship.
20. Using ConcepTests for Formative Assessment Amy Cappiello (9-12) Commack HS ConcepTests for Algebra, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus are multiple choice questions created to spark conversation in your classroom while providing information to the teacher about how well students are grasping mathematical concepts.
21. Teach More: Talk Less Jocelyn Hall, Alyssa Collins (9-12) LaGuardia HS Learn how to integrate wordpress (to build a class website), camtastia (to record video lessons), edpuzzle (to host videos), and google forms (to get daily checks for understanding) to create a data driven flipped math classroom.
22. The Beauty of Flipped Lessons Patrick Letourneau (9-12) North Hunterdon HS Experience a flipped lesson, learn about flipped lessons, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, multiple ways to create flipped lessons, personal examples of flipped lessons, create a flipped lesson with Windows Live Movie Maker/Smartboard.
23. GeoGebra for Pre-Calculus and Calculus Vera Hu-Hyneman (College) SUNY SCCC In this presentation, the presenter will talk about how to integrate GeoGebra in the Pre-Calculus and Calculus classrooms. Please bring laptop.
24. The “Flickering” Classroom Experience Jerry Chen (General) SUNY SCCC With advanced video technology, more classes are being flipped. A college professor will present the experience of a flipped Developmental Mathematics Skills class with the use of clickers in fall 2017.
25. Promoted Problem Solving by Escaping the Room Jonathan LaManna, Jillian Ellis (General) Coney Island Prep HS Who wants to get locked in a room for an hour, with puzzles and clues you need to figure out to escape? We won’t do that, but we’ll show you how to use mathematical practices to create a fun learning experience for your students.
SESSION A 10:30 -- 11:20 (Select three sessions from numbers 1 - 15) 1. It All Adds Up to Fun! Audrey Bellovin (K-2) Hemlock School
This workshop will focus on activities that will engage students in thinking about addition and subtraction while playing games. Children need to gain fluency with their facts in order to become better problem solvers.
2. Exploding Dots! Laura Forsyth, Debra Kessler (K-4) Malverne Schools/PS144 Join us in exploring the Global Math Project topic of the year. Discussion and practice explanations of how numbers are written in base ten and base two. We will “play” with 1→10 and 1→2 machines and discuss classroom applications.
3. What's the Problem with Word Problems? Camille DiBennardo (3-5) The Thomas Dooley School Learn effective problem solving strategies that students need to be successful in a Common Core world.
4. Videos in 21st Century: Before, During and After the Lesson Frank Gardella, Robert Kaplan (5-8) Hunter College: Math Center The participants will work with fraction materials and videos to show: Before the lesson: Video as a PD tool to help teachers develop the topic. During the lesson: Video giving students reinforcement. After the lesson: Video as homework.
5. My Favorite Contest Problems Are for All Students Dennis Mulhearn (5-8) Valley Stream South (retired) Problem solving is central at all levels of math. Carefully choosing the setting and content can make math fun and exciting too. Challenge your students with classic contest problems and discover solutions that enrich understanding.
6. Using Coordinates to interpret and Represent Data Shawn Towle (5-8) Falmouth MS Experience a formative assessment lesson, discuss implementation and learn about other tasks designed to help teachers assess and improve students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, skills and most importantly, the math practices.
7. History of Mathematics in the Classroom: A Focus on Cultures Brian Evans (9-12) Pace University A brief overview of the history of mathematics through the contributions from various cultures, that can be used to motivate students.
8. Using literature and media in the mathematics classroom Julio Penagos, Jeffrey Martin (9-12) Queens School of Inquiry We will explore poems, stories, works of literature, and even songs and movies that can be used in the mathematics classroom. We will learn ways to implement these resources and stay within the boundaries of the curriculum.
9. Fredonia Rogers and the Origins of Proportional Reasoning Robert Rogers (9-12) SUNY Fredonia Join Fredonia Rogers on an historical journey into the origins of proportional reasoning. We will see how this evolution might help us understand how our students learn this ubiquitous topic.
10. Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Richard Sgroi (9-12) Bedford Central Schools AAWFA is a 3rd/4th year course for all students. It teaches & uses advanced algebra in the areas of spending, banking, credit, auto & home ownership, jobs, taxes, investments, retirement, and budgets. Sample materials will be distributed.
11. Math in Focus and Go Math New York City Nicole Simon, Theresa Vecchiarelli (9-12) SUNY NCC Math in Focus and Go Math New York City curricula from common core are demonstrated with creative concepts taught for high level mathematics and science. We invite participants to bring their own common core lessons for group discussion.
12. Behind the scenes Christine Brady (College/General) SUNY SCCC Data is being collected about us every day. I will be sharing some interesting examples of how statistics are used without us even being aware.
13. Virtual Lesson Study: InterVisitation using Virtual Software Salvatore Catalano (General) FDR HS Through the use of virtual software and technology formats for communication, teachers will form professional learning communities to implement a professional development approach called Japanese Lesson Study.
14. Promoting Mathematical Thinking Terri Germain-Williams (General) Mercy College Strategies that promote math thinking and high levels of engagement while combating the culture of answer-getting in mathematics classrooms.
15. What are they looking for in an applicant? David Hurst (Pre-Service) Bethlehem/AMTNYS Past Pres. Come learn resume writing and interview tips from someone who has conducted numerous searches and interviews across disciplines K-12.
SESSION B 11:35 - 12:25 (Select three sessions from numbers 16 - 24) 16. Problem Solving in the K-2 Classroom Sue Mehr (K-2) Deer Park Schools
Students become better problem solvers when given opportunities to work at their developmental level. We will explore different types of word problems and learn to plan instruction based on students' understanding.
17. Share and Tell: Grades K-4 Jamar Pickreign, Robert Rogers (K-4) SUNY Plattsburgh/Fredonia Share ideas, activities, and lessons with other teachers. We will take participants' ideas and discuss how they can be adopted or adapted. Even if you don't have ideas but want to hear what others have to say, come join us.
18. Rational Knots Aziz Jumash (5-8) Stuyvesant HS This activity was created by John Conway in which knots are created by specified moves. A knot can be tied and untied using compositions of these moves. Participants will explore inverse functions, compositions, closure property of sets.
19. Math Isn't Just Equations: The Next Generation of Education Christopher Macaluso (5-8) Yonkers Public Schools This session will address how the next generation learning standards should be used as an opportunity for educators to provide learning experiences that promote vertical connections, develop strategy, and prepare students for citizenship.
20. Using ConcepTests for Formative Assessment Amy Cappiello (9-12) Commack HS ConcepTests for Algebra, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus are multiple choice questions created to spark conversation in your classroom while providing information to the teacher about how well students are grasping mathematical concepts.
21. Teach More: Talk Less Jocelyn Hall, Alyssa Collins (9-12) LaGuardia HS Learn how to integrate wordpress (to build a class website), camtastia (to record video lessons), edpuzzle (to host videos), and google forms (to get daily checks for understanding) to create a data driven flipped math classroom.
22. The Beauty of Flipped Lessons Patrick Letourneau (9-12) North Hunterdon HS Experience a flipped lesson, learn about flipped lessons, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, multiple ways to create flipped lessons, personal examples of flipped lessons, create a flipped lesson with Windows Live Movie Maker/Smartboard.
23. GeoGebra for Pre-Calculus and Calculus Vera Hu-Hyneman (College) SUNY SCCC In this presentation, the presenter will talk about how to integrate GeoGebra in the Pre-Calculus and Calculus classrooms. Please bring laptop.
24. The “Flickering” Classroom Experience Jerry Chen (General) SUNY SCCC With advanced video technology, more classes are being flipped. A college professor will present the experience of a flipped Developmental Mathematics Skills class with the use of clickers in fall 2017.
25. Promoted Problem Solving by Escaping the Room Jonathan LaManna, Jillian Ellis (General) Coney Island Prep HS Who wants to get locked in a room for an hour, with puzzles and clues you need to figure out to escape? We won’t do that, but we’ll show you how to use mathematical practices to create a fun learning experience for your students.
Mathematics and Computer Information Sciences Department P.O. Box 210 SUNY College at Old Westbury Old Westbury, New York 11568-0210
LIMAÇON
When using a GPS device please make sure that i t takes you to the main entrance off
route 107.
Directions to SUNY College at Old Westbury BY CAR: SUNY College at Old Westbury is located immediately north of the Long Island Expressway (495) in the Village of Old Westbury, Long Island, approximately 30 miles east of New York City. The main entrance to the College is located on the west side of Route 107 approximately one-half mile north of Jericho Turnpike. BY TRAIN: The Long Island Railroad stops at the Hicksville station. Train schedule and route information are available from the LIRR, 516-822-LIRR. Bus service is available to and from the Hicksville station Monday through Friday. Bus schedule information may be obtained from the MTA Info Center, 516-222-1000. BY BUS: The College is accessible by bus via MTA bus route N20, which travels between Main Street, Flushing and the Hicksville railroad station along Northern Boulevard and Route 107. The bus connects with other MTA buses at various connecting points along Northern Boulevard and elsewhere. Call the MTA Information Center (number above) for schedule and additional route information.
You must register online at: http://www.limathconference.org
Directions to SUNY College at Old Westbury BY CAR: SUNY College at Old Westbury is located immediately north of the Long Island Expressway (495) in the Village of Old Westbury, Long Island, approximately 30 miles east of New York City. The main entrance to the College is located on the west side of Route 107 approximately one-half mile north of Jericho Turnpike. BY TRAIN: The Long Island Railroad stops at the Hicksville station. Train schedule and route information are available from the LIRR, 516-822-LIRR. Bus service is available to and from the Hicksville station Monday through Friday. Bus schedule information may be obtained from the MTA Info Center, 516-222-1000. BY BUS: The College is accessible by bus via MTA bus route N20, which travels between Main Street, Flushing and the Hicksville railroad station along Northern Boulevard and Route 107. The bus connects with other MTA buses at various connecting points along Northern Boulevard and elsewhere. Call the MTA Information Center (number above) for schedule and additional route information.
When using a GPS device please make sure
that i t takes you to the main entrance off route 107.
When using a GPS device please make sure that i t takes you to the main entrance off
route 107.
You must register online at: http://www.limathconference.org
To register go to: www.limathconference.org
Mathematics and Computer Information Sciences Department P.O. Box 210 SUNY College at Old Westbury Old Westbury, New York 11568-0210
LIMAÇON
When using a GPS device please make sure that i t takes you to the main entrance off
route 107.
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