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CA: Meeting CA Standards CAG: Closing the Achievement Gap FAS: From Skills to Applications TPS: Technology for Pre-Service Teachers NCTM: Meeting NCTM Standards RB: Research-Based Teaching Practice ITL: Incorporating Technology in Learning CGI: Cognitively Guided Instruction MR: Mathematical Reasoning AI: Assessment and Intervention PE: Public Engagement

Presenter List in Alphabetical Order Addington, Susan – Professor of Mathematics, CSU San Bernardino Algebra and Graphing in 3 Dimensions with LegosTM and Spreadsheet Software Visualizing traditional algebra word problems via graphing functions of 2 variables; physical models with Legos™, virtual models with spreadsheets. 6-8, 9-12, Pre-service Teachers | SS30R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 405 6-8, 9-12, Pre-service Teachers | SS40R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 405 TPS, CA, NCTM, ITL Allard, Katherine - Math Teacher, Canyon Crest Academy Teaching Graphing Through Multiple Representations Teach how to graph linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and systems of equations by connecting graphs, tables, and rules. (T3) 9-12 | SS17R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 406A 9-12 | SS29R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 406A TPS, CA, NCTM, CAG, AI, ITL Ambrose, Natalie - Retired Important Points-Patterns, Diagrams, Computation Activities explore geometric and arithmetic relationships to expand students' tools for problem solving and mathematics understanding. 5-9 | SS45 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 402A CA, NCTM, MR, CAG Arumbula, Mauricio - Math Teacher, Venice High School Proving Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Prove algebraically, geometrically, and graphically perpendicular and parallel lines with California standards 6, 8 (Algebra), 7 and 11 (Geometry). (T3) 9-12 | SS18 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 405 TPS, CGI, CA, MR, FSA, ITL Asturias, Harold - Director, Center for Mathematics Excellence and Equity, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley; CMC; TODOS Deepening English Learners' Mathematics Understanding and Academic Language We will discuss the way language is used to learn, reason, and communicate about mathematics and how concepts can be used to develop academic language. (Featured) 3-8 | FS01R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 408B 3-8 | SS36R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 408B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA Baguley, Bruce - Member, Cascade Math Systems, LLC Solving and Graphing Linear Equations with Manipulatives Explore connections among four representations: set, symbols, T-table, and graph, for 1-variable and 2-variable linear equations, manipulatively. 6-12 | SS41 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 404B CA, NCTM, MR, ITL

Basinger, Bruce Wayne - Teacher, Cleveland High School, LAUSD Winters, Laura - Math Coach, Arleta High School Making Inclusion Work Discover 25 practical tips in the inclusion classroom to improve the achievement of all students. 9-12 | FS15 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 407 CAG, AI, ITL Batres, Ana - Math Coach, Victory EL, Local District 2 Number Lines in Primary Grades Participants will gain experience using number lines in primary (K-2) grades to improve students' number sense and problem-solving skills. K-2 | FE14 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 507 CA, CAG, FSA, MR Bernal, Elizabeth – Elementary Math Specialist, Local District 5 Torres, Darlene – Elementary Math Advisor, Local District 5 Developing Algebraic Thinking Skills in the Lower Elementary Grades K-2 | SE36 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 501A Bill, Victoria - Resident Fellow, Institute for Learning Recognizing and Developing Students' Mathematical Reasoning Skills Students must be assisted in developing their ability to share their mathematical reasoning related to a concept. In addition to sharing their reasoning they also need to be pressed to prove that their conjecture holds true for a set of related tasks. In this session we will analyze student work to determine responses that illustrate mathematical reasoning and proof. Classroom strategies for developing students' ability to reason and prove mathematical concepts will be shared and discussed in the session. (Featured) 3-5 | FE12R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 515B 3-5 | SE21R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 515B CA, MR, CAG, RB Bonn, Tamara - Teacher, Arrowhead Christian Academy Function, Function, Which Function Do I Use? Come experiment with real world data as we take the abstract of quadratic and exponential function to their concrete applications. We will be using TI-83 and TI-84 calculators to make our data come alive. (Calculators will be furnished for in-session use.) Best of all we will see the "a-ha!" moment that makes those numbers seem real! (T3) 9-12 | SS19R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 404B 9-12 | SS31R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 404B CA, NCTM, ITL, MR Bresser, Rusty - Lecturer/Supervisor of Teacher Education, UC San Diego Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class Learn about specific, well-designed strategies that help support English language learners in mathematics. (Featured) 3-5 | SE18 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 409B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, AI


Brown, Kyndall - Director, UCLA Mathematics Project Usher-Staats, Lisa - Mathematics Consultant, Los Angeles County Office of Education/LAUSD Success for African American Mathematics Students Come learn about research-based practices contributing to the success of African American students in the learning of K-12 mathematics. K-12 | SS27 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 407 CA, NCTM, CAG, RB Burds, Jeanette - Math Coach, Marina Del Rey Middle School Dabagian, Mihran - Math Coach, Grant High School Graphing Calculator: A Great Tool That Increases Students’ Appetite for Mathematics Investigative topics accessible to middle grade students (easily modified for high school) i.e.: patterns leading to linear relationship, tables and mathematical models/concepts using the graphing calculator (math + graphing calculators = student understanding). (T3) 6-8 | FS23 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 402A TPS, MR, CAG, ITL Burrill, Gail - Academic Specialist, Michigan State University Research on Graphing Calculators: Implications for Teaching High School What do research findings suggest for designing lessons and what should using the technology look like in the classroom? (Featured) 6-8, 9-12 | FS14 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 408A CA, FSA, NCTM, RB, ITL Burrill, Gail - Academic Specialist, Michigan State University Using Data to Promote Algebraic Thinking Real data allows students to make connections to algebraic concepts and solve interesting problems. (Featured) 6-8, 9-12 | FS02 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 408A CA, FSA, NCTM, RB, ITL Butler, Care - Teacher Trainer, AIMS Ed Foundation Getting Organized…Solving Problems The AIMS Solve It! Problem Solving Strategies publications provide organizational methods that enhance students' ability to communicate their mathematical reasoning. 3-5 | FE09R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 409A 3-5 | SE29R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 409A CA, MR Baguley, Bruce - Member, Cascade Math Systems, LLC Solving and Graphing Linear Equations with Manipulatives Explore connections among four representations: set, symbols, T-table, and graph, for 1-variable and 2-variable linear equations, manipulatively. 6-12 | SS41 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 404B CA, NCTM, MR, ITL

Callahan, Heather - Lecturer, UCLA Mathematics Department How Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project Can Inform Your Instruction through Diagnosis of Student Strengths and Weaknesses An introduction to the MDTP diagnostic materials and how to use the result reports to identify student needs. Suggestions for follow-up. (T3) 6-8, 9-12 | SS06 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 404B AI Cardwell, Linda - Lone Star Learning The What's Up and Low Down on Fractions Come hear, see, and touch SIMPLIFIED ways to help your students go head over heels about fractions and their relationships. We'll HALF fun and you'll go FOURTH with a WHOLE lot of tools to use right away in your classroom. You won't PART without a great handout. 3-5 | FE08R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 409B 3-5 | SE37R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 411 CA, CAG, FSA, NCTM, RB, CGI, MR Carpenter, Carrie - Math Consultant Standards-Based Learning Centers with Assessment All new center ideas for the standards! Fast, fun, and easy ideas for quality hands-on math centers with instant assessment. 1-5 | SE41 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 515B CA, NCTM, CAG, FSA Carpenter, Carrie - Math Consultant No Boredom with the Boards: Learning with the Hundreds and Multiplication Boards Use the Hundreds and Multiplication Boards to engage students. Find common multiples, find prime and composite numbers, reduce fractions, find equivalent fractions, and more! 3-8 | SE11R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 515B 3-8 | SE31R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 515B CA, NCTM, CAG, FSA Carpenter, Carrie - Math Consultant Where's the Math? How to Use Children's Literature Effectively Children's literature can be used effectively in a standards-based math class if you ask the question, "Where's the math?" Discover hands-on activities that make real connections. 3-5, also K-2 appropriate | SE01 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 515B CA, NCTM, CAG, FSA Chanaiwa, Samuel Tendai - Math Coach, Cabrillo Ave. ES and Lomita Avenue ES Basic Facts and Beyond-Using a Conceptual Approach to Develop Multiplication and Division Skills Learn strategies to move your students beyond basic facts practice to mastery of multiplication and division concepts. 3-5 | FE20R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 409A 3-5 | SE19R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 409A CA, NCTM, CAG, RB


Charles, Randall I. - Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematics, San Jose State University ELEMENTARY KEYNOTE: Anchoring Teaching Content Knowledge on the Big Ideas of Mathematics: How-to-do-its, Challenges and Benefits Randy will share his experience developing teacher content knowledge on the "big ideas" of mathematics. Ideas for translating teacher content knowledge to effective practices will also be shared. K-12 | FE11 | Fri., 6:00-7:15 | 515B CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA Childs, Leigh - Mathematics Consultant, California Mathematics Council Engaging Intervention Activities + Effective Instructional Strategies = Student Success How can we "work smarter, not harder" in our intervention programs to improve individual students' numeric competence and confidence? These instructional strategies promote greater student participation and numeric sense-making. Handouts ensure immediate use and includes engaging practice activities to improve student performance, as well as mathematical reasoning. (Featured) 2-5 | FE19R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 409B 2-5 | SE09R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 409A CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA Choate, Laura - Teacher, Iowa Street School Promote Understanding with Standards-Aligned Math Games Build number sense with visual models (10 frames, 100 charts, number lines, manipulating quantities) that lead to engaging repeatable games. K-2 | SE49R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 408B K-2 | SE50R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 408B CA, NCTM, CAG, AI Cook, Marcy - Math Consultant and Author Linking Logic with Computation and Geometry Meet the standards with a balance of basic skills, reasoning and geometric thinking. Practical ideas with a focus on logic. (Featured) 3-5 | SE17 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 411 CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, FSA Cook, Marcy - Math Consultant and Author Meet the Standards by Involving the Young in "Hands-On", "Minds-On" Activities Provide activities for students to explore and experiment as they begin developing reasoning. Involve all in meaningful math and constantly assess. (Featured) K-2 | FE18 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 411 CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, FSA Cook, Marcy - Math Consultant and Author Problem Solving: Answer the Question or Question the Answer Provide good problems with numerous solutions or more than one way to obtain the answer. Communicate and justify thinking!! (Featured) 6-8 | SS08 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 403B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, FSA

Cray, Lynda - Math Coach, 107th St. Elementary School Exploring Attribute Materials Participants will be introduced to attribute materials expressing size, color, shape and thickness: sorting into sets, sorting by labels, (reading/non-reading) describing sets and finding missing blocks, using negations, identifying patterns, completing arrangements, and making choices based on differences. Reproducible blackline masters of blocks will be provided for those who do not have blocks to use in their classrooms. K-2 | SE26 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 501A CA, CAG, NCTM, MR Crowder, George - Math Coach, Politi ES Look, Ma, No Hands Thinking strategies to master addition and subtraction facts. K-2 | FE01R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 410 K-2 | FE21R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 410 CA, MR, CAG Delano Moore, Sara - Director of Mathematics, ETA/Cuisenaire Building Success in Algebra for All Students Ensure success for all students with multiple approaches to critical concepts! Hands-on strategies for algebra; building conceptual understanding; making connections to arithmetic. 6-12 | SS53 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 403B CA, NCTM, CAG, RB, AI Dulyea, Dennis - Instructor, CSU Dominguez Hills Kizu, June - Educator, LAUSD Developing Math Concepts Using Cuisenaire Rods Use classic Cuisenaire Rods to help students from Kindergarten through 8th grade develop number sense, algebraic thinking, and mathematical reasoning. 3-5 | SE20 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 410 CA, NCTM, MR, RB, FSA Dunbridge-Ryan, Sherrie - Math Coach, LAUSD, Local District 8 Ishii, Sharon - Math Coach, Local District 8 EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING…Helping Students Express Themselves Train students to talk and write about mathematics through games, hands-on problem solving, questioning and math journals. 3-5 | SE28 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 409B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, FSA


Ferguson, Shelley Kim - Mathematics Resource Teacher, San Diego Unified School District and NCTM Mathematical Ideas: Connecting Instruction, Learning and California Standards We will examine how key mathematical concepts/curriculum focal points can strengthen the connections between instruction, student learning and the California standards. (Featured) 3-5 | SE08 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 409B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG Fong, Marilyn - Distance Learning Consultant/Program Manager, LACOE Center for Distance and Online Learning Spahr, Barbara - Consultant/Online Facilitator, LAUSD/UTLA Got Math?...Online Professional Development Maximize your professional development opportunities anytime, anywhere with online courses and award-winning web resources from the Center for Distance and Online Learning at LACOE. 3-5, 6-8 | FE05 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 501B TPS, CA, NCTM, RB, ITL Fox, Barry - Assistant Principal, Nightingale Middle School; Instructor, University of Phoenix Miyata, Greg - MST Lead Coach, Stevenson Middle School Explorations with TI 84 + Silver Edition Tied to the Mathematics Instructional Guide This double session will show how to use TI Exploration activities in support of the LAUSD MIG. (T3) 6-8, 9-12 | SS11 | Sat., 8:45-11:30 | 402A TPS, CA, NCTM, MR, AI, ITL Franke, Megan - Professor, UCLA Building on Children's Mathematical Thinking: Getting Practical Drawing on research we will discuss the development of children's mathematical thinking and how to use those ideas in classrooms. (Featured) K-5 | SE07 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 411 CGI, MR, RB Friedberg, Lisa - Teacher/Consultant, Neufeld Learning Systems Enhance Numeration and Mathematical Thinking, An Interactive Approach Help students better understand place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division strategies and more using highly interactive software. Participants receive worksheets and a CD. K-2 | SE05 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 501B TPS, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA, ITL

Friedberg, Lisa - Teacher/Consultant, Neufeld Learning Systems Intervention Through Math Software for the Diverse Middle School Classroom Help students better understand algebra, fractions, integers, equations and more using highly interactive software. Participants receive worksheets and a CD. 6-8 | FS05 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 406A TPS, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA, ITL Fried-Kokason, Naomi - Chatsworth High School Inches to Centimeters, What is the function? Use a basic concept to explore direct variation on your graphing calculator. We will collect data, make scatter plots and create an experience so that your students never forget the relationship between inches and centimeters. (T3) 6-8 and 9-12 | FS20 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 404A CA, CAG, FSA, NCTM, RB, CGI, MR, ITL, MR Fried-Kokason, Naomi - Chatsworth High School Teaching Dynamic Geometry with Cabri Jr. Are your students having problems with proofs? Learn how to use Cabri Jr. in your graphing calculator to help them see the proofs and make conjunctures. (T3) 6-8 and 9-12 | SS32 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 404A CA, CAG, FSA, NCTM, RB, CGI, MR, ITL, MR Fried-Kokason, Naomi - Chatsworth High School Transformations Rigid Motion on the Coordinate Plane Learn how to engage your students in the algebra connection or rigid motion in the coordinate plane via the graphing calculator. Help students not just know about translations, reflections, rotations, and glide reflections, but have them experience them. (T3) 6-8 and 9-12 | SS42 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 404A CA, CAG, FSA, NCTM, RB, CGI, MR, ITL, MR Garay, Gonsalo - Math Coach, LAUSD District 2 Ramos, Richard Utilize Concrete Manipulatives to Develop Conceptual Understanding of Coordinate Systems and Graphs Use pattern blocks, linking cubes and other concrete manipulatives to develop students' conceptual understanding of the relationship between coordinates and graphs. 3-5 | SE46 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 501A CA, CAG, RB, MR Gillespie, Janet - Author, Retired Title 1 Math Teacher Partner Games for Assessment and Intervention in a Title I School Experience partner games that use visual models to help young children develop number concepts and academic math language. Focus will be on use as a tool for observation, assessment, and intervention. K-2 | FE03R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 507 K-2 | SE23R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 507 CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI


Gonzalez, Juan - Professional Development Facilitator Using Technology to Enhance Conceptual Understanding Visualize mathematical concepts by using TI-84 + Silver Edition, Cabri Jr., Transformation, Programs and TI-Navigator. (T3) 9-12 | SS51 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 404B CA, ITL Grace, Ellen - Consultant/Author Math-Literature Explorations: From Picture Books to Problem Solving This workshop uses children's literature as a conceptual or contextual springboard for problem-solving. Materials and an extensive bibliography provided. K-2 | SE43 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 507 CA, RB, MR Gutierrez, Lydia - 1st Grade Teacher, Sutter Academy School; Master with UCLA Understanding How the Brain Develops Understand how growth by chronological age and activity affects the child's development of the brain and his/her ability to perform. K-2 | SE03R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 507 K-2 | SE13R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 507 CA, RB, FSA Hanlon, Bill - Director, NV Professional Development Program Algebra, Your Students Can Do It! Linking allows teachers to reach struggling students by connecting what they are learning to previously learned math and outside experiences. 6-8 | FS04 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 406B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA Harrison, Nicole - Product Specialist, Great Source Education Group Blue Prints for Success-Passing the CAHSEE This presentation addresses strategies and day-by-day intervention plans for helping students pass the math portion of the California High School Exit Exam. 9-12 | FS17R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 406A 9-12 | SS12R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 401 MCA, NCTM, CAG, AI, ITL Hassan, Omer - Secondary Mathematics Advisor, LAUSD, Local District 7 Is Negative Times Negative Positive? Different approaches to teach operations (especially multiplication) with integers will be presented. Does a unified approach exist, or do we have to change strategy for each operation? 6-8 | SS13R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 408B 6-8 | SS38R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 406B CA, NCTM

Hirsch, Tere - Teacher, Montebello USD; TODOS; and UCLA Math Project Galima, Lenie - National Bard Certified Teacher, Montebello Unified School District; TODOS; UCLA Math Project Helping All Students (Specially ELLs) Access California State Standards Math organizers help students (specially ELLs) make connections, so they can rely on more than just memory to access and retain difficult concepts, SDAIE/ELD strategies that deal with vocabulary and problem solving will be demonstrated. Participants will view student work and have an opportunity to make some organizers. 6-8 | SS26R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 408A 6-8 | SS46R | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 408A CA, MR, CAG, RB Hitt, JoBeth - Math Coach, Local District 1, LAUSD, Andasol ES Robinson, Sharon - Math Coach, Local District 1, LAUSD, Ranchito ES Ten Frames and More: Developing Number Sense Using Part-Part-Whole Relationships Explore strategies to develop number sense in K-2 students using five, ten and double-ten frames, as well as other manipulatives. K-2 | SE22 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 515A CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA Horner, Marvin - AP, EIS, Ricardo Lizarraga ES Student Constructed Algorithms Alternative algorithms for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division that support number sense and place value concepts. 2-5 | SE30 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 410 CA, NCTM, CAG, RB Insskeep, Kaila - 6th grade Math and Science, Columbus Middle School Math, Science, Medical Magnet Classroom Management in the Middle School Math Classroom Learn to streamline daily tasks and increase teaching time. Topics include: organizing text materials, math homework/tests, parent communication, using math manipulatives. 6-8 | SS37 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 407 CAG, RB, AI Isaak, Steve - Mathematics Teacher, Advanced Technologies Academy Exponential Functions, Here We Come Participants will use a lab based approach with technology to teach exponential functions from a standards based approach. (T3) 9-12 | SS44 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 402B NCTM, RB, ITL


Isaak, Steve - Mathematics Teacher, Advanced Technologies Academy Taking a Look at Linearity Participants will use a lab based approach with technology to teach linearity from a standards based approach. (T3) 9-12 | SS55 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 402B NCTM, RB, ITL Isaak, Steve - Mathematics Teacher, Advanced Technologies Academy Using CAS to Teach High School Mathematics Participants will explore the features of CAS to teach a variety of concepts in high school mathematics from Algebra 1 through AP Calculus. During this session teachers will use the home screen, applications, and time permitting make a script. Applications to be used include the text editor and the symbolic math guide. (T3) 9-12| FS22 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 402B MR, RB, ITL Jenkins, Andrew – Elementary Mathematics Specialist, LAUSD Using Two Color Counter as a Model for Integer Operations In this double session, participants will engage as learners in lessons that use two color counters to model addition and subtraction with integers. Ideas will be shared among participants and with presenter on how to build understanding of operations with integers using this model and connections to the number line will be made. 4-6 | SE38 | Sat., 2:00-4:45 | 409B CA, NCTM, MR Jordan, Helen - Math Coach, Normandie Avenue Elementary School Let's Go Round and ROUND! Understand the concept of rounding numbers to the nearest ten and up through song, chanting, games, and the use of a modified hundred chart. 3-5, including 2 | FE17 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 501A CA, MR, CAG, FSA Judd, Kevin - Regional VP Sales, West; Carnegie Learning, Inc. Bridge to Algebra: Using Multiple Representations, Online Manipulatives and Cognitive Research to Enhance Student Understanding Participants will be guided through online activities and manipulatives designed to increase student understanding and achievement by helping students develop their own multiple and meaningful representations of basic mathematics. 9-12 | SS16 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 406B CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, ITL Judd, Kevin - Regional VP Sales, West; Carnegie Learning, Inc. The Cognitive Tutor and How People Learn Math Learn how to carry students from mere memorization of facts to independent thinking, problem solving, effective communication and collaborative learning resulting in a true understanding of mathematic concepts and how they apply to the real world. 9-12 | SS03 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 406B CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, ITL

Larson, Ron - Professor, Penn State University Fun with Functions This talk includes worksheets in which the graphs of functions are used to create pictures, including cartoon characters. The worksheets vary in difficulty---from Algebra 1 through Precalculus. 9-12 | FS18 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 405 CA, MR, ITL Libow, Herb - Math Instructor, Santa Monica College What Is Algebra? Yes, Algebra has a central theme. Once graphed, Algebra becomes more meaningful and better understood by teacher and student. 9-12 | SS39R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 406A 9-12 | SS49R | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 406A NCTM, MR Little, Raymond - Elementary Mathematics Advisor, LAUSD District 2 Developing Student Strategies for Multi-Digit Subtraction Using a Problem-Based Approach Participants will investigate ways to develop the strategies students use when solving multi-digit subtraction problems in context. K-2 | FE15 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 501C CGI, CA, MR Litvachuk, Leonid - Math Teacher, Manual Arts High School Mathematical Art, a Sleeping Beauty, Not a Boring Duty Amazing Examples of Math Applications, interchangeable math ideas, etc. The first is basic level (Algebra 1-Geometry) 9-12 | FS16 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 406B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, FSA Losq, Christine - Consultant, Clea, Inc. Students Master KEY California Standards with Ten-Frame Arithmetic Learn how ten-frame arithmetic activities and games develop children's understanding of place value and build their computation skills. (Featured) K-2 | SE12 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 515A CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI


Maness, Claudia - National Implementation Manager, CORD Communications, Inc. Activities That Reinforce Algebraic Concepts Participants will experience activities that reinforce algebraic concepts such as using formulas, solving systems of equations, and exploring right triangle relationships. 9-12 | FS06R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 405 9-12 | SS48R | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 406B CA, NCTM, MR, FSA McClaran, Marlys - Teacher, 24th Street ES Arrays and Number Lines Conventional visual representations, arrays and number lines, used with standard notation, have inconsistencies that may cause specific misconceptions: two examples. K-5 | SE24R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 501C K-5 | SE34R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 501C CGI, CA, FSA McNeal, Desiree' - Teacher, Dorsey High School Kim, Jane Transformation and Heavy Pennies Use the graphing calculator to investigate/model mathematical equations. Teachers will be able to take these activities/lessons back to the classroom. (T3) 9-12 | FS24 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 401 CA, FSA, NCTM, ITL, MR Mendieta, Guillermo - Meaningful Learning Visual Representations to Scaffold Standards-Based Instruction Use visual representations and active learning strategies to bridge standard and concrete representations of place value, addition and subtraction. 3-6 | SE40 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 410 K-2 | SE48 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 410 CA, FSA, NCTM, ITL, MR Metz, Mary Lou - Mathematics Fellow, Institute for Learning, University of Pittsburgh Talk Moves that Engage Students in Reasoning and Proving: There's More to Proof than Two Columns Engage in solving a task, discuss talk moves that supported your learning, and analyze a video of HS students reasoning and proving. (Featured) 9-12 | FS21R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 403B CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB Mora, Bob - National Math Consultant, Glencoe/McGraw- Hill CANCELLED Math Foldables-Helping Students Learn and Retain Math Concepts Teachers in grades 6-10 will learn how to improve student math comprehension and study skills using FoldablesTM and 3-D graphic organizers that use kinesthetic activity to help students organize and retain information. A hand-out will be provided. 6-10 | SS56 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 402A CAG, RB, AI

Morgan, Joe - Teacher, San Fernando High School Why Is Math So Cool? Strategies and Philosophical Roots Beauty, knowledge, creativity, randomness, infinity. Ideas matter. Let's challenge our students to be more than number-crunchers and equation-manipulators. 9-12 | SS15 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 407 TPS, CA, NCTM, FSA, ITL, PE Mussack, Karen - LAUSD District 1, LAUSD Shuffling Into Math Come prepared to play games using cards and dice! This workshop will focus on games specifically geared for grades K-2. K-2 | FE02 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 515A MCA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA, PE Mutie, Acquillahs - Teacher, Ganesha High School Exploring with TI-83/TI-84 Calculators This presentation will provide exemplary professional development experience for teachers who are learning to use TI technology as an instructional tool. Participants will receive training in making effective and appropriate use of TI educational technology to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. (T3) 6-12 | FS08R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 404A 6-12 | SS07R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 404A TPS, CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, AI, FSA, ITL Nelson, Courtney - Curriculum Coordinator, Boeckman Creek Primary/West Linn-Wilsonville School District Uncovering and Clarifying Students' Misconceptions About Mathematics Experience a resource that extends teachers' knowledge and provides tools to diagnose misconceptions and explicitly plan for the big mathematical ideas. K-8 | SE06R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 501A K-8 | SE16R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 501A MR, CAG, RB, AI Neu, Gail - Math Coach, Catskill Ave. Elementary, Local District 8 Efficient Strategies for Mastering Basic Facts Knowing basic number combinations is essential in mastering NCTM and California standards for addition. This session will present a variety of fact strategies designed to help students select the best approach for mastering the addition facts. K-2 | SE33 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 507 CA, CAG, NCTM, MR


Nevarez, Cecilia - Title I/Bilingual Coordinator, Erwin Street Elementary School CANCELLED Teaching California Standards Through Differentiated Instruction A beginner's guide to classroom management and meaningful activities needed to successfully teach the California standards through differentiated instruction. 1-5 | FE16R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 501B 1-5 | SE25R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 501B CA, RB, AI Pacho, Jenny - Math Coach, Polytechnic HS Origami as Building Blocks of Mathematical Concepts (Parts 1 and 2) Origami is an exciting and playful tool to learn and understand concepts in mathematics. Through the use of Origami, create wonder and interest in your students to learn the coordinate system, properties of a parallelogram, and congruent triangles. 6-8, 9-12 | SS23 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 402B (Part 1) 6-8, 9-12 | SS24 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 402B (Part 2) CA, NCTM, MR, CAG Page, Royce - Coordinator, Valle Imperial Mathematics Making Word Problems Accessible to English Language Learners Word problems from textbooks will be analyzed for vocabulary and mathematics content to make them accessible to English Language Learners. 1-6 | SE42 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 515A CGI, CAG Pagni, David - Professor, CSU, Fullerton Addressing the Problem Solving Standards Sample lessons from the CAMP-LA Project will be shared. Each participant will receive a free CAMP-LA book of 44 problem solving lessons (329 pages). 6-8 | SS47 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 407 MR, ITL Pasternack, Marian - Coach, Professional Expert, LAUSD Mathematics Using Pattern Blocks Activities in number, geometry, and algebra using pattern blocks. 3-6 | SE10 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 410 CA, NCTM, MR, CAG Pence, Barbara - Professor of Mathematics, San Jose State University Smith, Janet - Math Coordinator, Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Explore Algebra/Geometry Linkages through Dynamic Geometry with Cabri This interactive workshop encourages visualizing algebraic/geometric relationships including variables, operations, the number line, and functions, using dynamic geometry with Cabri. (T3) 6-12 | FS11 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 402A TPS, CA, NCTM, MR, RB, ITL

Pernin, Patricia - Coordinator, Secondary Mathematics, LAUSD My Lollipop Is Shrinking! We will investigate the change in the circumference, area and volume of our shrinking lollipop over time. 6-12 | SS04 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 406A CGI, CA, MR, CAG, RB, ITL Pierson, Caryl - President, Math Teachers Press Wansley, Heather - Math Specialist, Math Teachers Press Getting Ready for Algebra (Success) A learning system with data-driven instruction and hands-on activities increases achievement and fills learning gaps needed for Algebra I success and high school graduation. 6-8 | SS10 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 402B CGI, CA, CAG, RB, AI, ITL Pineda, Ryan - Teacher, Mary Star of the Sea High School Applying Trigonometry to Real-Life Problems: Making Learning Meaningful While Meeting the California Standards Engage the students in discovering the applications of trigonometry. Reinforce the understanding of basic concepts while making learning meaningful to them. 9-12 | SS05 | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 405 CA, NCTM, FSA Rector, Loretta - Math Consultant, America's Choice, Inc. Hummel, Charlene - Senior Associate, America's Choice, Inc. Math Interventions: Revising Misconceptions Participants will be introduced to a new approach to teach math to struggling students. In this research-based model, teachers encourage discussion from mistakes rather than avoiding them. 2-5 | FE06R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 501A 2-5 | SE14R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 501C CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA Russell, Marcia - Project Manager, Teacher Created Materials Project Based Learning with TI Graphing Calculators Use graphing calculators for project based learning in mathematics. Engaging projects using real data motivate students and develop mathematical reasoning. (T3) 6-12 | FS10R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 402B 6-12 | SS54R | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 403A CA, NCTM, MR, RB, ITL Saul, Simcha - Teacher, El Camino Real High School Neat Stuff I Found on the Web: Where It Is and How to Use It PowerPoint presentation including sites for all ages, new teachers resources, where to get grant information, and useful stuff for all!!! 9-12 | SS26R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 401 9-12 | SS50R | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 405 ITL


Saunders, Gary - UEP Developing Sequences with the TI-84 We will be exploring how to use the TI-84 to explore sequences and the recursive rule. Mathematical Reasoning standards will be vertically incorporated. (T3) 6-8 | FS19 | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 404B CA, ITL, MR Schmidt, Tom - Teacher, Think It By Hand Foresman, Guy – Math Trainer, Think It By Hand Paving the Way for Student Success With Algebtra Tiles From integers to factoring to completing the square, this hands-on presentation will demonstrate how powerful algebra tiles are for student success in learning algebra. 6th-10th grade teachers and administrators. 6-10 | SS56 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 402A CA, CAG, CGI, NCTM, MR Shultz, Harris - Professor, Cal State Fullerton Shultz, Jan - Teacher, Northwood High School Algebraic Thinking: Systems of Linear Equations We take a deeper look at the algebra and geometry encountered in the study of systems of equations. 9-12 | SS28 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 406B CA, MR, FSA Serra, Michael - Author, Key Curriculum Press Games and Puzzles for Thinking Mathematically Come share in the fun of playing games and solving puzzles that foster good reasoning skills and mathematical thinking. 9-12 | FS09 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 403B CA, NCTM, MR, ITL Serra, Michael - Author, Key Curriculum Press Non-Typical Investigations in Geometry You've heard of the Euler Segment, how about the Nagel Segment? Is there an angle sum for concave polygons? What's the rule for Star Polygons? What are all the Archimedean tilings? If any of these are new to you, come join us as we explore some not so typical cool investigations in geometry. 8-12 | SS43 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 403B TPS, CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, ITL Sherman, Jennifer - Teacher, Santa Susana High School Proof Blocks: A Visual Approach to Teaching Logic and Proof Come learn a new format for geometric proof which uses manipulatives to scaffold development of logical reasoning. 9-12 | SS09R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 403A 9-12 | SS34R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 403A CA, NCTM, MR, CAG Shigekawa, Margie - Math Coach, Garvanza EL, District 4 Lee, Bill – Math Coach, Local District 5, LAUSD Math Around the Clock - Make Every Minute Count Number of the day, calendar activities, 100-day, and other engaging daily mathematics routines to concurrently review, reinforce, and connect many key standards. K-2 | SE45 | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 501B CA, CAG, NCTM, FSA

Smith, Janet - Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Dr, Barbara Pence, Professor, San Jose State University Connecting Student Understanding and Middle School Geometry Standards with Technology Participants will experience California geometry standards using Cabri Jr. on TI calculators. Dynamic geometry helps develop students' conceptual understanding. (T3) 6-8 | SS21R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 403B 6-8 | SS33R | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 403B TPS, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, ITL Smith, Peg - Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh SECONDARY KEYNOTE: Thinking Through a Lesson: Collaborative Lesson Planning as a Vehicle for Improving the Quality of Teaching This session will focus on collaborative lesson planning as a means for helping teachers develop knowledge central for teaching. K-12 | FS12 | Fri., 6:00-7:15 | 403A Solomon, Deobra - Retired Walking Functions Participants will explore the concepts of a function using the CBR and the TI-84+ Calculator. (T3) 9-12 | FS07R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 401 9-12 | SS52R | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 404A CA, NCTM, ITL, CGI Sutton, Kim - Mathematics Consultant, Creative Mathematics Computational Strategies to Motivate Learning the Basic Facts Let's look at computational strategies and how we can help students use "smart" strategies for computation! Kim Sutton will share practical ready-to-go ideas for computation. We will explore songs, stories, and drills to thrill all students with computation! The focus on this presentation will be on the ten most important strategies for addition and multiplication. (Featured) 3-5 | SE27 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 411 CA, NCTM, MR Sutton, Kim - Mathematics Consultant, Creative Mathematics Place Value for Primary Students Come experience Kim Sutton's motivating style of songs and meaningful activities to motivate all students with place value. This difficult number sense concept can be presented with meaning and motivation to become a part of your daily routine! You will walk away refreshed and ready for Monday morning with your students! (Featured) K-2 | FE07 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 411 CA, NCTM, MR


Thiessen, Richard - Research and Development, AIMS Education Foundation Looking at Lines Stacking blocks, tying knots in ropes, and rolling circular disks are contexts for exploring linear relationships and some of the important ideas surrounding them. 6-8 | SS01R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 408A 6-8 | SS14R | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 408A CA, NCTM, RB Thomas, Bob - Science Specialist, LAUSD Local District 6 Takemoto, Carol - Science Specialist, LAUSD Local District 8 Puff Mobiles and Propeller Driven Cars Design, make and take projects that showcase the integration of mathematics and science standards. Engagement + Fun = Student Thinkers (or problem-based projects = cognitive engagement). 3-8 | SE39 | Sat. 2:00-4:45 | 409A CGI, CA, NCTM Ting, Matthew - Secondary Mathematics Instructional Coach, Peary Middle School, Local District 8 Pattern Posters: Creative and Engaging Ways of Developing Algebraic Thinking Skills Patterns are building blocks of Algebra. A hands-on three step "Pattern Poster" method is demonstrated in developing pattern-detecting and organizing abilities. 6-8 | FS03R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 404B 6-8 | SS02R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 407 CGI, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, RB, AI, FSA, ITL, PE Washburn, Scott - Teacher, Redlands East Valley High School Making High School Math Come Alive Through the TI Navigator I will be using a class set of TI-84+ calculators incorporated with the TI Navigator to teach concepts that are in Plane Geometry and Algebra II. (T3) 9-12 | SS35 | Sat., 12:30-1:45 | 402A CA, TPS, AI, ITL Willebrand, Sheri - Math Consultant and CMC-South Past President Linking Math and Literature for Mathematical Reasoning Books captivate students and engage the imagination. Use the magic of literature to strengthen concepts and skills, thinking and reasoning. (Featured) K-2 | SE32 | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 515A CA, NCTM, MR, FSA Wilson, Bettye - Lone Star Learning In One Ear-NOT Out the Other Discover brain compatible methods for learning and remembering mathematics through songs, graphic organizers, and daily, interactive bulletin board programs. See methods of teaching problem-solving, vocabulary , fractions, decimals, etc… through active learning facilitating student recall. Handouts and resources will be provided to participants for immediate use in their classrooms 1-5 | FE04R | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 501C 1-5 | SE35R | Sat., 2:00-3:15 | 501B CA, CAG, FSA, NCTM, RB, CGI, MR

Wong, Alan - Math Teacher, Orthopedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School Having a Ball with Scatter Plots A ball activity that relates number of people to time it takes to bounce a ball. Linear regression function will be discussed. 9-12 | SS20 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 404A ITL Wormell, Lynda - Mathematics Educator, LA City Schools/CSUN Constructions and Designs Help Students Understand and Apply the Geometry Standards Activities to encourage students to exercise creativity and imagination while discovering geometric vocabulary and relationships using simple geometric tools. 3-7 | FE10 | Fri., 4:30-5:45 | 407 CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, AI, FSA Wormell, Lynda - Mathematics Educator, LA City Schools/CSUN If the Calculator Has All the Answers, What Is Wrong With the Questions…… The thoughtful and creative use of calculators can improve the quality of the curriculum and the quality of students' learning. 4-8 | SE15 | Sat., 10:15-11:30 | 501B TPS, CA, NCTM, MR, CAG, AI, FSA, ITL Yates, Donnalyn - Educational Consultant, Memory Joggers Memory Joggers to Meet State Standards for Memorizing Math Facts Teach students to memorize multiplication/division and addition/subtraction math facts plus math vocabulary using rhymes, pictures and stories. 3-5 | SE04R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 501C 3-5 | SE44R | Sat., 3:30-4:45 | 501C CA, NCTM, CAG, RB, FSA Zeller, Erich - Math Coach, Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School Access Multiple Multiplication Concepts Through Arrays Participants will experience a mini-multiplication unit using the area model for multiplication (arrays). We will explore the concepts of composite/prime numbers, factor/multiple, and use patterns to derive different strategies for learning the basic multiplication facts using hands-on context-rich activities. 3-5 | FE13R | Fri., 7:30-8:45 | 408B 3-5 | SE02R | Sat., 8:45-10:00 | 515A CA, NCTM, MR, CAG

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