CMC South 2021 62nd Annual Conference: Full Schedule

Thank you for attending the California Mathematics Council - South 62nd Annual Conference in Fabulous Palm Springs!!
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Thank you, and enjoy the conference!
CMC-S Volunteer Conference Committee

1:30pm PDT

164: Turn Up the Volume: Engaging Starters that Launch Learners

Are you asking the RIGHT questions? Explore how to create sound waves from YOUR mathematicians by turning up the volume through engaging lesson starters & purposeful questions that amplify ALL student voices while building an equitable classroom.

Speakers

Marcie Curcie

Assistant Principal, Hemet Unified School District

Cassandra Rollins

Math Instructional Coach, Professional Development

I am proud to be the site math coach at RVMS. My coaching work is anchored in - what is best for equitable student learning and the following quote, “Coaches ALL share one goal- in helping someone else get better at something important. "

CMC 2021 Turn Up the Volume Engaging Starters that Launch Learners pdf

Friday November 5, 2021 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Renaissance, Cactus

6-12

Day / Time Fri PM__1:30
Location / Day / Time Renaissance – Fri PM__1:30

3:30pm PDT

672: Equity Inclusion & Diversity using Project Based Learning

Do you want to teach mathematics with purpose, relevance, and rigor? Explore how you can use PBL to promote equity, inclusion & diversity utilizing 5 C's (Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity & Character) across disciplines.

Speakers

Susie Min

Teacher, Oxford Academy/ ATMALA

Susie is a National Board Certified Teacher and has been teaching in the Anaheim Union High School District for the past nineteen years - thirteen at Brookhurst Junior High School in Anaheim and six at Oxford Academy in Cypress, where she currently teaches 8th grade math and AP Statistics... Read More →

Robyn Elamparo

Friday November 5, 2021 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Renaissance, Cactus

6-12

Day / Time Fri PM__3:30
Location / Day / Time Renaissance – Fri PM__3:30

8:30am PDT

368: Ingredients of An Enjoyable and Engaging Math Classroom

Check out what it takes for students to enjoy learning math in your classroom. We will discuss how these ingredients help students build positive mathematical identities and agency of their own learning.

Speakers

Suyeon Hwang

Secondary Math Teacher, University High School Charter [LAUSD]

Hi Everyone! I love meeting new people, being engaged in dialogues, running, hiking, and camping during my free time. If you came out to my session, I want to thank you all for your time, and you can find all the resources at: bit.ly/CPMthrivingResources

Saturday November 6, 2021 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Renaissance, Cactus

6-12

Day / Time Sat AM__8:30
Location / Day / Time Renaissance – Sat AM__8:30

10:30am PDT

467: R-E-S-P-E-C-T My Inner Mathematician

How do we create a learning environment that respects the brilliance of students and brings out the inner mathematician in all of us? We will consider the intersectionality of culture, race, gender, and how these playout as we engage in mathematics.

Speakers

Dr. Curtis Taylor

Improvement Coach, High Tech High Graduate School of Education

Curtis Taylor is currently serving as an Improvement Coach at High Tech High’s Center for Research on Equity & Innovation in San Diego, California, with 10+ years of teaching experience. Taylor's passion is for every student to see themselves as a brilliant mathematician. He is... Read More →

Yekaterina Milvidskaia

Resident Skeptic, HTH GSE

Yekaterina Milvidskaia is a Math specialist and improvement coach working within the Center for Research on Equity & Innovation. She coaches teachers that are part of the Mathematical Agency Improvement Community (MAIC), a network of 18 southern California schools working to abolish... Read More →

Saturday November 6, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance, Cactus

6-12

Day / Time Sat AM_10:30
Location / Day / Time Renaissance – Sat AM_10:30

3:15pm PDT

673: Prompting for Participation

How can teachers craft our prompts so that more students engage, with more dialog, critical thinking, thoughtful responses, and deeper learning? Distance learning made us think hard about it. Here's what we're bringing forward to in-person learning.

Speakers

Timothy Hebert

Sacramento City Unified School District

Nova Katz

Saturday November 6, 2021 3:15pm - 4:45pm PDT
Renaissance, Cactus

6-12

Day / Time Sat PM__3:15
Location / Day / Time Renaissance – Sat PM__3:15