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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Making Math Matter: It’s a Way of Life with Infinite Possibilities

Session 12 will be held in 104 B from 10:10- 11:00.

Evidence Informed Math

Explore the new 2025 SC math standards, the classroom shi�s in the math process standards, and how
they can support all students in achieving the standards using math language rou�nes and high-leverage
tasks. Leave with a deeper understanding of evidence-informed math instruc�on and how you can
implement some of these ideas in your classrooms. Grades PreK - 12

Rachael Smilowitz, The New Teacher Project

Session 13 will be held in 201 from 10:10- 11:00.
Don't Waste Money on Waste

Learners will examine factors such as cost and environmental cer�fica�ons influencing decision-making
for the removal of waste products from a company that manufactures medica�ons.

Developed through CIMI - Connec�ng Industry w/ Math Instruc�on, an NSF grant supported project
which produced over 30 ac�vi�es based in industry prac�ces. Grades 10 - 12

John Pritchet, NumWorks, Inc.

Session 14 will be held in 202 A from 10:10- 11:00.

Show It, Say It, Solve It: Making Math Click Through Mul�ple Representa�ons

Experience math the way students should—through mul�ple entry points. Using a carousel of tasks,
we’ll explore how manipula�ves, visual models, equa�ons, and tech tools all work together to build
flexible thinking. Perfect for K–8 teachers looking to strengthen connec�ons in their classrooms. Grades
PreK - 8

Erika Sweet, S2TEM Center

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