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

Session 86 will be held in 202 B from 2:10 - 3:00.

Why are frac�ons so hard anyway?

For many teachers, teaching elementary grades can be in�mida�ng, especially when it comes to
frac�ons. Learn to understand frac�ons deeply, teach them conceptually, and build frac�on models.
You'll leave with hands-on ac�vi�es and games to use in your classroom right away! This workshop will
help you teach your Numeral Reasoning standards! Grades 3-6

Kara Johnson, Beyond the Classroom Educa�onal Services

Session 87 will be held in 202 C from 2:10 - 3:00.

The Forgoten Standards: Engaging Students with the MPs in Grades 3–5

When planning lessons, we o�en focus on the content standards, but what about the Standards for
Mathema�cal Prac�ce (aka the MPs)? Lessons grounded in the MPs provide students with opportuni�es
to engage in mathema�cal thinking. Learn how to recognize and capitalize on opportuni�es for MP
engagement with a focus on grades 3–5. Grades 3 - 5
Andi Misemer, Great Minds

Session 88 will be held in 203 from 2:10 - 3:00.

Differen�ated Math Centers: Support and Prac�ce for All Students (K-2)

Engaging in “just right” math centers daily promotes student growth because we are mee�ng them
where they are. Par�cipants will explore ways to use Differen�ated Math Centers that allow students
�me to prac�ce math topics at their own level. Let’s check out some ways to fill math gaps year-round!
Grades PreK - 2

Cindy Washington, Hand2Mind

Session 89 will be held in 100 AB from 3:10 - 4:00.
Transforma�ve Teaching: Building Number Sense through Math Manipula�ves

Join us for an engaging session on the power of manipula�ves in the classroom! Discover how these
tools can transform abstract concepts into tangible learning experiences. Explore a variety of
manipula�ves, including Cuisenaire Rods, Rekenreks, and Ten Frames and learn how to effec�vely
integrate them into your teaching prac�ce. Grades PreK - 2

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway, hand2mind

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