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Friday, November 21, 2025
Making Math Matter: It’s a Way of Life with Infinite Possibilities

Session 124 will be held in 102 B from 9:00 -9:50.

Building Student Accountability in the Math Classroom

Enhance student accountability through inten�onal, consistent classroom prac�ces. Discover strategies
to foster deeper thinking, provide ac�onable feedback, and promote student responsibility to support
meaningful and sustained learning. Grades 3 - 12

Amy Amidon, Greenville County Schools

Session 125 will be held in 102 C from 9:00 -9:50.

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy that Humanize Math, Empower Learners, Bridging Equity Gaps
This presenta�on reimagines math as a humanizing, empowering discipline through Culturally
Responsive Pedagogy. By integra�ng students’ cultural iden��es, lived experiences, and community
knowledge, it bridges equity gaps, enhances engagement, and fosters belonging—So that educators are
agents of jus�ce and inclusion in mathema�cs educa�on. Grades 6 - 12

Vincent Muleka, Sep�ma P Clark Corporate Academy

Session 126 will be held in 103 from 9:00 -9:50.

Cul�va�ng Mathema�cians: Moving Beyond Giving Answers

This session invites educators to shi� their role from being the one with all the answers to becoming a
facilitator of student thinking. Together, we’ll explore how to create a math classroom where students
share ideas, engage in meaningful conversa�ons, and feel safe to struggle produc�vely. Grades 3 - 5

Jessica Phillips, Beyond The Classroom Consul�ng

Session 127 will be held in 104A from 9:00 -9:50.
Making Math Mater: Reading, Wri�ng, and Coding for Infinite Possibili�es

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