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

Session 177 will be held in 102 B from 12:00 - 12:25.

Count Me In! Making Number Sense S�ck

How do young learners develop real number sense—not just the ability to recite numbers, but to
understand quan�ty, rela�onships, and paterns? This session explores the power of inten�onal coun�ng
rou�nes and coun�ng collec�ons in suppor�ng mathema�cal development in K–2. Grades K-2

Erika Whitesides, Springfield Elementary, Charleston County Schools

Session 178 will be held in 102 C from 12:00 - 12:25.
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Opening. See updates page for possible addi�ons.

Session 179 will be held in 103 from 12:00 - 12:25.

Using spiral graphs to introduce middle & high school students to higher mathema�cs

This interac�ve presenta�on will use spiral graphs to show how we can introduce mathema�cs concepts
taught in advanced college math courses to middle and high school students. We will use these graphs to
show students that mathema�cs can be fun, exci�ng and to spur their interest in higher mathema�cs
including number theory and algebra. College

Elham Sohrabi, University of South Carolina Upstate
Dr. Scot Sykes, University of West Georgia

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