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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Stop, Collaborate, & Listen
Thinking Mathematically Together

Session 84 will be held in the Lincoln Room from 1:10 - 2:00.
Minecra� Math

Learn how to use Minecra� to enhance your math lessons. Minecra� offers an

immersive pla�orm for teaching math concepts in a fun and interac�ve way.
Students can explore geometry by building 3D structures, measure area and
perimeter with virtual blocks, and prac�ce ra�os and propor�ons by designing

scaled models. Teachers can create challenges involving problem-solving, such as
resource alloca�on and spa�al reasoning, to strengthen cri�cal thinking.
Minecra�’s collabora�ve environment also fosters teamwork, as students work

together to solve math-related tasks within the game world. By integra�ng math
into a familiar and crea�ve space, Minecra� transforms abstract concepts into
tangible learning experiences. Grades 3 - 8

Tonya McCullough

SCCTM Board Member – Vice President for Elementary Schools
Cannons Elementary School, Spartanburg School District Three

Session 85 will be held in the Senate Room from 1:10 - 2:00.
Teaching Inverses of Rela�ons and Func�ons: Crea�ve, Clever Ideas You Have Not Used YET

Obtain some innova�ve ideas for teaching and learning about how to explore and

conceptually understand forming inverses of rela�ons and func�ons – with and
without graphing technology. Including trig inverses. See how to crea�vely use
technology to help visualize inverses. I guarantee that you will learn new teaching
and learning ideas! Grades 6 - 12

Tom Reardon, Fitch High and School Texas Instruments

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