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

Peter Liljedahl’s ideas are crea�ve, imagina�ve, and transforma�onal. But many teachers need concrete
examples as to how to implement his amazing ideas into our actual teaching. We will do “hands-on” ac�vi�es
that empower teachers with prac�cal strategies to create dynamic cri�cal thinking classrooms. Get all
materials to use immediately. Grades 6 - 12

Tom Reardon, Fitch High School / Youngstown State University (OH)

Session 115 will be held in 201 from 8:00 - 8:50.
Analyze, Assess, Respond: A PLC Structure focused on forma�ve assessment

Join this session to engage in a professional learning community where student thinking is celebrated and
collabora�ve planning is encouraged. Experience the ways we analyze forma�ve assessment data and plan
next steps to ensure students are receiving equitable mathema�cs instruc�on. Grades PreK - 5

Summer Pe�grew, Springfield Elementary

Megan Williams, Springfield Elementary

Session 116 will be held in 202 A from 8:00 - 8:50.
If You’ve Got a Problem, Let’s Solve It.

Develop meaningful inquiry-based problem-solving in the math classroom through listening to the issues your
students are facing and crea�ng opportuni�es for them to inves�gate and develop possible solu�ons. Grades
K - 12

Chelsea Bolt, S2TEM

Kerry Branch, S2TEM

Session 117 will be held in 202 B from 8:00 - 8:50.
Catching up AND moving forward: Rethinking Tier 1 interven�on

Every student falls behind in math at some point. But with the right support, all kids can catch up and succeed
in math learning. This session explores how an approach to interven�on founded on establishing instruc�onal
coherence across every �er of support helps students build the understanding they need to unlock grade-
level math learning. Grades 3 - 8

Jamica Craig, Zearn
Session 118 will be held in 202 C from 8:00 - 8:50.

Folding it in: Fusing Your Core with Math Na�on

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