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

Par�cipants in this session will explore ways to support students who need addi�onal guidance during small
group instruc�on. Each easy-to-follow Founda�ons for Strategies small group lesson focuses on concept-
grounded and skills-based ideas across various grade levels. Let's explore fluency with single and mul�-digit
addi�on and subtrac�on. Grades PreK - 2

Cindy Washington, Hand2Mind

Session 138 will be held in 102 B from 10:00 - 10:50.

Polynomial DaMath

In this interac�ve and engaging presenta�on, we explore how to learn the fundamental opera�ons and
evalua�on of polynomials using the fun and dynamic games of DaMath. By integra�ng mathema�cal concepts
with game mechanics, this session will show how these games can serve as powerful tools to build
understanding in polynomial addi�on, subtrac�on, mul�plica�on, division, and evalua�on. Reinforce your
skills or seeking new methods to teach polynomials, this presenta�on will provide you with fresh, interac�ve
strategies to bring polynomial concepts to life. Get ready to play, learn, and sharpen your math skills with
Polynomial DaMath! Grades 6 - 12

Mario Ramon, Ph.D., Sumter High School, Sumter School District

Session 139 will be held in 102 C from 10:00 - 10:50.
Overcoming Math Anxiety through Family Engagement

Math anxiety is common, affects achievement, and can begin as early as first grade (Center for Family Math).
Par�cipants will explore how to boost students' math confidence through approachable family engagement
ac�vi�es. Grades PreK - 12

Sherrie Belton, Richland County School District One

Eunice Gloster-Pou, Edward E. Taylor Elementary

Session 140 will be held in 103 from 10:00 - 10:50.

Can AI also make math mater? Explore even more infinite possibili�es in educa�on!

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