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

Many teachers are adept at using Excel, but not many exploit the power of macros. We will provide a clear,
hands-on, and easily understood instruc�on via many per�nent examples. The idea is to move past
calculators into computer programming as state boards push this transi�on. (Please bring a laptop with Excel
loaded.) Grades 6 - 12

Dr. Sam Narimetla, Tennesee Tech

Session 144 will be held in 202 A from 10:00 - 10:50.

Stop Saying “I’m Not a Math Person”: Flipping the Script on Teacher Math Anxiety

Teachers can experience math anxiety too.. This session will explore how a teacher's beliefs about math
impact student achievement. Through polls, quizzes, and reflec�on, par�cipants will confront common
misconcep�ons, examine research, and gain strategies to build their own confidence and help their students
overcome math anxiety. Grades K - 12
Kerry Branch, S2TEM

Margaret Lorimer, S2TEM

Session 145 will be held in 202 B from 10:00 - 10:50.

Bridging Founda�ons to Standards: Heart Math Tutoring’s Expanded Learning Program

HMT closes the K–5 math gap with a seamless pipeline: scripted, manipula�ves-driven one-on-one Number
Concepts interven�ons and 3:1 small-group Classroom Connec�ons aligned to classroom pacing. Par�cipants
will engage in a 30-minute number sense lab and a grade-level problem workshop and leave with
implementa�on plans. Grades PreK - 5

Jordan Porfilio, Heart Math Tutoring

Session 146 will be held in 202 C from 10:00 - 10:50.

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