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

This session provides middle and high school teachers with concept-based methods for teaching and solving
quadra�c equa�ons. Par�cipants will (a) derive the quadra�c formula to understand its ra�onale, (b) use sum-
and-product rela�onships of roots to analyze and solve equa�ons, (c) prac�ce a new method for solving
quadra�c equa�ons (an addi�onal problem-solving strategy), and (d) explore quick graphical and spreadsheet
verifica�on techniques. The focus is on classroom-ready ac�vi�es, differen�a�on, and forma�ve assessments
so teachers can go beyond memoriza�on to promote student understanding and confidence.

Grades Middle to High School
Roberto Ongaria M.Ed.

Spaulding Middle School Math Trainer, Darlington County School District

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Session 160 will be held in 203 from 11:00 - 11:25.
The Vanishing Point Between Art and Mathema�cs

We will explore connec�ons between mathema�cs and art, including the historical development of linear
perspec�ve in pain�ng and its rela�onship to projec�ve geometry. Poten�al classroom applica�ons will also
be discussed. Grades 6 - 12 College

Ryan Thomas, Charleston Southern University

Eunice Gheorghiaș, Charleston Southern University

Session 161 will be held in 100 AB from 11:30 - 11:55.
MathCounts for All

MathCounts - Free Club program, more than compe��on, from basics to advanced. It is a program designed
for all math skill levels of students 6-8th grade. Math knowledge and scores are lower in the US, than it has
been in years, we have to work together to bring our students skills sets above other states. It is vital to SC
workforce. Grades 6 - 8
Marguerite McClam, Palmeto Consul�ng Engineering Group, Inc & Math Counts

Session 162 will be held in 101 B from 11:30 - 11:55.

My Favorite SAT/ACT Math Ques�ons w/ Mul�ple Solns: Use Graphing Technology for Success

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