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

Mission Possible: Making Sense of Probability Part 1

Engage students in probability through hands-on, interac�ve tasks that build understanding and math
language. Explore strategies using spinners, coins, and real-world contexts. Experience student-centered
ac�vi�es that foster reasoning, data analysis, and collabora�on for all learners in two 25-minute
sessions. Grades 3 – 5

Ashley Moore, Wanda Noblin, Spartanburg District Three - Cowpens Elementary

Wanda Noblin, Spartanburg District Three - Cowpens Elementary

Session 179 will be held in 103 from 12:00 - 12:25.

Using spiral graphs to introduce middle & high school students to higher mathema�cs

This interac�ve presenta�on will use spiral graphs to show how we can introduce mathema�cs concepts
taught in advanced college math courses to middle and high school students. We will use these graphs to
show students that mathema�cs can be fun, exci�ng and to spur their interest in higher mathema�cs
including number theory and algebra. College

Elham Sohrabi, University of South Carolina Upstate

Dr. Scot Sykes, University of West Georgia

Session 180 will be held in 104A from 12:00 - 12:25.

Required Tutoring: Evidence, Outcomes, and Implica�ons

This presenta�on will address the issue of anxiety and poor performance in math by studying the
effec�veness of implemen�ng required tutoring as a strategy to increase confidence, enjoyment, overall
success, and test averages in math classes. Grades 10 – 12, Post-Secondary
Emily Thomas, Charleston Southern University

Ryan Thomas, Charleston Southern University

Session 181 will be held in 104 B from 12:00 - 12:25.

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