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

The Formula for Change: Understanding D+R+E+C

The presenta�on will address the management of change ini�a�ves and the understanding of social and
emo�onal challenges that may arise, providing the audience with a set of ac�onable steps that can be
implemented in their respec�ve educa�onal se�ngs. Get informed and feel empowered!

District Leadership

Dr. Gerard Edwards, The South Carolina Department of Educa�on

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Session 182 will be held in 201 from 12:00 - 12:25.

The Art and Algorithm of Paterns
Discover how crea�vity makes math meaningful! Explore how students can use paper bag books to illustrate
and explain math concepts through art and storytelling. Learn how projects like Mul�ple Mandalas connect
paterns, symmetry, and computa�on to make math a living, crea�ve experience. Grades PreK-5
Cinderella Shaw, Lady's Island Elementary School

Session 183 will be held in 202 A from 12:00 - 12:25.
The Power of Random: Why Visibly Random Grouping Works

When students know groups are truly random, collabora�on shi�s. This session shares research-backed
reasons why visibly random grouping maters, demonstrates how it works in prac�ce, and introduces simple
tech tools to make it easy in your classroom. Grades 6 - 8

Rhet Netles, S2TEM

Kerry Branch, S2TEM

Session 184 will be held in 202 B from 12:00 - 12:25.

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