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

Launch Zearn Math for Leaders

Through the Palmeto Math Project, all South Carolina schools have access to Zearn, a top rated K-8 math
learning pla�orm. In this session, you’ll explore examples of Zearn’s digital lessons and in-app repor�ng to
drive student growth and bridge skill gaps, along with strategies to monitor usage and support teachers for a
strong implementa�on. Grades 3 - 8

Anna Daley, Zearn

Bonnie Grubbs, Zearn

Session 210 will be held in 202 A from 1:00-1:50.

Demys�fying Word Problems: Shi�ing Mindsets and MTV (Making Thinking Visible)
Are you aiming for your students to deeply understand word problems and the answers they get? Experience
and reflect on four strategies to support student comprehension of word problems.

Grades K - 8

Kerry Branch, S2TEM

Chelsea Bolt, S2TEM

Session 211 will be held in 202 B from 1:00-1:50.
Making Fluency Mater: Beyond Recall & Algorithms

In many classrooms, math fluency has been reduced to speed drills and rote algorithms. But fluency is not
about fast facts. It’s about flexibility, efficiency, and deep understanding. In this session, we will reimagine
what fluency means, exploring strategies that shi� math instruc�on from “get the answer quickly” to
“understand the math deeply.” Grades 3 - 5

Kamaya Men�on, Roebuck Elementary

Session 213 will be held in 202 C from 1:00-1:50.

Bridging Prior Knowledge to New Learning Through Real-World Connec�ons

In this hands-on session, educators will explore strategies to uncover prerequisite skills, connect them to
current standards, and create engaging math tasks rooted in real-world applica�ons. Walk away with ready-
to-use ac�vi�es, student reflec�on prompts, and visual tools that make learning more meaningful and more
connected. Grades PreK - 5

Karen James-Wilson, Spaulding Middle School

Session 214 will be mee�ng at the SCCTM Informa�on Booth at 8:00 AM.

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