TEN COUNTY MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
Columbia Delaware Dutchess Greene Orange Putnam Rockland Sullivan Ulster Westchester
45th ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
March 21, 2020
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
212 Ringgold St. Peekskill, NY 10566
https://www.peekskillcsd.org/Domain/11
Ten County Mathematics Educators Association
(TCMEA)
Website: http://tencountymath.com Email: [email protected]
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President – Marianne Strayton / Clarkstown CSD Vice President – Holly Siebert / Roy C. KetchamHigh School Treasurer – Joseph Perlman / Manhattanville College, Concordia College, Iona College Registration/Membership – Suzanne Libfeld /NYCMP, Lehman College Program – Maria Michelsson / LIU-Hudson, Lehman College, NYCMP,
French American School of NY
Program Editor – Linda Brinkman / Clarkstown Central School District Exhibitors – Stacy Rhubin / Monroe Woodbury H.S. Awards – Marc Gittleman / Pine Bush School District Gifts – K.Lee Macci AMTNYS Representative – MariaMichelsson NCTM Representative – Lynda Brennan / SuffernCentralSchool District Director – Allison Reynolds / Rye Neck School District Director – Gina Dibble / Monticello High School Director – MichaelSiuta / North Rockland High School Director – Kathy Barpoulis / White Plains Central School District Director – Marla Robbins / Mount Vernon High School Website Director – Brian Fediuk / MiddletownHigh School
2020 Site Coordinator
Dr. Anchala Sobrin, Ed.D. - Director of STEM
Peekskill City School District
**If anyoneis interested in joining the TCMEABoard of Directors,
Please inquire at the Registration Desk.
The TCMEA Board of Directors would like to thank:
Dr. David Mauricio - Superintendent of Schools Mr. Daniel Callahan - Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Anchala Sobrin - Director of STEM Dr. Mary Foster - Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Mr. Jamal Lewis - Principal of Peekskill Middle school All of our Presenters for sharing their knowledgeand expertise All of our Exhibitors for introducing us to their new products Finally, to ALL of you for attending and keeping the spirit of
M athematics Education Current andAlive in the Ten CountyRegion
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
- 7:30 am – 8:30 am
- Registration—Main Lobby
Breakfast— Cafeteria Exhibitors—1st Floor Hallways
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am
- OPENING SESSION--Auditorium
Opening Remarks—MarianneStrayton,
TCMEA President
AMTNYSRemarks:
“What’s New in NYS MathEducation?”
Business Meeting: Election of TCMEA Officers
9:00 am – 10:00 am
10:00 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 11:30 am 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Session 1: See Following Schedule Exhibitors—1st Floor Hallways Session 2: See Following Schedule Group 1: Lunch Group 2: Professional Networking and Exhibitors
- 12:05 am – 12:35 pm
- Group 1: Professional Networking
and Exhibitors
Group 2: Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm 1:55 pm – 2:55 pm 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Session 3: See Following Schedule Session 4: See Following Schedule CLOSING SESSION—Auditorium
** Afterthe closing session, all attendees should pick up their
Certificate of Attendance
TCMEA has been APPROVED by NYSED as a
Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leads Education (CTLE).
As a result, all attendees will be able to use their time at this conference for professional development hours.
Also, please remember to fill out a conference survey.
Either the paper version found in your folder - drop it off as you leave or, fill out the one found at our website:
SESSION 1 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
#1— The 5 Practices Model: Heterogenous Math Lessons that Move
All Students Forward
- Dr. Marianne Strayton (K-2, 3-5) TCMEA President
- Room
Starting units using a 5-Practices/CGI approach has enriched all students' learning. We'll share how this model can integrate all learners' experiences and provide growth opportunities for each learner. See student work and experience the techniques through the eyes of a learner and a teacher.
#2— Next Generation Standards to TEACH, but not TELL the Math
- Rudy Neufeld (K-2, 3-5)
- Room
This session will build understanding in topics within Whole Numbers and Fractions in 4 ways: Visually Online, 3 Part Lessons Online, Manipulatives, and Game Reinforcement. We address multidimensional approaches to build conceptual understanding in mathematics.
#3— NASA’s Solar System Scale of Discovery:
Life Applications for Ratios, Fractions and Scale
- Barbie Buckner (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Teacher Education, General)
- Room
Come create a solar system pocket scroll based on the ratios of our solar system. Explore applications of fractions, conversions and scale with hands-on, standards-aligned NASA STEM activities. Engage our universe as you apply scale to distance, time, size, and models. Apply fractions related to our solar system within the classroom and beyond.
#4— What is the Rich Content Encompassing the Rules for Divisibility?
- Jay L. Schiffman (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Teacher Education, General)
- Room
Students in the elementary grades are often furnished in isolation the rules for divisibility of an integer by selected integers such as 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12. In this workshop, participants will understand the reasoning behind the rules. We discuss the arithmetic of remainders and divisibility properties to obtain further understanding of this central concept in the curriculum.
#5— X = DRONES
- Jason Zides & Sharon Forman (6-8)
- Room
Want to introduce drones into your Middle School Math Classroom and don’t know where to start? “Fly” by to see how drones have students excited and engaged in the math lesson, while increasing their fine motor, communication, collaboration and math skills. Yes, participants will have the opportunity to fly a drone. No experience necessary!
#6— Rich Spatial Reasoning Through Paper Folding
- Howard A Stern (6-8, 9-12)
- Room
Learners explore relationships between length, area and volume through a series of paper-folding activities.
#7— Cooperative Learning Strategies for Middle and High School
- Sarah Peterson and Minuse Thelusma (6-8, 9-12)
- Room
Teachers will learn four cooperative learning strategies to use in their classrooms. The teachers will learn the strategies by participating in the activities themselves. The strategies encourage students to explain their thinking, build confidence and encourage cooperation.
#8— I Didn’t Know My Graphing Calculator Could Do That?!!
- Dana Morse (9-12)
- Room
We will unlock the full potential of the graphing calculators in your classroom. Learn tips and tricks to increase the positive user experience with the TI technology. These tips lead to math confidence and student success!
#9— Pascal, Fermat, Euler, and the Most Beautiful Equation in Mathematics
- Eric Kantor (9-12)
- Room
This session will explore the beauty of Pascal’s Triangle, Fermat's Last Theorem, and Euler's Equation.ꢀ
SESSION 2 (10:30 am – 11:30 am)
#10— 7 = 8 - 1 How Can Primary Students Make Sense of It??
- Marianne Strayton (K-2) TCMEA President
- Room
Equal Signs and Number Bonds are two recording notations that can be simple and complex at the same time. Come explore ways to support students in making sense of each in ways that are intuitive, "simple," and meaningful. We'll look at the various ways each are used to appreciate why they can become confusing to students and how to work through the overgeneralizations. We'll share photo number talks and games as a part of the session, as well as explore how being intentional about the context of a word problem can support or detract from connections students can make between concepts and representations.ꢀ
#11— Effective use of Technology in the Mathematics Classroom
- Patricia Huestis & Sharon Forman (K-2, 3-5)
- Room
The strategic use of technology in the mathematics classroom, strengthens teaching and learning. Participants will learn how to infuse technology into math lessons using the Google platform, extensions, specific apps, and websites. Technology has the potential to develop students’ understanding, spark interest and increase proficiency in mathematics. Students will be empowered and engaged as they bring new ideas to life.
#12—How To Strategize Your Numeracy Routines
- Rosalba McFadden (K-2, 3-5)
- Room
In the primary grades, 10-minute numeracy routines are one of the best ways to develop mathematical reasoning. Students are engaged and challenged. They also allow students to practice their communication and social skills. But with the various numeracy routines out there, how do we sort through it all? In this session, we will explore different numeracy routines and ways to organize them around your curriculum.
#13— Welcome to the World of Polyominoes: Geometric Explorations that are FUN!
- Dr. William Farber (K-2, 3-5)
- Room
This hands-on presentation will feature Polyominoes, which are the shapes made by joining squares edge-to-edge. Students will work together to explore and discover the many geometric concepts using manipulative materials. ꢀ
#14— The Missing “E” in STEM: The Future of Effective PBL Experiences
- Dr. Lorraine Howard (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Teacher Education, General)
- Room
STEEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Mathematics) is the ecosystem that will best nurture the talent and creativity of today’s learners as problem-solvers, problem seekers and change agents. This PBL-oriented session will deepen participants’ understanding of the Entrepreneurial Systems Thinking Framework and assist in their planning and designing authentic, relevant, and complex projects for effecting local and global change.ꢀ
#15— Hands-On Activities To Motivate And Engage Math Students
- Jon DeLise (6-8, 9-12, Teacher Education, General)
- Room
This workshop will present a variety of hands-on activities that teachers can use to help develop math concepts. All materials are inexpensive household items that are easily obtainable. Activities can be adapted to all grade levels. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their own activity that will be applicable to their classes.
#16— First Year Flipped - Learn to FLIP Your Classroom!
Brian Fediuk and John Donohue (6-8, 9-12)
Room
TCMEA Web Developer
Learn the basics of flipping your classroom to take on a new approach to a trending classroom structure. Brian and John are two teachers that have used a flipped classroom structure for over 6 years to great success. They will share their experiences with you.ꢀ
SESSION 2 (10:30 am – 11:30 am) (Continued)
#17— Using TI-Nspire to Inspire Low Achieving Students Through a Regents Exam
- Joseph Perlman (6-8, 9-12, Teacher Education, General) TCMEA Treasurer
- Room
Do you have struggling students in a regents class? Did you know that you can do most of the exam on the TI Nspire? Anywhere between 15 to 20 questions can be answered in the multiple choice section solely by using the TI Nspire. Students with the Nspire see great improvement on their scores. Great for all students! Participants will learn “tricks” and “hacks” to bring back to their students along with videos and a resource book.
#18— Three Computer Science Courses and a Support Network for your High School Student
Jessica Guthrie, David Vona and
Jim Matthews (9-12) NYSAMS President/AMTNYS Past President
Room
The CS Department at Siena College has a long history of supporting the teaching of computer science at the pre-college level. Currently, we are collaborating with about 20 high schools on the teaching of three different courses. The first course is Discovering Computer Science, a year-long course that students take for high school elective credit or for their third year mathematics requirement. The second is a CS concepts and Python programming class that students can take for both high school and college credit. The third is a course in software development using Java programming language. In this session you will learn about the details of these courses and the network of educators that can support you while teaching these courses at your school.
#19— Using Flow-Chart Proofs to Help Students Understand Geometry
Daryl Cox (9-12)
Room
Many students struggle with the concepts of geometry and see proofs as the worst thing EVER! I propose using flowcharts to teach logical thinking and help students understand proofs. Then introduce two-column proofs later in the year.
#20— Activities for an Alternative Course to Algebra 2
Michael Siuta (9-12)
- TCMEA Board Member and TCMEA and AMTNYS Past President (9-12)
- Room
Do you have students who are not prepared for Algebra 2? Instead of offering a 'non-Regents' version of the course, we created an alternative course which allows us to explore topics not necessarily in the A2 curriculum. Come and see some of those topics and the activities that go along with it; activities that make the class a bit more enjoyable for students. ꢀ
SESSION 3 (12:45 pm– 1:45 pm)
#21— Math Workshop: You CAN Do It! So Can Your Students!
Kathy Bordone and Linda Lettieri (K-2, 3-5)
Join us as we consider Math Workshop as a means of providing Access and Equity.
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#22— GooseChase EDU
Sharon Forman and Mimi Murphy (K-2, 3-5)
Geared towards elementary teachers, this workshop will model the ed tech tool GooseChase EDU. Participants will engage in a technology fueled scavenger hunt to find examples of math concepts in our everyday environment.ꢀ
#23— Always Play With Your Math
Jordan Rappaport (K-2, 3-5)
Room
The ability to think and reason is an essential factor in the development of an individual’s ability to understand and apply mathematics. While students may be able to solve problems with a memorized procedure, they may not have developed the necessary skills toward building deep knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of key math concepts. They might just be good at steps or procedures.
#24— NASA Explores Humans in Space:
The Mathematics Behind Space Food and Nutrition
- Barbie Buckner (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Teacher Education, General)
- Room
Explore NASA’s Space Food using math to investigate nutritional needs for astronauts on the International Space Station. See how body type, age and exercise changes caloric needs. Investigate how food packaging and serving size relate. Come explore a menu of inquiry activities integrating math, nutrition and science as you satisfy your MATH appetite.ꢀ
#25— TI STEM projects
- Dana Morse (3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
- Room
Make STEM a reality in your classroom with your graphing calculators! We will create an array of colors, make music, and even a mood ring with code. Get the most out of your classroom technology.ꢀ