CMC - South 2016: Full Schedule

Welcome to California Mathematics Council - South’s 2016 57th Annual Conference Program!
This year’s conference is in Fabulous Palm Springs, Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5!
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8:30am PDT

581: Discrete Math Modeling: Learn Understand and Use!

Modeling can be scary. Rich problems are rare. Here are some ideas for very real problems and projects from discrete math. Most topics can be easily self-taught, some of the problems are scary-good, and they even meet CCSSM-C! A great field leveler.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 580637

Speakers

Chuck Biehl

L Charles (Chuck) Biehl

I'm all about mathematical modeling, and all about bringing discrete mathematics into the mainstream curriculum. Come and hear all about both. Please feel free to bring a browser-equipped device to surf for support during the talk. This is not a lecture. If you have any questions... Read More →

Palm Springs 2016 DMM pptx

Saturday November 5, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Hilton-Plaza A

9–12

Loc Hilton
Session # 581
Strategies Acc&Eq STEM

10:30am PDT

681: Discrete Math Modeling: Learn Understand and Use!

Speakers

Chuck Biehl

L Charles (Chuck) Biehl

Palm Springs 2016 DMM pptx

Saturday November 5, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Hilton-Plaza A

9–12

Loc Hilton
Session # 681
Strategies Acc&Eq STEM

10:30am PDT

609: Make the Way: Student Agency Authority and Identity

How do Maker projects and lesson study spark deeper understanding of the role that students’ mathematical agency, authority, and identity (AAI) play in the classroom? Learn how we’ve been working with K–8 teachers to create powerful math classrooms.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 580655

Speakers

Joan Easterday

Coordinator, California Math Project

Lesson Study! CMC sponsored Jo Boaler course

Brent Jackson

Santa Rosa City Schools

San Diego Math Routines http://www.svmimac.org/images/Cristo_Rey_-_Middle_Level_Bank.pdf

Saturday November 5, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance-Chino A

Teacher Ed

Loc Renaissance
Session # 609
Strategies Acc&Eq STEM

1:15pm PDT

781: Well-Designed Collaborative Groups+Modeling=Math Practices

Come select a modeling problem from a list of three; work with a group based on anticipated problem solving approach; monitor progress. Discuss how this approach builds an environment where sense making, strong discussion, and perseverance thrives.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 580740

Speakers

Allan Bellman

Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Mississippi

Here is a profile I've used recently. It sort of tells my story. Dr. Allan Bellman is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the School of Education at the University of Mississippi working with both pre-service and in-service secondary mathematics teachers. His special interest... Read More →

Saturday November 5, 2016 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Hilton-Plaza C

9–12

Loc Hilton
Session # 781
Strategies Acc&Eq STEM

1:15pm PDT

751: The Mathematics of Voting

Can the cure to two-party gridlock be found in a different way of voting, and does a "perfect" voting system exist? In this session, we'll describe some shortcomings of our current voting system, and we'll analyze some alternatives.

EVALUATION POLL CODE: 580718

Speakers

Matt Lane

Co-Founder / Lead Instructor, Rithm School

Saturday November 5, 2016 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Hilton-Plaza D

G.I. 6–12

Loc Hilton
Session # 751
Strategies Acc&Eq STEM