ICTM Fall 2024 Conference

Facilitating inquiry, collaboration, and discussions is essential for students to see themselves as mathematicians and make connections that deepen understanding of mathematical concepts. Dynamic and interactive technology make this challenging work easier for teachers to make different student thinking visible. Experience elementary math lessons that incorporate technology in different ways to learn more and learn about free math lessons.

Mathematics is fundamental to science learning. Come explore the intersections of these disciplines, how they support each other, and how teachers can intentionally integrate the disciplines.

Are you a beginning or future elementary or secondary math teacher? If so, this session is for you! In this panel discussion, you will be able to learn from people in the field and ask questions about launching your career. Expected topics include survival tips, time management, navigating rough patches, and whatever else is on your mind. Panel members include elementary and secondary teachers who are 3-5 years into their career.

As students advance in mathematical knowledge, they may experience increased difficulty understanding the discipline. This difficulty may not be caused by the increasingly complex mathematical ideals, but rather the ability of a student to access the knowledge through the media presented. We live in a world where annual tests are reality, and a student who struggles to decipher text and image will find themselves at a disadvantage every time. With some new focus on reading strategies naturally utilized by students, perhaps we can help their efforts.

What are strategies for early field experience students (pre-student teaching) to engage in classrooms meaningfully? How can an early field experience be mutually beneficial for the mentor teachers (and their students) and the pre-service teacher? Mentor/cooperating teachers, professors, and pre-service teachers come ready to share your ideas as well as gather new ideas to create active engagement for optimal field-based learning for future mathematics teachers.