Come learn about the certification process and the resources available to support Utah teachers pursuing their certification. Participants will receive information about available cohorts, USBE credits, financial assistance to pay for certification, and stipends available to educators once certified. Your journey starts here!
Discover how playful, engaging activities can transform math learning and build student confidence! In "Practice Makes Progress: Boosting Math Skills and Confidence Through Play," we explore research-backed strategies that make math practice enjoyable and effective. From games and puzzles to interactive experiences with elements of choice, this session will showcase methods that promote repeated practice in a way that’s fun, flexible, and accessible for all learners. Attendees will gain practical insights into creating a math environment where students are eager to participate, learn, and develop a lasting sense of confidence in their abilities.
Guide your students to be curious problem solvers using scientific and graphing calculators and their online emulators. Calculators will be available to use, with door prize drawing at the end.
During this presentation, attendees will be presented with a variety of project-based learning and math modeling tasks that could be used to teach or assess students on topics related to matrices and vectors. Attendees will decide what project they are most interested in and will get the opportunity to engage in those activities. Attendees should come prepared to participate in group discussions and have a charged laptop. Potential projects/discussions include: pixel art, Bézier curves & drawing with math, solving systems of equations, image transformations, linear regression via projection matrices, Leslie matrices & population growth/decay, areas & volumes using determinants. Special emphasis will be placed on using vectors and matrices to solve real-world problems.
Join fellow educators from the SESC region for a dynamic networking session designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and strengthen community ties. This informal gathering offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues, meet new friends, and share insights with peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within our region.
Wednesday January 29, 2025 09:45 - 10:45 MST
Battle Creek
I will discuss best practices for critical thinking classrooms, involving family in a student's learning, the article "Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say" and the importance of mathematical discourse between students in the classroom.
This presentation will emphasize the importance of daily, spiral review in the classroom. The presentation will include ideas for quick, spiral review that can be easily incorporated to the school day.
The debate about how to best teach students math has intensified over the years—inquiry-based or direct instruction? Let's settle the debate. In this session, we'll look at some surprising research surrounding direct and inquiry-based instruction, the impact each type of instruction has on students, and ultimately practices that will help students learn math.
