The Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey
PRESENTS
5th Annual
Special Education and Mathematics
PREPARING FOR
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS& ASSESSMENT:
Update 2013
A Conference for ALL Grades K-12
Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ - Notice NEW LOCATION
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Featured Session: Common Core State Standardsand Special Education
Presenter:Peggy McDonald, Director,New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education
Assessment Expectations: PARCCUpdate
Presenter: Jeffrey Hauger, Director, New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Assessments
Transition from NJ ASK to PARCC
Presenter: Michael Luke, STEM Office, NJ Department of Education, Education Program Development Specialist 1/Mathematics Coordinator, NJ ASK 6-8 Mathematics/EoC ADP Alg I
Students with Disabilities and the Common Core Math Standards: Moving from Access to Engagement
Grade Level: K-12
Students with special needs are expected to meet the new Common Core Math Standards as every other student. Learn about New Jersey’s framework currently under development that will provide math teachers of students with mild to significant disabilities with relevant, effective strategies to assist their students in engaging, not just accessing, the standards. Based on Universal Design for Learning and backwards design, the framework and strategies move beyond IEP mandated accommodations and modifications and can create environments and structures that will assist all students.
Presenter: Tracy Amerman, Ed.D., Co-chairperson, New Jersey State Special Education Advisory Council (NJSSEAC);Professor, Department of Special Education, New Jersey City University
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Access to the Common Core Standards for Students with Disabilities: Implications for Mathematics Instruction
Grade Level: K-12
The Common Core State Standards represent a new set of challenges for educators involved in the education of students with disabilities. This presentation will highlight issues of access to standards-based mathematics curricular and instructional practices. The importance of automaticity, instructional scaffolding and students’ learning dispositions will be emphasized.
Presenter: Roberta Wohle, Ed.D., Farleigh Dickenson University, School of Education, Learning Disabilities Program; former Director of Special Education, NJ DOE
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Scaffolds for Learning
Grade Level: K-12
The New Jersey Department of Education has created Scaffolds for Learning, related to the Common Core State Standards. This work complements the Student Learning Objectives created in the New Jersey Model Curriculum. This presentation will showcase these scaffolds as supports for students with disabilities with the expectation of achievement for all students.
Presenter: MaryAnn Joseph, New Jersey Department of Education, Learning Resource Center Network
Visual and Kinesthetic Instructional Math Strategies
Grade Level: K-12
Learn inexpensive, easy-to-use instructional strategies that can be used to implement the common core standards in mathematics. Kinesthetic techniques to strengthen notebooking, develop study aids, and integrate content vocabulary will be discussed and demonstrated. Materials will be furnished so participants can leave the session with examples of standards-based activities that can be used with/by students at all levels.
Presenter: Dinah Zike, M.Ed.; Author, Inventor, Educator
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Common Core Connections Aids Preparation of Special Education Lessons
Grade Level: K-12
How does one handle a special education classroom when the range of student ability is as large as 3 to 4 grade levels? Every student will benefit when teachers design lessons cognizant of the connection between grade levels.Participants will increase their understanding by performing hands-on activities; realistically differentiate lessons; realize the importance of the progression of topics; and discover the benefit of teaching with a wider view of topics.
Presenter: Nancy Schultz, Conquer Mathematics
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Differentiate Instruction by Incorporating Technology into Choice Boards
Grade Level: K-12
Technology can be integrated in the inclusion classroom. Participants will see how easy it is to use choice boards to differentiate instruction with technology-based projects.
Presenter: Julie Norflus-Good, Ed.D., Ramapo College of NJ, Department of Special Education
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Make Use of a SMART BoardTM to Build Mathematical Understanding for All
Grade Level: K-12
Reach out to everyone using tools of Notebook software, Math Tools, and an Individual Response System along with other software. Appeal to visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles. Develop a solid foundation for students to learn information, demonstrate understanding, and practice skills. Common Core State Standards topics will be presented.
Presenter: Linda Treilman, Mercer County Community College, NJ
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Sheltered Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners (ELL)
Grade Level K-12
In this workshop we will focus on strategies used in Sheltered English classes to support English language learners. We will discuss instructional practices and pedagogical dispositions that can help teachers address the needs of ELLs in terms of both content and language skills needed to succeed in the mathematics classroom.
Presenter: Fernando Naiditch, Ph.D., Montclair State University, NJ
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Word Problems – The Reading Problem That Can Be Addressed in a Math Class
Grade Level: 3-12
Solve any word problem using English with your mathematics. Examine the use of “and,” “of,” and propositional phrases. Use words in equations as many textbooks now do. Turn solving a word problem into a simple algorithm anyone can use.
Presenter: Agnes Azzolino, mathnstuff.com
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An Update on the Common Core Assessments: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Grade Level: 3-12
The session will provide insight into the Common Core Assessments (grades 3-8) and NJ’s Implementation plan for up to 12 end-of-course exams in high school. It will provide resources, sample items, and technology that will help teachers better understand the expectations.
Presenter: Eric Milou, Ph.D., Rowan University, NJ
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Developing an Understanding of Addition and Subtraction through Modeling
Grade Level: K-2+
This hands-on session features an in-depth look at effective teaching strategies and engaging manipulatives that foster an understanding of addition and subtraction. Explore effective methods of structuring add-to, take-from, put-together, take-apart, and compare situations to develop meaning for the operations of addition and subtraction.
Presenter: Janet McCoid, EAI Education, Oakland, NJ
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Finding Meaning in Math through Fiction and Non-Fiction Picture Books
Grade Level: K-2
We will review various sets of books that relate to the K-2 curriculum to be used as supplements to the District Math Curriculum.
Presenter: Joseph F. Calamoneri, Becker’s School Supplies
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A Montessori Look at Special Education Strategies
Grade Level: K-5
After a brief look at the history of Montessori education we will look at some strategies that will work well with special education needs students.
Presenters: James J. Clayton, Ed.D., St. Peter’s College, NJ; Sera Clayton Capriotti, Morristown, NJ
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Using Technology and Visual Math Models to Help Meet the Common Core State Standards
Grade Level: K-5
Engage struggling students and encourage classroom participation through a math classroom that takes advantage of technology and uses modeling strategies found in Singapore Math. In developing the CCSS, researchers looked at high-performing nations such as Singapore to identify features that could work in U.S. schools – among them modeling strategies.
Presenter: Christopher Coyne, Senior Education Consultant, Marshall Cavendish Education, Tarrytown, NY
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Bridging the Gaps: Ideas for Helping Struggling Students
Grade Level: 3-5
This session will explore ideas that can be used with Special Education students who are below grade level in their math abilities. Ideas from the West New York LEAP program for Special Education students will be shared as well as instructional activities.
Presenters: Joyce Glatzer, District Math Supervisor, K-6, West New York Public Schools.; Ashley Johnson, Special Education Teacher, West New York Public Schools.
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Beyond Invert & Multiply: Making Sense of Fraction Computation
Grade Level: 3-5
Instead of “Yours is not to reason why, just invert and multiply” this session focuses on making reasoning why the core of students’ work with fractions. This session will help teachers make explicit connections between whole number computation and computation with fractions. As a result of this session participants will have a deeper understanding of a) common challenges students have with understanding fractions and fraction computation, b) procedures often used in fraction computation, c) the CCSS Content and Practice Standards, and d) classroom strategies for helping students understand and solve problems involving fractions.
Julie McNamara, Ph.D., Development Specialist, Math Solutions
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Fractions Don’t Need to be Frustrating!
Grade Level: 3-6
Fractions can be a very frustrating concept for many students. Come see how using manipulatives can help your students better understand fraction concepts, including equivalence, ordering, addition, and subtraction. Discover how the CCSS helps build confidence in fractions!
Presenter: Kevin Dykema, Mattawan Middle School, Michigan
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Success for Struggling Students: Addressing the Common Core in Designing Instruction in Fractions
Grade Level: 3-6
This presentation will demonstrate the importance of conceptual understanding of fractions for success in mathematics. Participants will be given strategies that will enhance students’ ability to make sense of fractions and will learn how to utilize a combination of assessment approaches to evaluate student understanding and identify students’ difficulties.
Presenters: Suzanne L. Reynolds, Elizabeth Finnegan, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY
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Using Technology to Create Flexible and Quality Common Core Resources
Grade Level: K-8
What does it mean to meet the needs of all learners? LearnZillion is on the forefront of creating high quality online Common Core-aligned math and ELA lessons, assessments, and other resources. Designed by highly effective teachers, LearnZillion’s FREE RESOURCES help educators and parents meet differentiated learning goals and keep track of students’ progress in a flexible online platform.
Presenters: Posie Wilkinson, Eric Westendorf, Alix Guerrier, LearnZillion, Washington, DC
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Using Research Based Instruction to Build RtI
Grade Level: K-8
Explore ways to use brain-compatible instructional strategies, formative assessment, and backward planning to enhance co-teaching and increase student achievement.
Presenters: Jennifer Brooks Smith, K-8 Mathematics Specialist, Montgomery County, VA; Donna Deaner, Special Education, Shawsville Middle School, Montgomery County, VA
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Perfect Computer Tutoring for Common Core and RtI.
Grade Level: K-8
Come and see engaging and effective online math tutoring through the use of the Math-Whizz program. Utilizing fun animation and games with a diagnostic assessment and prescriptive lessons, learn how to motivate students, teach math skills and concepts, reinforce prior learning while providing teachers with easy to understand and valuable reports of student strengths, weaknesses and growth. Correlated to Common Core and perfect for RtI, the program is entirely web-based so that students can log in from anywhere.
Presenter: Kevin D. Judd, Whizz Education
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Lost in the Middle: The Middle School Experience for Students with Special Needs
Grade Level: 5-8
This session will focus on building a program that infuses elementary math and prepares for high school and beyond. Discussion of the role of the middle school and how to create a plan that is uniquely individualized and beneficial to students with special needs.
Presenter: Annette Walters, Little Falls School District, NJ
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Dynamic Differentiation: Student-Centered Approaches that Develop the Wish to Succeed in Every Student
Grade Level: 6-8
Explore discovery-based, hands-on activities that stimulate curiosity and build confidence in investigation, problem solving, reasoning and communication. Turn your classroom into a highly effective learning environment that unlocks the true potential of every student.
Presenter: Brian D. Rawlins, Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, NJ
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Middle School Activities with the TI-Nspire CX Handheld
Grade Level: 6-8
This hands-on session will feature a variety of middle grades activities using the TI-Nspire handheld. The TI-Nspire is capable of computations with fractions and has a wide array of visual representations including circle graphs, bar graphs, dot plots, histograms, and box and whisker plots. Much more than just a graphing calculator. TI-Nspire CS handhelds will be available for use.
Presenter: Irina Lyublinskaya, CUNY College of Staten Island, NY
Geometry: Reinforce Key Concepts
Grade Level: 6-8
Participants will explore key concepts from the Common Core with an emphasis on reinforcement and checking for understanding. Special grid paper and coordinates will be used to explore special quadrilaterals, perimeter, area.
Presenter: David J. Glatzer, Mathematics Consultant, Retired Teacher/Supervisor
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Technology + Choice = Success
Grade Level: 6-8
Do you long to hear your students say these three little words, “I love math?” Come discover how hands-on lessons infused with technology and choice has transformed our students into highly motivated, engaged, successful learners. Highlighted technology will include: TI-Technology, Math in Movie Clips, Smart Board, Google Earth, and Voki Avatars.
Presenter: Melissa G. Jackson, Monongahela Middle School, Sewell, NJ
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Finding Area of Triangles using Pick’s Theorem
Grade Level: 7-8
NJ Common Core Standards include geometric concepts for 7th and 8th graders, and using Pick’s Theorem is a way for middle students to learn the lattice system of graphing. This delightful theorem reinforces students’ knowledge of slope and area and offers a way to integrate all of these concepts into one simple formula. A demonstration of this procedure will be shown using Geometer’s Sketchpad. GSP files will be available to all participants.
Presenter: Anita Schuloff, Paramus Catholic, NJ
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Get an Angle on Geometry!
Grade Level: 6-12
There’s no getting around it—geometry is a major component of the Common Core Math Standards. This workshop, which focuses on angles, polygons and circles will provide you with hands-on activities that you can use with your middle school or high school students.Modifications will be modeled to meet the needs of all learners.
Presenter: Judy Muschla, Mathematics Educator, Author, Jossey-Bass Teacher
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Enhancing the Math Curriculum for All Students with Activities and Technology
Grade Level: 6-12
Explore how to use the TI 83/84 graphing calculator and Common Core lessons to improve all students’ understanding and create an engaging environment.
Presenter: Fred Decovsky, Teachers Teaching with Technology
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Demystifying the Learning of Algebra
Grade Level: 6-12
Using the combined learning modalities of touch, sight and speech, Hands-On Equations enables students to develop a unified understanding of key algebraic concepts. An in-depth level of understanding is achieved. Algebraic thinking is a key mathematical strand of the Common Core Math Standards.
Presenter: Mary Geschel, Borenson & Associates, Inc.
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Technology in the Common Core Classroom
Grade Level: 6-12
Incorporate technology in your mathematics classroom to enhance instruction, practice and assessment. From engaging students to differentiating instruction to prepare students for success in Common Core State Standards, we’ll explore how you can maximize student success with everything from an I Pad to a whiteboard.
Presenter: Gabrielle Monahan, Curriculum Specialist, Pearson
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Fun with Functions
Grade Level: 6-12
Algebra connections are embedded through the Common Core. We will focus on representing and comparing functions in this presentation. Come and explore hands-on activities that will have your students discussing linear, exponential, and quadratic relationships! We will provide various hands-on activities to meet the needs of all learners. Reproducibles will be provided.
Presenters: Erin Muschla, Maria Steffero, Monroe Township Middle School, NJ
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Gender Equity in the Math Classroom
Grade Level: 6-12
This presentation is divided into two parts: Part I will be a sharing of research findings including math stereotypes, the strong positive correlation between confidence and success in math class, specific brain differences between males and females from neuroscience and brain mapping, and research about the growth and fixed mindsets; Part II includes research-based practices for teachers to implement such as student-led study sessions, adding guided reflection assignments after assessments, incorporating projects and activities with a real-life connection, and many more.
Presenter: Christina Gillespie, US Math Faculty, Kent Place School
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Picture This: Algebra Grades 6-9
Grade Level: 6-9
Participants will engage in a hands-on session to increase content knowledge and promote teachers’ interest and excitement in teaching algebra, including increased confidence for infusing technology and manipulatives in their classroom teaching practice. The main objective will be to focus on the Big Ideas in Mathematics & Algebra to introduce strategies and tools to engage all students, including special needs populations, in mathematics learning through PAW (Pictures, Algebra/Abstractions, and Words.
Presenter: Angelo DeMattia, Kean University
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Instructional Strategies to Meet New Common Core Standards: Performance Tasks for ALL
Grade Level: 7-10
Come learn the CCSS by engaging in a hands-on look at lessons and performance tasks with instructional strategies that focus on algebraic reasoning and sense making with access for middle and high school students with special needs.A variety of real world applications, including Hip Hop Music, Fashion Design, Videogaming, Special Effects, Restaurants, and Basketball will be provided through Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation fully-funded multimedia resources that help students and teachers meet the new Common Core State Standards and Assessment expectations.
Presenter: Deborah Ives, Ed.D., Montclair State University, NJ
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Using Graphing Calculators and Hands-On Materials to Engage All Students in the Classroom
Grade Level: 9-12
Engaging all students through the use of graphing calculators and other manipulatives furnishes an additional powerful representation when resolving problem tasks enabling them to feel a sense of accomplishment. This workshop involves participants in several neat problems where the use of hands-on materials aids in paths to the solution.