ATMNE NH 2024: Full Schedule

9:40am EDT

Fluency Doesn't Just Happen

Thursday October 24, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

In this session we will explore how many fluency is developed over time wiht intentional planning, deliberate practice and intensive progress monitoring. We will look at setting up a school plan, Math Running Records, ongoing monitoring, individual goal setting, deliberate practice, intentional homework, scaffolded, differntiated workstations and more. Don't miss out! Come learn how to do this today!

Speakers

Nicki Newton

Newton Education Solutions

Dr. Nicki has an Ed.M. and an Ed.D. from the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University specializing in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development. She uses her strong understanding of curriculum to address the differentiated needs of all students... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Ballroom

K-5

Audience Elicit Student Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

10:45am EDT

Explicit Planning to Anticipate and Monitor Student Thinking

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am EDT

Windham

Throughout this session, you will re-energize your knowledge of the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions, especially anticipating and monitoring student thinking. You will use rich tasks in the elementary grade levels to think about unpacking what the mathematics content means in relation to your students’ understanding. By thinking about assessing and advancing questions, you can plan for future discussions that allow students to be at the center of the learning.

Speakers

April Thompson

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am EDT
Windham

K-5

Audience Elicit Student Thinking

12:30pm EDT

Monday Night Math & More ~ Connecting Families, Sharing Math Joy

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT

Amherst

Developing connections between families and educators is essential for all students to feel supported and encouraged as mathematical thinkers. Learn how we are fostering connections, positive relationships, and productive dispositions through virtual monthly events for our students and their families. Participants will leave with ideas to bring back to their community to awaken student agency, family involvement, and math joy!

Speakers

Molly Rawding

Lexington Public Schools

Karen Grabowski

Kelly Hardy

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
Amherst

K-5

Audience Problem Solving, Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

12:30pm EDT

Successfully Developing Fluency

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT

Wentworth

Having students develop number fluency is critical, but how can we do this? Come explore ways to integrate number talks and number strings to develop this essential skill and improve student efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility. Consider how developing strategies allows students to see themselves as capable learners. See how manipulatives can be used to further the development.

Speakers

Kevin Dykema

President / Middle School Math Teacher, kdykema@mattawanschools.org

Kevin Dykema is President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), an international mathematics education organization with more than 30,000 members. He has taught 8th grade mathematics for over 25 years and is currently at Mattawan Middle School in southwest Michigan... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
Wentworth

K-5

Audience Elicit Student Thinking

1:40pm EDT

Building an Elementary Thinking Classroom

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Balsam

Learn how to elevate student voice and engage ALL learners in grade level mathematics instruction. Using the ideas outlined in the book Building Thinking Classrooms, by Peter Liljedahl, discover ways to elicit student thinking and improve mathematics performance.

Speakers

Laura Weiss

2nd Grade Teacher

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Balsam

K-5

Audience Problem Solving, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Elicit Student Thinking

1:40pm EDT

Building Number Sense with Card Games

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Hollis

Card games are a great way to make math class an inclusive and welcoming place for all. Come learn about some of my favorite card games that are easy to create, require minimal prep and have a long shelf life. By changing the deck of cards we are using, we can leverage the same games throughout preK-5 classrooms to practice important high leverage concepts. Participants will get access to several different card decks to use with their students.

Speakers

Erin Oliver

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hollis

K-5

Audience Diversity Equity and Inclusion

1:40pm EDT

How to Foster Student Agency During A Math Differentiated Instruction Block

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Bedford

Can you imagine a designated time where students simultaneously get the math support that they need while also choosing the path that they take to get that support? Can you imagine a time where students had choice over math games that were tailored to their current instruction in math and to their own math journey? It is possible! Come participate in this interactive workshop and learn how to structure a math differentiated block in your classroom where students are engaged, have choice, and develop a positive math identity by experiencing it through the eyes of a student.

Speakers

Liza LaCasse

5th Grade Teacher

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Bedford

K-5

Audience Problem Solving, Elicit Student Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Communication

1:40pm EDT

“Bring Back the Choice Board”

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Chesterfield

In this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn how important it is to provide voice and choice for students. Current examples of choice boards will be explored in all subject areas with the reasoning and explanations behind them. You will have the chance to see how impactful choice boards are and how different choices can reach the same goal. This session will have examples specifically for grades 1-4, however choice boards can be used at any level.

Speakers

Heather Burkett

Sarah Wisecarver

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Chesterfield

K-5

Audience Elicit Student Thinking

9:40am EDT

New Perspectives on Learning

Friday October 25, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Windham

Speakers

Patty Tedford

New Perspectives on Learning

Patty is Director of Online Learning and Regional On-Site Support for the Northeast at New Perspectives on Learning. She is passionate about providing an equitable math education for ALL students and therefore was drawn to Context For Learning Mathematics from the moment she was... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Windham

K-5

Audience Problem Solving

9:40am EDT

Windows and Mirrors: Implementing Teaching Practices that Build Students’ Mathematical Identities

Friday October 25, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Ballroom

In a student-centered mathematics classroom, students should have the opportunity to see themselves as doers of mathematics (mirrors) as well as view real-world connections to mathematics (windows). Windows and mirrors in the mathematics classroom allow students to develop positive attitudes about mathematics and build strong mathematical identities. Attend this session to learn practical strategies for building and nurturing students’ mathematical identities.

Speakers

Latrenda Knighten

Friday October 25, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Ballroom

K-5

10:45am EDT

Elevating Early Numeracy: Learning Progressions and Math Centers in Action

Friday October 25, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am EDT

Hollis

VENDOR hand2mind Experience numeracy games and hands-on activities that are designed to transform the way students engage with number and operation concepts. Learn how to incorporate a three-step learning progression to ensure that the center activities you use are not only educational but also developmentally appropriate and tailored to meet the unique needs of every learner. Discover how to make math fun, engaging, and meaningful for students during center time.

Speakers

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Consultant, hand2mind

Angie Meredith is an educational consultant at hand2mind. As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching as well as the Award for Excellence in Teaching Elementary Mathematics, she now specializes in developing teachers’ content... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am EDT
Hollis

K-5

Audience Elicit Student Thinking

10:45am EDT

Empowering Math Minds: Building Agency for Strong Mental Math Strategies in Addition/Subtraction to 100

Friday October 25, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am EDT

Windham

Get ready to transform your math class and supercharge mental math strategies for addition and subtraction up to 100! In this session, we will explore effective pedagogical approaches by integrating foundational knowledge, various manipulatives, and strategic teacher moves to empower students towards developing robust mental strategies. Participants will gain valuable insights into creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that promotes mathematical fluency and problem-solving skills.

Speakers

Dina Mendola

US Math Recovery Counci

Friday October 25, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am EDT
Windham

K-5

Audience Problem Solving, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Elicit Student Thinking

1:40pm EDT

Using Formative Assessment to Improve Access to Grade Level Content

Friday October 25, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Amherst

Ensuring that all students are able to access to grade level content is a critical part of promoting equity in our math classrooms. But how can we truly understand what our students know in order to make purposeful instructional choices? In this session, we will explore a series of high-impact formative assessments and consider how they can help us collect meaningful student data, understand and leverage student strengths, and make intentional decisions about further instruction.

Speakers

Louisa Connaughton

PK-6 Math Specialist, Brimmer & May School

Mount Holyoke Math Leadership Program Cohort 9Desmos Fellow Cohort 4

Jenna Laib

Friday October 25, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Amherst

K-5

Audience Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Elicit Student Thinking