Conference Program and Speakers
LIMAÇON 2020: Catalyzing Change
A Step Towards Improving Math Teaching and Learning
Friday, March 13, 2020 • 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
SUNY College at Old Westbury, Campus Center
Consult the schedule, session titles, and grade levels below. Download our PDF brochure for more information and to view detailed descriptions of available workshops.
| Session A • 10:30 – 11:20 | Session B • 11:35 – 12:25 | Session C • 12:40 – 1:30 | Session D • 1:45 – 2:35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Activities-Fluency-Mastery Makoto Yoshida (K-2) | 16. Number and Numeration Carole Mulligan (PreK-K) | 26. Building Number Sense Through the Use of Number Lines Linda Burke (K-5) | 36. Mathematical Excellence and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy S. Jefferson Isaac & Y. Vidal (K-5) |
| 2. Math Movement! Jessica Ryan (2-5) | 17. The BEST™ Method for Problem Solving Natasha Murray (3-8) | 27. Flipgrids, Quizzezz, and Quizlets… Oh My! Meredith Hansen (3-8) | 37. Catalyzing Change by Solving Real (and Interesting) Problems Nicholas Restivo (3-5) |
| 3. Solving Problems with Bar Models Laura Liepa (3-5) | 18. The Interface of Scratch Programming, Art, and Mathematics Alise Braick (6-8) | 28. Linear Functions Workshop Benjamin Allen (6-8) | 38. Multiple Ways to TEACH the Math, not TELL the Algorithm Rudy Neufeld & Jorge Moore (K-8) |
| 4. Leave the Math, Change the Language Todd Lindbloom & Kurt Whited (K-8) | 19. The Anarchy Club Joe Quinn (6-8) | 29. Combinations with a Twist Marion Hutchinson (6-8) | 39. Two-Color Counter Experiment Bill Farber (6-8) |
| 5. Algebra for the Middle Grades Frank Gardella (6-8) | 20. Strategies to Support Struggling Learners in Regents Courses Danielle Valentini (6-12) | 30. Creating Lessons for Understanding Soowook Lee (9-12) | 40. Teaching a Gifted/Honors Class Soowook Lee (6-12) |
| 6. A Gradeless Math Classroom in a School that Requires Grades Andrew Burnett (6-12) | 21. Gems of Geometry John Maus (9-12) | 31. Problem Solving, Algebra & Geometry — Part I Paul Schwiegerling (9-12) | 41. Discover the Power of Breakout EDU Nancy Lin (7-10) |
| 7. TI 84 Strategies for the Math CST Gerald Haber (7-12) | 22. Using “Cool Problems” to Explore Limits of Sequences Tom Beatini (9-College) | 32. Geometry = Projects & Knowledge Building Peter Hayes (9-12) | 42. Keys to Regents Success Dana Morse (9-12) |
| 8. Sparking Curiosity with Desmos Terence Fitzgibbon (9-12) | 23. Manipulatives in the Math Class Jon DeLise (General) | 33. The 12 Most Controversial Facts in Mathematics Mike Riccardo (6-College) | 43. Problem Solving, Algebra & Geometry — Part II Paul Schwiegerling (9-12) |
| 9. Geometry, Algebra and Technology — They Do Work Together Amy Longo & John Watson (9-12) | 24. Math Literacy: What is the Meaning of “Carry the 1”? Jeanne Shimizu (General Elem.) | 34. Engagement Strategies: Coop. Learning is NOT Group Work Mindy LiBassi (General) | 44. Mass Point Geometry Ronald Cavallaro (9-12) |
| 10. Creating a Financial Math Literacy Course Michelle Sugrim (9-12) | 25. Meaningful Math Modeling Project in a Pedagogy Course Hoyun Cho (Pre-service) | 35. What Makes A Good Teacher? Answered by the “Experts” Kathleen Maiorini (Pre-service) | 45. Discovery Learning from Geometry to Calculus Kimberly Dwyer (9-12) |
| 11. Strategies in Solving AMC Problems Lihong Cheng (9-12) | — | — | 46. Symmetries with i Frank Sanacory (9-College) |
| 12. Using CAS to Help Students Understand Calculus Theorems Ken Collins (9-College) | — | — | 47. Cutting into Cones and Other Things Robert Andersen (9-College) |
| 13. Solving Problems to Learn, Not Learning to Solve Problems Jamar Pickreign (General) | — | — | 48. History of Mathematics in the Classroom: A Focus on Cultures Brian Evans (General) |
| 14. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions — Meaningfully Elliott Bird (General) | — | — | 49. A Special Kind of Origami: To Create Platonic Solids Jeanne Shimizu (General) |
| 15. Preparing a Lesson Plan Audrey Bellovin (Pre-service) | — | — | 50. Educational Technology for the Math Classroom Jay Murphy (General) |