GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to GETCA 2025! We are excited to see you soon...

9:00am MST

Empowering Educators: Navigating Grading Reform Through Incremental Changes for Student Success

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

In the midst of numerous demands on educators' time, adapting teaching practices in subjects like Language Art and Mathematics can be a daunting task. However, we invite educators to embark on a journey toward grading reform success, emphasizing incremental changes and practical strategies. Recognizing the pivotal role grading practices play in shaping student learning experiences across these key subject areas, this session is crafted to equip educators with the necessary tools and insights for implementing impactful reforms in their classrooms. Join us as we empower educators to navigate the path toward effective grading practices and enhancing the student learning experience.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

The Alberta Assessment Consortium is a not-for-profit education partner in the province, focused on everyday assessment to support student learning. Our facilitators combine their experience as Alberta teachers and teacher leaders with the expertise of the organization.

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 5/6

Mathematics, English Language Arts

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9:00am MST

Math Catch Up for Grades 4-6

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Saskatchewan

Come prepared to play games that integrate the use of dice, math shakers and multi-sided dice and that help engage your students and help build meaningful practice for the following concepts: addition and multiplication fact fluency, multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, mixed operations and order of operations. Games are easy to differentiate, allow for math talks and can be used whole class, small groups or in center instruction. Gameboards, concept skill checklists for assessment will be provided. COME PREPARED TO PLAY!

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John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks

The workshops and seminars John Felling presents are engaging, informative, fun, and hands-on. In his workshops, teachers learn a variety of games and activities (new ones every year), closely tied to provincial curriculum standards. The games and activities presented integrate easily... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Division 1/2 Core

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9:00am MST

Success with Basic Multiplication and Division Facts

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Centennial

Session description: This interactive session will first explore the commutative property and fact families that are integral to learning multiplication and division facts and then cover our Thinking Strategies series approach: “chunking” facts into groups, developing efficient thinking strategies for each chunk, and the importance of drill/practice. You will leave this session with important insights on how best to teach basic multiplication and division and we will provide activities from the MathImagine Foundation resources. Why is this session relevant to teachers? Why this is an important session: It provides an effective and straightforward approach to teaching basic multiplication and division facts. What will be the learning: Number relationships, chunking facts, commutative or turnaround property of basic facts, thinking strategies for basic facts, and John Van de Walle’s theory of building mastery. Focus: Basic multiplication and addition facts. Takeaway: Teachers will be able to improve on their current approach of teaching student multiplication and division facts. Teachers will also take away activities to use in the classroom.

Speakers

Sheri Christoffersen

Sheri Christoffersen has been a teacher for 19 years, teaching grades K-8. She believes in approaching math with passion, excitement and creativity. Sheri loves to inspire other educators and students to love math as much as she does.

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Centennial Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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9:00am MST

Calculus with an Advanced Placement Focus #1

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:40am MST

Centre High - Room 311

There would be 4 half day sessions. Session #1: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus This presentation will include a discussion of the “area-so-far” function and its use in discovering the FTC. We will discuss the connection between differentiation and integration, the analysis of functions, and the definite integral in net change problems.

Speakers

Dr. Stephen Kokoska

Dr. Kokoska received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his MS and Ph.D. from The University of New Hampshire. His research interests include the statistical analysis of cancer chemoprevention experiments. This work involves the development of mathematical models and... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:40am MST
Centre High - Room 311 Centre High

Mathematics, Mathematics

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10:20am MST

Basic Fact Mastery for Junior High Without a Calculator

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Westin - Centennial

Session description Are your junior high students still struggling with basic facts? This session will show you our simple yet effective Thinking Strategies approach to help your students develop fluency including “chunking” facts into groups for ease of learning, developing efficient thinking strategies for each chunk, and the importance of practice. You will leave this session with a tried-and-true approach for achieving basic fact mastery and ways to incorporate this into your classroom practices. Why is this session relevant to teachers? Why this is an important session: It provides an effective and straightforward approach to teaching basic facts. What will be the learning: Chunking facts, commutative or turnaround property of basic facts, thinking strategies for basic facts, and John Van de Walle’s stages of building mastery. Focus: Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Takeaway: Teachers will understand the theory behind basic fact mastery and will have approaches to effectively build mastery in their classroom.

Speakers

Sheri Christoffersen

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Centennial Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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10:20am MST

Using AI to Generate Effective and Personalized Assessments that are Aligned to current Language Arts and Literacy and Mathematics Curriculum and Programs of Study

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

ECC - Salon 5/6

With the increasing demand for personalized learning experiences and the need to align assessments with curriculum objectives, AI presents a powerful solution. This session offers valuable insights and practical strategies to incorporate AI into your educational toolkit. Join us as we explore the frontier of assessment innovation and discover how AI can help you create effective and fair student assessments. This session is designed for the teachers who are not yet using AI to create classroom assessments and who want to learn practical tips and tricks to get started!

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 5/6

Mathematics, English Language Arts

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Room Details ECC - Salon 5/6 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 144 people)
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10:20am MST

Why Math Scares Students (And How to Change That)

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

ECC - Salon 4

This session is all about the F-word that’s likely holding your students back in math: F-E-A-R. If you’re ready to stop talking about bandaid solutions to manage math anxiety in the moment, and start learning how to help students overcome it for good – this session is for YOU! Get ready to learn about the dynamics of fear, understand the exact way it manifests into math anxiety in the classroom, and gain impactful strategies you can use RIGHT away to break the cycle of fear, anxiety, and avoidance. This session will totally transform your understanding of math anxiety and empower you to help ALL students build healthier relationships with math!

Speakers

Vanessa Vahkaria

Known as the Lady Gaga of math education, Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math & science tutoring studio in Toronto that's changing stereotypes about what math education looks like. She is also the host of the Math Therapy podcast, author... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 4

Mathematics, Mathematics

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Room Details ECC - Salon 4 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 300 people)
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1:00pm MST

Demystifying Desmos

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Centre High - Room 316

Desmos.com is more than just a graphing calculator - it is also a collection of interactive resources for use in online or face-to-face learning that stimulate great reasoning, discussion, and active learning for students. If you haven't yet tried out desmos in your classroom, this session will go over the basics of how to use the desmos teacher tools and go over some of the best activities that I have found on their website so that you don't have to spend hours surfing the website to find activities that match your grade 7 - 9 Math curriculum. Participants will need to bring their own device (laptop or other) so that they are able to participate in this active session.

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Centre High - Room 316 Centre High

Mathematics

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1:00pm MST

I can do math

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

ECC - Salon 10

Learn more about the first steps in building a strong mathematical foundation in your primary students. Using the Principles of Effective Instruction by Barak Rosenshine, Rebecca will share how she structures her grade 1 math lessons. She will share how she begins her lessons with math songs and her free 40 weeks of math warm ups and number talks. Then, she will talk about guided practice, checking for understanding, hands- on math tasks and scaffolding steps to differentiate and extend the learning. Rebecca often uses the JUMP math teacher’s guide and the JUMP math scope and sequence but a math journal instead of the JUMP assessment and practice books. The result of these techniques is a class of students who master math concepts.

Speakers

Rebecca Robins

Grade 1 teacher, Edmonton Public Schools

Rebecca is a master teacher who is passionate about sharing engaging classroom practices that develop mastery in literacy, numeracy and inquiry in a student centred space. She values creating experiences that foster a sense of inclusion and empathy within my classroom community, honour... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10

Mathematics, Division 1/2 Core

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Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 240 people)
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1:00pm MST

Numeracy and Young Learners: a Developmental Affair

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Westin - Centennial

Session description: Have you wondered how to best teach your preschool or kindergarten students early number concepts? Come and learn the developmental approach to numeracy, using the Instructional Framework in Early Numbers as a guide. This session will provide you an appreciation of early number development, how to determine where your students are at, and provide a sample of the MathImagine Foundation’s Cross-Number puzzles you can use with your class. Why is this session relevant to teachers? Why this is an important session: It explains the increasingly popular Math Recovery approach to numeracy intervention and provides a unique and powerful tool for teachers to use with students. What will be the learning: Development of early numeracy concepts to enable teachers to identify students’ current level and what they need to progress. Focus: Numeracy concepts. Takeaway: Familiarity with numeracy development and how to use it to move students forward. (preschool and kindergarten)

Speakers

Sheri Christoffersen

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Centennial Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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1:00pm MST

Première Nation/ Math (1er cycle secondaire)

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

ECC - Salon 15/16

Apprenez comment incorporer le concept de la première nation au Junior High dans les classes de maths. Vous allez apprendre: • Comment le concept de la première nation peut-être appliqué dans votre leçon que ça soit dans l’introduction, le travail en groupe ou la conclusion. • Des suggestions pour trouver des idées et accès aux ressources que j’ai préparées • Avoir accès au Padlet, ressources pour différent niveau et matière où les RAS sont énoncés avec l'enchaînement de l’activité. Ces expériences ne nécessitent pas l'utilisation d'équipement coûteux et ne nécessitent pas nécessairement d'impliquer des procédures complexes. L'objectif de cette séance est de fournir aux enseignants des idées pour plus de 20 activités couvrant la matière mathématique du 1er cycle de secondaire, afin d'amener les participants à engager une discussion sur la manière dont la première nation avait son point de vue. Ces activités améliorent l'apprentissage des élèves et motivent les élèves à faire une réflexion.

Speakers

Sally Saliba

Math & Science teacher

Je m’appelle Sally Saliba , j’ai un baccalauréat en mathématiques et un diplôme en éducation secondaire ( majeur maths et mieur science ). Je suis un enseignant qualifié expérimenté avec des années d'expérience partout au Canada et à l'international. J'ai travaill... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16

Mathematics, Indigenous

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Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 50 people)
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1:00pm MST

Why the Heck use a Rekenrek?

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Westin - Manitoba

If you are interested in encouraging mathematical talk, reasoning, deeper understanding and daily practice in a hands on visual method, then this rekenrek session is for you. You will get a chance to try it out and learn the basics. I focus on how to teach the basics using a manipulative that allows children to build, practice and UNDERSTAND the foundations of numeracy. You truly have to see it to believe it. Join in on the rekenrek workshop and you too will be singing the praises of this simple tool.

Speakers

Amy How

Teacher, Math Specialist, Author, Independent Math Consultant

Amy is a Canadian who moved to the UK to continue her teaching career in Europe. She has been a Primary teacher for 17 years in Canada as well as at an International school in the Netherlands. Amy continues to follow her dream – to make a difference in the lives of children all... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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Room Details Westin - Manitoba (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 180 people)
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1:00pm MST

Calculus with an Advanced Placement Focus #2

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Centre High - Room 311

There would be 4 half day sessions. Session #2: Particle Motion: Straight Line and in the Plane This presentation will include background, definitions, and AP Calculus language associated with particle motion along a straight line (AB topic) and in the plane (BC topic). We will solve several particle motion problems analytically and with technology, and we will discuss the scoring of a typical AP Calculus particle motion problem.

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Centre High - Room 311 Centre High

Mathematics, Mathematics

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2:20pm MST

CONNECTING THE DOTS - DOMINO MATH GAMES FOR DIFFERENTIATING MATH PRACTICE

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Saskatchewan

Dominoes are one of the most versatile and easiest math manipulatives to use in your whole class, small group or centers. They are also a student favorite. Come prepared to play games that teach and help your elementary students practice the following concepts: numeration and number sense, early operational fluency for + and -, Multiplication, multi-digit operations, place value, graphing and more. Throughout the workshop you will receive ideas and strategies for differentiating the games to meet the needs of all learning, ideas for management, and journals. Handout will contain gameboards for use Monday morning. Games would also be great Family Math Games Night!

Speakers

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc

Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Early Childhood (Pre-K)

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2:20pm MST

How to motivate EVERY student by doing less - not more!

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

ECC - Salon 2

If you’re tired of trying to find creative ways to answer “But when will I ever use this IRL,” this session is for you! We have been told that the only way to motivate students is through reward-based incentives but the truth is that the key to motivating every single student lies in connecting to what drives each and every one of us: love, meaning and a sense of purpose. No matter who you are or what your teaching style is, this session will equip you with three solid strategies to motivate your students that will require you to do less - not more - in your classroom. You will leave with concrete steps, resources and actions you can take into your classroom immediately on Monday that will transform your students’ relationship with learning. Ready to motivate your students in a way that matters? Let’s do this!

Speakers

Vanessa Vahkaria

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 2

Mathematics, Mathematics

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Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
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2:20pm MST

Make the Most of each Moment - engaging routines to open and close your Math classes

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Centre High - Room 316

Amplify the power of the first or last few minutes of your Math class. This session will showcase a variety of Math routines that are simple to implement and that encourage students to engage collaboratively or independently. Encourage different modes of thinking and long-term learning as you spiral through the various strands of the curriculum on a regular basis. This session is intended to complement the Mathematics curriculum for grades 4 - 9. Come ready to play with some Math (this is an active session) and hopefully grab an activity or two that you can use on Monday.

Speakers

Melanie Fricot

Melanie Fricot has taught Math from grade 1 to first year university (in Bhutan). She has spent the last decade teaching grade 6, and then grades 7 - 9 Math. She is passionate about encouraging students to be confident problem solvers in the Mathematics classroom

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Centre High - Room 316 Centre High

Mathematics

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2:20pm MST

Mapping Your Assessment Plan

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

ECC - Salon 5/6

Whether you're a novice educator looking for guidance in creating your assessment plan or a seasoned teacher seeking to optimize your time, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to start mapping out a cohesive and impactful assessment plan for the academic year. This session will include exemplars from current K-12 Mathematics and Language Arts Curriculum and Programs of Study.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 5/6

Mathematics, English Language Arts

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2:20pm MST

Virtual Labs, Where and When are They Acceptable

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Centre High - Room 307

The purpose of this session is to make sure to not eliminate hands-on labs but to use them where it's appropriate to help learners get the most out of all the skills in the outcomes we battle every day in our science and math classes. We will take a look at where I use virtual labs to help reinforce concepts. You will be provided with a variety of sites that are free to use to make sure you can get learners to engage in an inquiry way of thinking to master the outcome of our program of studies.

Speakers

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner

Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Centre High - Room 307 Centre High

Mathematics, Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science

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2:20pm MST

What the Heck can you teach with a 100 bead REKENREK?

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Manitoba

Curious about the rekenrek? This session is a hands-on introduction to a versatile, visual tool that deepens children’s number sense and fosters rich mathematical discussions. If you’re interested in sparking curiosity and boosting confidence with your pupils through hands-on practice, join us to explore the 100 bead rekenrek in action. You’ll try engaging tasks firsthand and leave with practical strategies to implement right away. Experience how this mess-free tool transforms teaching key mathematical concepts. This introductory workshop is ideal for teachers looking for simple, impactful methods that support children’s mathematical growth and confidence.

Speakers

Amy How

Teacher, Math Specialist, Author, Independent Math Consultant

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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9:00am MST

Buddy Teachers + Buddy Classrooms = Math Success for Elementary Math

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Saskatchewan

In this math games workshop you will learn the best activities and games for developing a cross graded math game buddy program. Come as a team - primary and upper elementary and learn games that engage and empower all learners. The benefit for older students include relearning basic concepts (especially great for new ELL learners), instructing younger students who benefit from 1on one teaching. For our primary students they have their own "math coach" and build relationships across the grade levels. After an overview of how we teach cross graded game classes, participants will learn a wide variety of games: a primary level and then a related/differentiated upper elementary game. Handout will contain favorite games and gameboards to help you develop this powerful 1 X week strategy. COME PREPARED TO PLAY!

Speakers

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Early Childhood (Pre-K)

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9:00am MST

Les mathématiques en mouvement

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

ECC - Salon 15/16

Cette session dynamique vise à engager les participants dans des activités mathématiques ludiques qui mettent l’accent sur le déplacement physique et le développement de la flexibilité mathématique. Cet atelier a été conçu pour encourager le développement des compétences mathématiques tout en favorisant l’acquisition de vocabulaire dans une langue additionnelle. Les participants seront immergés dans une série d’activités interactives qui stimuleront leur réflexion mathématique tout en les encourageant à se déplacer et à interagir avec leurs pairs. Nul besoin d’être expert en mathématiques pour participer à cet atelier! Chaque activité est soigneusement conçue pour être à la fois amusante et éducative, offrant aux participants une expérience d’apprentissage holistique et sécurisante. Au cours de cette session, les participants auront l’occasion de : • Explorer des problèmes mathématiques sous forme de jeux et de défis qui nécessitent des déplacements physiques et des interactions avec leur environnement. • Renforcer leurs compétences en résolution de problèmes, en collaboration et en communication en travaillant en équipes. • Utiliser et élargir leur vocabulaire en langue additionnelle tout en interagissant avec des instructions et des questions spécifiquement conçues pour cet objectif.

Speakers

Elyse Morin

Learning Network, APLC et le Consortium Francophone de l'Alberta

Élyse est une enseignante dynamique et créative avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience en immersion française, en enseignement virtuel et en coaching pédagogique. Apprenante passionnée, elle reste à jour avec les dernières recherches et aime créer et partager des ressources... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16

Mathematics, Languages/EAL

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9:00am MST

Mathematical Marvels

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Chairman

Discover the enchanting side of mathematics in a session designed to transform even the most reluctant math enthusiasts into ardent admirers. "Mathematical Marvels" is not your typical math gathering; it's a celebration of joy and beauty woven into the very fabric of numbers, patterns, and shapes. I assure you that even if you have harbored a dislike for mathematics, this session is crafted to bring a smile to your face and make you see math in a new light. No need for advanced degrees or complicated formulas—just bring your curiosity and an open mind. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the beauty of math, and leave with a newfound appreciation for the elegance and playfulness that numbers can offer. Let's prove that math can be a source of joy and wonder for everyone!

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Dave Martin

Mathematics Council

Dave Martin has a Masters of Mathematics, a Degree in Education, and a love for prime numbers. He has been teaching for 12 years, during which time, he was nominated for Teacher of Excellence in Alberta, has spoken across North America, and has successfully removed grades in most... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Chairman Westin Hotel

Mathematics

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9:00am MST

Calculus with an Advanced Placement Focus #3

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST

Westin - Devonian

There would be 4 half day sessions. Session #3: Tips for Using TI Technology in Calculus In this presentation participants will investigate often under-utilized features of the TI-84 graphing calculator. These built-in functions, special tns files, and apps will be discussed in the context of AP Calculus style problems and in discovering concepts where applicable.

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Devonian Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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10:20am MST

Enseigner les fractions autrement

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

ECC - Salon 15/16

Les fractions sont souvent perçues comme l’une des notions les plus complexes à comprendre et à enseigner, en grande partie à cause d’un enseignement axé sur des procédures plutôt que sur la compréhension conceptuelle. Cet atelier explore des approches pratiques et interactives pour favoriser une compréhension profonde des fractions, de la 1re à la 6e année. À travers des activités ludiques et des discussions enrichissantes, les enseignant·es découvriront des stratégies pour accompagner leurs élèves dans l’appropriation de ce concept clé des mathématiques. Fractions are often perceived as one of the most complex concepts to understand and teach, largely due to teaching that focuses on procedures rather than conceptual understanding. This workshop explores practical, interactive approaches to fostering a deep understanding of fractions, from grades 1 to 6. Through playful activities and enriching discussions, teachers will discover strategies to support their students in appropriating this key mathematical concept.

Speakers

Elyse Morin

Learning Network, APLC et le Consortium Francophone de l'Alberta

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16

Mathematics, Languages/EAL

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10:20am MST

Rebranding Mathematics

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Westin - Beaumont

We are all mathematicians at birth, intrigued by the recognition and manipulation of quantity from the very earliest of days, yet by the time students enter grade school noticeable anxieties are evident. An infection that only becomes more severe and widespread each grade level. There is however, a cure, and it's name is "Presentation". Join us for a lively, insightful, and inspiring exploration of simple, proven methods to captivate your math classrooms, from the beginning to the end of the academic year. Walk away empowered with case studies, approaches, turnkey activities to immediately transform the experience and performance of your classroom community.

Speakers

Charles Omari Lewis

Teacher, Science/Math

A teacher with Edmonton Public Schools, who has had the good fortune of enjoying professional adventures in education, information technology, and photography, across a range of environments. As a child of career students, spouse and parent to highly inquisitive humans, his lifelong... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Beaumont Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism

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1:00pm MST

Fraction and Decimal Games for Grades 4-6

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Westin - Saskatchewan

Come prepared to play games and learn strategies to help your students understand and develop deep knowledge of the following fraction concepts: fraction equivalency, equivalency between fractions and decimal, and some simple operations with fractions. Handout will contain gameboards, fraction estimator, as well as concept skill checklists for assessment. Ideas can be integrated immediately into your program and used whole class, small group or in center instruction. Games are easily differentiated and integrate the use of cards and regular dice. COME PREPARED TO PLAY!

Speakers

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Division 1/2 Core

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Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 180 people)
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1:00pm MST

Jeux de math à profusion : On s’amuse avec les math à l’élémentaire !

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

ECC - Salon 15/16

À la recherche de nouvelles idées en ce qui a trait à des jeux et des activités que les jeunes ADORENT ? Une multitude de jeux qui appuient la numératie et les faits de base seront présentés et joués au cours de la session. Ces jeux, élaborés par une enseignante des mathématiques à Winnipeg, se prêtent à merveille à l’apprentissage individuel et en groupe, aux centres d’apprentissage et aux classes entières dans la division 2. Soyez prêtes et prêts à participer, à vous amuser, et à gagner des prix fantastiques ! Pourquoi cette session est-elle pertinente pour les enseignantes et les enseignants ? Pourquoi cette session est importante : Cette session présente des jeux bien conçus qui rendent l’apprentissage des mathématiques à la fois engageant et efficace. Ce qu’elle comprend : Des jeux pour la division 2 qui contribuent à l’acquisition de la maîtrise des faits de base et au développement de la numératie Cible : les faits de base et des concepts fondamentaux de la numératie Acquis : de nouveaux jeux à utiliser en salle de classe

Speakers

Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie est une enseignante passionnée des STIM (sciences, technologie, ingénierie, maths) avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans le nord et le sud-ouest d'Edmonton. Elle a enseigné dans des écoles publiques et privées en anglais et en français, principalement de la 7e... Read More →

Hayley Grandfield

Hayley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources, with a strong background in educational services and operations. Passionate about enhancing learning experiences, Hayley now leads communications and team coordination efforts at MathImagine Foundation. With her... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16

Mathematics, Mathematics

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1:00pm MST

Top 10 Numeracy Activities for Preschool/Kindergarten

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Westin - Centennial

Join our interactive session of our top 10 numeracy activities for the preschool and kindergarten classroom. These activities are easy to implement, cross-curricular, low-cost, and fun! And you will be able to use them in the classroom the next day. Why is this session relevant to teachers? Why this is an important session: It provides teachers with activities to facilitate numeracy in their classroom. What will be the learning: Easy, low cost, fun, cross-curricular numeracy activities. Focus: Numeracy concepts. Takeaway: Numeracy activities to use in the classroom.

Speakers

Sheri Christoffersen

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Centennial Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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Room Details Westin - Centennial (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 140 people)
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1:00pm MST

Calculus with an Advanced Placement Focus #4

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Devonian

There would be 4 half day sessions. Session #4: Scoring Guidelines: 2024 AP Calculus Exam This presentation will focus on the published scoring guidelines for the Free Response Questions in the 2024 AP Calculus Exam. We will discuss interpretations of the guidelines associated with specific parts or each problem, the relevant calculus concepts, and more detailed solutions where applicable.

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Devonian Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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Room Details Westin - Devonian (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 180 people)
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1:00pm MST

Digital Escape Room

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Manitoba

Join me for this captivating half-day session where we’ll create our very own digital escape room. This engaging escape room is perfect for concept reviews and exciting holiday activities. Students will be presented with a video hook (as seen in the example below) and then asked to solve a series of clues to "escape" or find a location from the video. Please bring your laptops so we can create clues tailored to your subject and classroom needs. To get a sneak peek of what we'll be working on, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wa1YhEtLik. I'm eagerly looking forward to our time together.

Speakers

Jennifer Mahal

My name is Jennifer Mahal. As a teacher, I’ve had experience substituting across different schools in Calgary. I also spent time teaching Science at an academy in Hastings, UK. After my time abroad, I continued to teach in Calgary. With 11 years of teaching experience, I believe... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Classroom Management

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2:20pm MST

Junior High Math – It’s More Than A Game

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Saskatchewan

Enjoy learning what your students will enjoy learning by playing and learn a variety of math games which focus on junior high math concepts like comparing decimals, percent, fractions and ratios including some simple operations, understanding integers including some operations, plotting points and graphing in 4 quadrants, collecting data and displaying and interpreting the data in charts and graphs, relationships between probability and chance. The games and strategies are easy to implement with simple cards and dice and management strategies will be modeled by the presenter throughout the session. An extensive downloadable handout with games, gameboards, follow up activities and assessment tools will be made available. The games and strategies presented will help students learn and master junior high math concepts without burdening teachers with additional preparation and planning. Learn how junior high math can be more than just a game.

Speakers

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Classroom Management

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2:20pm MST

Modélomanie : grilles de 10, droites numériques, arrangements, et plus encore

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

ECC - Salon 15/16

Utilisez-vous des modèles pour enseigner la numératie dans votre salle de classe et, si oui, en tirez-vous pleinement profit ? Nous commencerons en examinant la théorie qui sous-tend les modèles, y compris le travail de Jerome Bruner, pour ensuite passer aux modèles que vous pouvez utiliser en salle de classe à partir de la maternelle, plus particulièrement des grilles de 10, des arrangements et des chaînes de perles. Pourquoi cette session est-elle pertinente pour les enseignantes et les enseignants ? Pourquoi cette session est importante : Elle explore l'outil important que sont les modèles dans le cadre de l’enseignement des concepts de numératie. Ce qu’elle comprend : l’importance d’utiliser des modèles, les principaux modèles qui peuvent être utilisés, et comment les utiliser Cible : les concepts fondamentaux de la numératie Acquis : Les enseignantes et les enseignants auront une meilleure idée de pourquoi et comment utiliser des modèles dans leur salle de classe.

Speakers

Pamela Finnie

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16

Mathematics, Mathematics

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2:20pm MST

Strings + Beads + Numeracy = Amazing Resource

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Centennial

The numeracy bead string is an incredibly useful tool to support numeracy development. This session will explore how to use them in your classroom from preschool to grade 6. First you will make your own bead string, and then try out activities in groups that will cover counting forwards and backwards, part-part whole relationship, place value, grouping, basic facts, fractions and more! Why is this session relevant to teachers? Why this is an important session: This session explains how to use numeracy bead strings, an underused and little-known tool. What will be the learning: The use of numeracy bead strings in the classroom to support numeracy development. Focus: Numeracy bead strings. Takeaway: Teachers will understand how to use the numeracy bead string in their classrooms. *This session can be split into early Elementary and later Elementary.

Speakers

Sheri Christoffersen

Hayley Grandfield

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Centennial Westin Hotel

Mathematics, Mathematics

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