MSU Math Ed at 2025 MCTM Conference
Mathematics education researchers and faculty from MSU will be presenting this weekend
at the 76th Annual MCTM Conference at Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
Those listed in the program this year from MSU include Alden J. Edson, Elizabeth (Betty) Difanis Phillips, and Yvonne Slanger-Grant from PRIME and the Connected Mathematics Project.
Founded in 1972, Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) provides public voice and leadership to support and advance high-quality teaching and learning of mathematics for all students.
This year’s MCTM conference focuses on building networks to learn alongside fellow Michigan educators in engaging sessions, gaining new perspectives on best practices in math instruction, and networking with professionals who share passions for mathematics education.
NCTM Past President Kevin Dykema is the keynote speaker, sharing insights on productive math struggle—a key strategy for building students’ perseverance and deep mathematical understanding.
MSU Math Ed Presentation at MCTM 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Room B211
Alden J. Edson (Research Associate Professor in the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) and the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) at Michigan State University)
Elizabeth (Betty) Difanis Phillips (Senior Academic Specialist in the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) and the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) at Michigan State University)
Yvonne Slanger-Grant (Academic Specialist in the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) and the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) at Michigan State University)
Session Description
How can we design mathematics experiences that spark curiosity, invite exploration, and deepen understanding? Join us as we dive into Connected Mathematics®4 (CMP4), the newest curriculum release from Connected Mathematics Project. Drawing on examples from CMP4 and insights from over 500 field-test teachers from Michigan and other states, including many from Michigan, we will explore innovative, accessible problem types – including card sorts, games, experiments, models, visuals, and real-world data sets – crafted using the new CMP STEM Problem Format. These problems, whether whimsical, real-world, or purely mathematical, are designed to highlight essential concepts and promote powerful problem-solving strategies. Throughout the session, we’ll also showcase new teacher resources that support the implementation of contextual, problem-based learning and help sustain student engagement in meaningful, connected mathematics.
