MSU Math Ed at NCSM, NCTM
Several members of the MSU math ed community will be presenting their work the last week of September at the 2022 National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Annual Conference, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Research Conference, and the NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition.
The 54th NCSM Annual Conference will be occurring September 26-28 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm in sunny Anaheim, California.
At this conference individuals grow their network of colleagues and meet old and new
friends. This year’s theme is Imagine a Future of Powerful Mathematics Education, Inspire Colleagues Through Bold Leadership, Influence Educators Through Coaching and Impact Systems for Equity and Social Justice. The MSU individuals sharing their research
at this conference are Gail Burrill, Alden Edson, Taren Going, Yvonne Slanger-Grant and Elizabeth Philips.
Immediately following is the 2022 NCTM Research Conference on September 28-29. This conference will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center
where the research community is brought together to share and build on collective
research and support each other as they work to inform mathematics pedagogy and practice.
This year, Gail Burrill and Shelia Orr will be presenting at the research conference.
Gail Burrill will be staying on and sharing further work at the NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition, where thousands of mathematics educators from all over the world collaborate, network,
and learn together. This conference will be occurring September 28 - October 1, and
is also held in Los Angeles, California. Stop by and visit the MSU Booth at the NCTM
Exhibit Hall, Sept 28-30: Booth #901! We would love to meet you!
Information about each of the MSU presentations at NCSM and both NCTM conferences is listed below.
Written by
Liz Havey
MSU Presentations
National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
Monday, September 26
9:30 am – 10:30 am, Platinum 1, Regular Presentation, 6-8 Middle
A Problem-Based Task Design that Promotes Knowers, Doers, and Creators of Mathematics
The Connected Mathematics Project ‘s new task design centers on three connected components: Initial Challenge, What If…?, and Now What Do You Know? We will unpack, experience, and discuss the new approach to problem-based mathematics as it plays out over time in classrooms. Drawing on feedback from over 250 classroom teachers, we will discuss the importance of the task design in terms of both student experiences and teacher practices needed for high-quality and equitable learning.
Lead Speaker: Alden Edson, Michigan State University, Co-presenter: Taren Going, Michigan State University, Co-presenter: Elizabeth Phillips, Michigan State University, and Co-presenter: Yvonne Slanger-Grant, Michigan State University
11:15 am – 12:15 pm, Grand A/B, Regular Presentation, 6-12 Secondary
Opening Doors for Students with Data Science: Implications for Teacher Leaders
The growing influence of data science has the potential to be an important component of the mathematics curriculum, enabling students to share the diverse perspectives they bring to the classroom. Investigating questions about real data and real situations can help students develop confidence in who they are and why mathematics is important in their lives. How do we work with teachers to design curricular options that include data science and increase data literacy among students?
Lead Speaker: Tom Dick and Co-presenter: Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
Tuesday, September 27
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Platinum 5/6, Regular Presentation, 6-12 Secondary
Powerful Learning with Interactive Dynamic Technologies
Technology can open doors for students and is critical if we are to teach mathematics to prepare students for tomorrow instead of for a world that no longer exists. From building conceptual understanding to exploring why some approaches are valid and not others to investigating questions about real data and real situations, technology allows all students to become meaningful and contributing partners in the learning process.
Lead Speaker: Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Conference (NCTM Research Conference)
Wednesday, September 28
10:00 am – 11:00 am, #204, Invited Session, LA Convention Center, Room 510
Learning International Perspectives to Maximize Mathematics Teacher Education Research
An International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME) provides a venue for mathematics
education researchers across the world to interact with an international community
to share challenges and new ideas related to teaching and learning mathematics. ICME
14
provided a unique opportunity for US mathematics educators who received support from
an NSF travel grant to learn from leaders in the field not only through their lectures
but in personal discussion sessions in the US-ICME adaption of the Congress. These
sessions provided the awardee with insights into challenges common across countries
such as equity and access, the ways digital technologies are and are not being used
to support learning, and how the field is addressing issues related to teacher preparation
and learners with special needs.
Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
Craig Indiana University- Purdue University, Indiana University- Purdue University
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, #411, Poster, LA Convention Center, Room Petree C
Prospective Teachers Sense-Making of Humanizing Pedagogies in Math Classes
This study draws on humanizing pedagogies (del Carmen Salazar, 2013) and caring with
awareness (Bartell, 2011) to make sense of how prospective teachers articulate ways
to create spaces in their classroom which will allow for students to feel supported.
Through utilizing narrative analysis of written responses to scenarios and follow
up focus group discussion, the voices of PTs are centered. Specifically, this study
explores the following research questions: (1)
How do secondary mathematics PTs imagine taking up humanizing, equity-oriented pedagogies
in their future classrooms and (2) how are secondary mathematics PTs making sense
of their experiences in their methods course with humanizing, equity-oriented pedagogies?
Shelia Orr, Michigan State University
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting and Exposition (NCTM)
Friday, September 30
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 323, JW Marriott, Room: Atrium III
International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics: Reflections on ICME 14
An International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME) is an opportunity to discuss common challenges and promising practices with mathematics teachers and educators from other countries. This session will feature a panel of ICME Travel Grant awardees reflecting on ICME 14 highlights and the impact on their work as well as ways to get involved
Lead Speakers: Gail Burrill, Michigan State University, Jana Dean, Olympia School District, Linda Blanco, Joliet Junior College, Nikita Patterson, Georgia State University, and Lisa Conzemius, Detroit Lakes Public High School
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 353, JW Marriott, Room: Platinum E
Mathematics and Statistics Are Awesome: Lets Talk about Why
The Catalyzing Change series suggests there is more to mathematics than college and career readiness—the joy and wonder. What are some things in mathematics you find fascinating? We'll explore some of these from your perspectives as well as mine. In the process, we'll also think about a new normal for what should be considered important to teach.
Lead Speaker: Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 376, JW Marriott, Room: Georgia
Connecting Mathematics to the World: Opening Doors for Students
Mathematics is a fascinating discipline but often does not resonate with students. Activities that involve real data and real contexts from analyzing climate change to herd immunity can engage more students in doing more mathematics. Let's shift to a new normal, helping students understand that mathematics is a tool for understanding the world.
Lead Speaker: Thomas Dick, Oregon State University, Co-Speaker: Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
