In this session, participants will learn how to boost student engagement by using Amplify Classroom (formerly Desmos Activities) to get students interacting with visual tools and each other. You'll discover how students can share their ideas through sketches, text, numbers, card sorts, and multiple-choice activities—all while you watch their progress happen live and jump in with real-time feedback. It's a hands-on way to help your students think deeper and show what they know.
Lesson preparation is the intentional process of translating a lesson plan into a clear learning progression by anticipating student thinking, planning exemplars and errors, and scripting how students will actively engage to ensure mastery for all learners. In this session, participants will learn how intentional lesson preparation creates high participation and think ratios, strengthens student understanding and success, and frees teachers’ cognitive space so they can prioritize listening to, analyzing, and responding to student thinking rather than managing what comes next in the lesson.
This session aims to provide educators with a comprehensive understanding of the vertical alignment of proportionality from 3rd grade through Algebra 1. Participants will explore how these concepts are introduced, developed, and mastered across different grade levels, ensuring a cohesive and progressive learning experience for students.
Experience a lively collection of engaging activities that bring math to life! Join us for energetic, adaptable games that spark curiosity and can be tailored for any grade level. You'll leave with ready-to-use strategies and downloadable digital copies of every game so you can start engaging students right away.
In this engaging professional development session, math educators will explore effective strategies to help students decode word problems and justify their reasoning using the Pasadena ISD Problem-Solving Model. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with techniques to support students in breaking down complex word problems and articulating their mathematical reasoning with confidence.
Instructional nudges are small, strategic interventions designed to increase student engagement, deepen mathematical understanding, and help teachers better understand student thinking. In this session, participants will explore evidence-based nudging strategies, examine possible incorporation of nudges within their current curriculum, and curate a personalized toolkit of techniques to enhance student engagement and mathematical reasoning across grades 5-12.
Tired of students asking "When will we ever use this?" Participants will learn how math modeling answers that question while building deeper understanding instead of surface-level memorization. You will walk away energized with strategies, examples, and confidence to help students see purpose, make connections, and use math with meaning.
Lesson preparation is the intentional process of translating a lesson plan into a clear learning progression by anticipating student thinking, planning exemplars and errors, and scripting how students will actively engage to ensure mastery for all learners. In this session, participants will learn how intentional lesson preparation creates high participation and think ratios, strengthens student understanding and success, and frees teachers’ cognitive space so they can prioritize listening to, analyzing, and responding to student thinking rather than managing what comes next in the lesson.
This session aims to provide educators with a comprehensive understanding of the vertical alignment of equations and inequalities from kindergarten through Algebra 1. Participants will explore how these concepts are introduced, developed, and mastered across different grade levels, ensuring a cohesive and progressive learning experience for students.
Discover how to use Canva as a powerful tool to create engaging and interactive math experiences. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to design eye-catching classroom materials—from anchor charts to slide decks—while also exploring Canva’s coding features to build games and interactive activities. Walk away with practical tips, ready-to-use ideas, and resources you can immediately implement. Get ready to create, collaborate, and have fun!
Instructional nudges are small, strategic interventions designed to increase student engagement, deepen mathematical understanding, and help teachers better understand student thinking. In this session, participants will explore evidence-based nudging strategies, examine possible incorporation of nudges within their current curriculum, and curate a personalized toolkit of techniques to enhance student engagement and mathematical reasoning across grades 5-12.
In this 85-minute session, participants will learn how to analyze the cognitive demand of math tasks using a shared set of criteria to distinguish between low- and high-demand tasks. Teachers will explore how different types of tasks support both purposeful practice and deep mathematical reasoning, and will apply this understanding to plan a balanced sequence of tasks within an upcoming unit. The session emphasizes intentional task design so all students have opportunities to engage in reasoning while also building fluency through appropriately designed practice.
Dive into the world of algebraic thinking with this hands-on professional development session for educators of grades 5 through 8. This workshop focuses on using manipulatives and models to make equations and inequalities accessible and engaging for students. By integrating tangible tools, you can bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world understanding.
A 5-12 SAT-aligned mathematics pipeline is a coherent, grade-by-grade development of students' reasoning, modeling, and problem-solving skills that prepares them for the demands of the digital SAT. In this session, participants will learn about the shifts in SAT math expectations, explore vertical alignment, analyze grade-band tasks, and design SAT-style reasoning opportunities that strengthen their own instructional practice.
Talk moves are purposeful teacher prompts and facilitation strategies that promote student-to-student interaction, clarify thinking, and elevate mathematical discourse. In this session, participants will examine and practice talk moves aligned to the P³ Mathematics Framework to strengthen academic discourse, position students as mathematical thinkers, and support sensemaking through shared reasoning and justification.
Coordinator, K12 Mathematics, Pasadena Independent School District
My vision for mathematics instruction is to empower the minds of K12 students through mathematics - inspiring deep understanding, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills.I hold a bachelor's degree in mathematics, a master's degree in multicultural studies in education... Read More →
This interactive professional development workshop is designed for educators seeking to enhance student engagement and motivation in the math classroom. Participants will explore a variety of effective strategies and fun games that can be seamlessly integrated into math instruction, sparking excitement and fostering a love of learning among students.
Understanding math in many different ways unlocks deeper learning. Participants will discover practical examples and strategies that help students move smoothly between graphs, numbers, equations, and verbal descriptions - allowing them to make connections where there were none before!
Instructional nudges are small, strategic interventions designed to increase student engagement, deepen mathematical understanding, and help teachers better understand student thinking. In this session, participants will explore evidence-based nudging strategies, examine possible incorporation of nudges within their current curriculum, and curate a personalized toolkit of techniques to enhance student engagement and mathematical reasoning across grades 5-12.
In this session, participants will learn how to boost student engagement by using Amplify Classroom (formerly Desmos Activities) to get students interacting with visual tools and each other. You'll discover how students can share their ideas through sketches, text, numbers, card sorts, and multiple-choice activities—all while you watch their progress happen live and jump in with real-time feedback. It's a hands-on way to help your students think deeper and show what they know.
A 5-12 SAT-aligned mathematics pipeline is a coherent, grade-by-grade development of students' reasoning, modeling, and problem-solving skills that prepares them for the demands of the digital SAT. In this session, participants will learn about the shifts in SAT math expectations, explore vertical alignment, analyze grade-band tasks, and design SAT-style reasoning opportunities that strengthen their own instructional practice.
Simply allowing students to work with a partner or in a group does not always result in authentic collaboration. Participants will learn about the essential elements of true teamwork in the math classroom and leave with a ready-to-use digital toolkit of sample activities that model exceptional collaborative practice.
In this 85‑minute session, teachers will learn how intentional active monitoring can guide purposeful small-group instruction in math. Participants will practice identifying real-time student thinking, determining why to pull specific groups, and planning targeted next steps. The focus is on prioritizing students based on evidence rather than simply identifying who is struggling, ensuring instruction is responsive and efficient. Aligned with the P³ Math Framework, the session emphasizes using ongoing monitoring and feedback to support students’ productive struggle and adjust instruction effectively.
Instructional nudges are small, strategic interventions designed to increase student engagement, deepen mathematical understanding, and help teachers better understand student thinking. In this session, participants will explore evidence-based nudging strategies, examine possible incorporation of nudges within their current curriculum, and curate a personalized toolkit of techniques to enhance student engagement and mathematical reasoning across grades 5-12.
As class sizes increase, effective classroom management is essential for maximizing learning. This 85‑minute session helps grades 5–12 math teachers build proactive, research-based systems using strategies from The Classroom Management Book by Harry and Rosemary Wong. Teachers will learn how clear procedures, organization, and expectations reduce disruptions and improve instructional time, especially in larger classes. Participants will leave with practical routines, planning tools, and a strong framework for starting the school year successfully.
