National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Regional
Conference
Exposition
Richmond, Virginia
October 11–12, 2007
”Exploring Mathematical Horizons”
HOSTS: Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics and
Greater Richmond Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Exhibits
Commercial exhibits will be on display in Hall A at the Greater
Richmond Convention Center during the following times:
Thursday, October 11 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 12 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Strands
• Math Specialist/Coach SC
What exactly does a mathematics specialist or coach do? What impact do they have on teaching practices
and students’ achievement? Mathematics specialists and coaches are engaged in the process of helping
teachers in their schools incorporate high quality teaching into daily practice. Presenters will share
programs, strategies, and materials used in coaching, practice-based professional development, and
school-based leadership for teacher leaders.
Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
4. Coaching: What Do Mathematics Coaches Know, and How Do They Learn It?
(Teachers of Teachers) Session SCSC
This presentation will highlight the role of coaching and the issues of professional development for
coaches. Participants will have opportunities to engage mathematics and group discussion through the
lens of a coach-written case. They will be introduced to new professional development materials for
mathematics specialists and coaches designed to support the major themes of their work.
Amy Morse
Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts
B21 B (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 300
5. Helping Students Understand the Processes of Addition and Subtraction
(Pre-K–2) Session SCC
This session will have attendees involved in activities and using manipulatives to do addition and
subtraction. These activities are designed to be used as introductory materials to help students in their
initial understanding of what it means to add and subtract.
Marsha Dale Campbell
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Gena Wills Riley
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Capital Ballroom Salon 5 (Marriott) Capacity: 160
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
19. Money, Money, and More Money!
(Pre-K–2) Workshop SCSC
Come join in the fun and play with money! Participate in hands-on activities that will assist children with
recognizing coins, learning the values of coins, counting like and unlike groups of coins, exchanging
coins, and much more.
Catherine Simms Stephenson
Culpeper County Public Schools, Culpeper, Virginia
Pamela M. Riddle
Culpeper County Public Schools, Culpeper, Virginia
Grand Ballroom Salon A/B (Marriott) Capacity: 70
24. The Evolution of the Mathematics Coach or Specialist
(Pre-K–5, Teachers of Teachers) Workshop SCSC
How does the role of the mathematics specialist evolve from that of classroom teacher to resource
provider to serve eventually as a coach to colleagues? Hear the lessons we have learned and the strategies
we have used to work effectively with teachers at every level. How does that collaboration translate into
improved instruction and students’ increased achievement?
Debbie Delozier
Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, Virginia
Becky Parker
Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, Virginia
Susan Sydla
Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, Virginia
Grand Ballroom Salon G/H (Marriott) Capacity: 70
29. Math and Reading: The Odd Couple
(3–5) Workshop SCSC
This interactive workshop demonstrates how to combine reading strategies and hands-on activities to
build math literacy. Research-based instructional strategies provide the framework and hands-on activities
develop the foundation to integrate math and reading.
Sharon E. Huber
Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, Virginia
Carolyn B. Belson
Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, Virginia
B15 A (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 80
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
44. Reflections of Two Site-Based Elementary School Math Specialists and Coaches
(Teachers of Teachers) Session SCC
Two elementary school, site-based math specialists will share their reflections on their experiences. As
participants in a National Science Foundation research project, they will describe their roles and
responsibilities including coaching, data analysis, parent training, professional development, and all the
other things that make a typical week anything but typical.
Sandra S. Overcash
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Melissa Curtin Taylor
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia
E21 B (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 160
10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
60. Let’s Talk about Geometry! Discourse, Problem Solving, and Questioning
(3–5) Workshop SC
Good questioning and good listening will help children make sense of mathematics, build self-confidence,
and encourage mathematical thinking and communication. Let’s explore mathematical discourse in
geometry through problem solving and questioning. Participants will participate in problem-solving
experiences that they can use in their classrooms.
Susan R. Kutt
Moncure Elementary School, Stafford, Virginia
Grand Ballroom Salon A/B (Marriott) Capacity: 70
74. Reflecting on Practice: Working with Second-Year Teachers
(Teachers of Teachers) Session SC
How does your school district keep beginning mathematics teachers from leaving the profession within
the first five years? In this presentation, participants will find out how one system uses a combination of
content training, instructional strategies, and support using the Paravision process to allow second-year
teachers a nonthreatening way to solve the problems that are inherent to new teachers.
Leslie Johnson
Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Maryland
E21 A (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 160
77. Elementary School Math Coaches: A Look at the First Two Years
(Pre-K–5) Session SCSC
Two Virginia elementary school math coaches will share their experiences in the implementation of a
school-based, math coach initiative. Topics covered will include the transition from teacher to coach,
coaching strategies that work, the coach’s role in improving teacher content knowledge, and developing a
positive relationship with administrators. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.
Kristen Race
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, Alexandria, Virginia
Liz Sinclair
Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, Virginia
B11 (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 80
11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
91. What Do Elementary Mathematics Specialists Do, and What Is Their Impact?
(General Interest) Session SCSC
Elementary mathematics specialists are being placed in schools to provide on-site professional
development. But how can their support services be documented? Does their work actually have an
impact on teachers, a school’s mathematics program, and students’ achievement? Research from an
National Science Foundation funded study will be shared; policy implications will be discussed.
Patricia F. Campbell
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
B21 A (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 900
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
112. Creating Conversations about the Properties in the Elementary School Classroom
(3–8) Workshop SCSC
What does it mean to really understand arithmetic? How can teachers engage students in deep
mathematical conversations about the properties? What manipulatives support these practices? Come
participate in exciting activities for the elementary and middle school classrooms.
Beth Williams
Bedford County Schools, Bedford, Virginia
Bill Eggl
Bedford County Schools, Bedford, Virginia
E21 C (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 80
115. Mathematics Literacy for the Twenty-first Century: Questioning for Understanding
(3–8) Gallery Workshop SCSC
What does literacy look like in a twenty-first-century mathematics classroom? How do we know what
students know unless we ask them? Participants will learn about literacy strategies in the mathematics
classroom and questions to use in order to promote understanding.
Jackie F. Getgood
Spotsylvania County Schools, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Elyse Coleman
Spotsylvania County Schools, Spotsylvania, Virginia
E23 AB (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 110
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
129. Put Me In, Coach! I’m Ready to Solve: Teacher-Math Coach Partnership
(Pre-K–5) Session SC
Look into the intimate and honest relationship of a classroom teacher and math coach. Hear and see the
effects this developing partnership has on the delivery of quality math instruction as well as on their
professional and personal development.
Debora A. Southwell
Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, Alexandria, Virginia
Tracie Logan
Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, Alexandria, Virginia
E10 B (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 160
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
144. Building Algebraic Thinking, Grades K–8
(Pre-K–8) Workshop SCSC
Participants will take part in hands-on activities to build their understanding of algebraic thinking. They
will leave with activities to take back to their classrooms and schools.
Shannon Lee Manke
Pine Spring Elementary School, Falls Church, Virginia
Grand Ballroom Salon G/H (Marriott) Capacity: 70
146. The Estimation and Rounding of Whole Numbers
(3–5) Workshop SCSC
Find out different ways to encourage estimation in your grades 3–5 classrooms. We will also explore how
to teach the rounding of whole numbers.
Nancy J. Spurrier
Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Spotsylvania, Virginia
Margaret Newman
Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Spotsylvania, Virginia
Grand Ballroom Salon A/B (Marriott) Capacity: 70
158. Mathematics Teacher Specialists: Panel Discussion in Leadership Progress
(Higher Education, Teachers of Teachers) Workshop SCSC
This session’s theme will be a interactive panel discussion of the exciting new era in math education
Virginia. The panel will discuss the roles of the math specialist as a part of the Math Specialist project and
of the Virginia Department of Education. Math specialists will discuss their content and pedagogical
experiences that have prepared them for their new role of professional development.
Gail M. Hunger
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Grand Ballroom Salon I/J (Marriott) Capacity: 70
Friday
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
193. How Would You Prove It? Using Models for Number Sense
(Pre-K–2) Workshop SCSC
This interactive workshop will involve teachers in enhancing their number-sense instruction. The
presenters will involve participants in using various models that encourage their students’ mathematical
thinking through problem solving and sharing their strategies and reasoning. Participants will view
students’ work samples and a video showing students involved in authentic problem solving.
Karen M. Mirkovich
Swans Creek Elementary School, Dumfries, Virginia
Teresa L. Savage
Swans Creek Elementary School, Dumfries, Virginia
Grand Ballroom Salon I/J (Marriott) Capacity: 70
201. What’s So Special about Math Specialists: A Discussion about Math Specialists
(3–8) Workshop SCSC
Why a math specialist? What particular skill sets do specialists bring to their work? What do we know
about content and pedagogical preparation for a specialist’s role? How does this model help to integrate a
different kind of professional development into the work of schools?
Deena M. Bulick
Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, Virginia
E21 C (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 80
10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
231. Teachers Exploring Place Value and the Operations Using DMI Materials
(Pre-K–8) Gallery Workshop SCSC
The participants will explore activities and case studies based on Developing Mathematical Ideas (DMI)
materials (Building Systems of Ten, Making Meaning of Operations) used during a summer institute. The
speakers will discuss ways to implement these activities and materials in classrooms and with other
teachers.
Joy Wright Whitenack
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Patti Jayne Schneider
Hanover County Schools, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Gail Lee Warren
Mathematics and Science Center, Randolph-Macon College,
Ashland, Virginia
Aimee J. Ellington
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Kristen L. Eberle
Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond, Virginia
Laura Adler
Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, Virginia
E11 BC (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 110
11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
249. Coaching the Coaches: Lessons Learned in Virginia
(Teachers of Teachers) Session SCSC
Participants will learn how mathematics specialists in Virginia are being supported in their coaching roles
through professional learning opportunities at the local and state levels. This session will highlight lessons
learned over the past five years through the collaboration of school divisions and universities in the
Virginia Mathematics Specialist Initiative.
Vickie Inge
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
B21 A (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 900
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
313. Interviewing Students for Their Understanding of Fractions
(3–5) Workshop SCSC
Do you ponder your students’ understanding of fractions? Come learn about the interview process by
participating in small groups to determine how a student would respond to questions on fraction concepts
and discuss what understanding is needed. Then find out how students actually responded in the
interview.
Mary Branch Wyatt
Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, Virginia
Leslie Laden
Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, Virginia
E21 C (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 80
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
335. What’s Your Job (and Who is Going to Tell Your Principal?)
(Pre-K–8, Teachers of Teachers) Session SCSC
If you become a mathematics specialist in your school, you will likely be the first person to hold that
position. This session explores ways that you can help your principal understand what a mathematic
specialist is and what the role of that specialist might be.
Megan K. Murray
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
B10 (Richmond Convention Center) Capacity: 258