Teachers Make Mathematical Connections in Nashville, Nov. 18–20
Educators Look to Improve Math Achievement for All Students
Reston, VA (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 11, 2009 -- The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the local Tennessee mathematics associations will host a regional conference and exposition in Nashville, November 18–20. The conference theme, “Connections: Linking Concepts and Context,” invites educators to explore the many ways that they can help students connect the concepts they are learning with the math they have already experienced, as well as with other areas of their daily lives.
Local hosts, the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers’ Association (TMTA) and Middle Tennessee Mathematics Teachers (MT)², have organized a conference offering 200 workshops and sessions covering all levels, pre-K–grade 12. Presenters during the three-day conference will come from all corners of the United States, and as far away as Canada and Australia, to address topics ranging from developing algebraic thinking to nurturing the natural problem-solving abilities of the youngest students to incorporating music and literature into math lessons.
Keynote speaker Lawrence M. Lesser, a mathematics education professor, former schoolteacher, and published songwriter, will present the Opening Session, “Composing Connections: Mathemusician Merges Math and Music in the Music City!” on Wednesday evening, November 18, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
On Thursday, an introduction to NCTM’s new landmark publication, Focus in High School Mathematics: Reasoning and Sense Making, will be presented by Henry (Hank) Kepner, NCTM president, and Gary Martin, chair of the writing group for the book. The session will be held from 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., in Room 203, Convention Center.
Several sessions on Thursday and Friday will demonstrate how songs that incorporate mathematics, like “Itsy, Bitsy Inchworm,” can help young children both enjoy and learn their mathematics lessons.
The three-day conference will facilitate an exchange of ideas among mathematics educators on how students learn mathematics and the best teaching practices, thus enabling teachers to return to their classrooms better prepared to teach mathematics to all students.
All conference activities will be held at the Nashville Convention Center and the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. The latest education products will be on display in the West Exhibit Hall during the conference.
Preview all the conference offerings.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education association. With 100,000 members and 230 Affiliates in the United States and Canada, NCTM is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving mathematics education for all students. The Council’s Principles and Standards for School Mathematics provides guidelines for excellence in mathematics education. Its Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics, released in 2006, identifies the most important mathematical topics for each grade level. NCTM’s Focus in High School Mathematics: Reasoning and Sense Making, released on October 6, suggests that a high school mathematics curriculum based on reasoning and sense making will prepare students for higher learning, career success, and productive citizenship.
Media interested in arranging interviews or attending the conference, please contact Gay Dillin, Media Relations Manager, , (703) 620-9840, ext. 2189. November 18–20, please call 703/609-8607.
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