2025 MidSchoolMath National Conference

It is so frustrating to travel from a high-performing school to a low- or medium-performing school and note the structures, culture, collaboration and leadership in one and their absence in the other -- regardless of socio-economic status.  

This fast-paced, example laden discussion will highlight ten non-negotiable accessible elements associated with significantly higher math achievement. One-by-one we will look at these structures, actions and practices related to high levels of mathematics teaching and learning. Consider this a session to start framing your 2025-26 to-do list!

Are you an Administrator, Department Chair, Instructional Coach or Consultant? If you are, then this session is for you!

Too often, educators in these positions are tasked with pouring into our teachers and students -- yet we are sometimes pouring from an empty cup. Instructional leaders deserve refilling as well! Come ready to experience and to share excellent facilitation strategies that can support the math teaching and learning in your building.

Compared to the traditional fill-in-the-blank note taking methods of middle school math, visual note taking can support student engagement and influence mathematical identity. We explored this idea with our students, as members of the MidSchoolMath Certified Teacher program, and want to share our findings how how this approach impacted student engagement and learning outcomes!

You'll actively engage in the visual note-making process, practicing this strategy using a Core Curriculum by MidSchoolMath lesson to gain a deeper understanding of its structure and application. You'll leave equipped with strategies to integrate visual note-making in your teaching practices, enhancing student engagement and comprehension. You'll also receive access to digital resources to adapt this process for your students, with any math lesson from any curriculum!  

The session will address one essential element in meaningful mathematics: Mathematical Language Routines (MLRs) that help not just the English language learners, but any students who can benefit from a scaffold to understand and connect with mathematics.

You'll have the opportunity to learn about the 8 different MLRs in mathematics, while deep diving into a few, seeing the impact of these MLRs on math tasks. hose already familiar with using MLRs in the classroom, will have the opportunity to share and interact with others, and learn from each other.

You'll leave with an understanding of MLRs, plus templates and resources you can begin using with your students immediately!