Name: Start the Conversation: Using Unexpected Information to Get Students Talking
Start: 2025-03-07T10:00:00-0700
End: 2025-03-07T11:15:00-0700

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Friday March 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am MST

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Learn how to use unexpected information with students to get them talking about mathematics! This engagement strategy can be used in a variety of settings and spaces as a way to spark students' interest and to get them engaged in mathematics discourse with one another.

During this session, we will look at sources of unexpected information (including expired math rules) to use with students. We will also discuss the best times and ways during instruction to introduce the unexpected information. You'll even have the opportunity to practice teaching students to engage in “friendly controversy”!

Speakers

Kate Degner

Secondary Mathematics Curriculum Coach, Iowa City Community School District

Hello! My name is Kate Degner! The 24-25 school year marks my 21st year in secondary mathematics education. Over the course of the last 20 years I've had the opportunity to learn from my colleagues, my experiences, and most importantly my students! I'm particularly interested in student... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am MST
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Culture of Conversation

2025 MidSchoolMath National Conference

Kate Degner

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