STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Annual Idaho STEM Conference, presented by ICTM, ISTA, IDEEA, and CSTA! Join us on July 30th and 31st at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. An optional field trip day will be held on August 1st at various locations.

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10:45am MDT

Hands-On, Self-Correcting and student driven Math Centers

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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This will be a hands-on workshop where attendees will play with and KEEP the materials to see for themselves how they can benefit the students that are under their supervision. Learn about student guided/self-correcting materials that help students with the essential skills in Math and Reading. Our activities are fun, challenging, and allow students to learn essential skills in a way that is different from the classroom.

Speakers

Rich Stuart

Learning Wrap-ups, a Division of EDC Pub

A native of Ogden, UT, I started working with Learninig Wrap-ups in 1983 and have enjoyed traveling the country attending Math Conferences as an exhibitor and presenter all of that time. My favorite part of the job is watching elementary students gain self confidence when they realize... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Math, K-2, 3-5

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10:45am MDT

Instructionally Useful Assessment in the Math Classroom

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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In this interactive session, participants will explore the essential elements of instructionally relevant assessments in math classrooms. Through guided discussions, educators will share their current assessment practices and consider how these approaches align with considerations for instructionally relevant assessment. The session will focus on strategies for ensuring assessments that not only measure student understanding but also inform instruction and support learning growth.

Speakers

Michele Carney

Boise State University

Michele Carney is a professor of mathematics education at Boise State University.

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Math, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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10:45am MDT

Unlocking the Power of Generalization: Building Mathematical Reasoning from Pre-K to Grade 5

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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Mathematical generalization, the ability to identify patterns and extend them to broader contexts, is a cornerstone of mathematical reasoning. This interactive session will equip educators with practical strategies to cultivate this powerful skill in their students from the earliest years through fifth grade. Participants will explore strategies to foster deep conceptual understanding and promote the development of mathematical generalizations ensuring that mathematical reasoning underpins every lesson.

Speakers

Rhonda Birnie

Boise State University Math Education Colelctive

Rhonda Birnie is a math specialist who is passionate about helping people find joy in math. She taught grades K-5 for 24 years and has been a math specialist in Idaho since 2013. She currently works with the Boise State University Math Education Collective consulting with school... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Math, K-2, 3-5 | General, K-2, 3-5

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1:00pm MDT

Engaging Elementary Students in Productive Students

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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A vital part of today’s mathematics classroom includes rich mathematical tasks that engage students in productive struggle. This session will explore how to harness the power of productive struggle and deepen students' mathematical understanding. Additionally, the role of manipulatives in supporting students will be shared.

Speakers

Kevin Dykema

Math Instructional Coach, Mattawan Consolidated Schools

Kevin Dykema is the current Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). He has taught 8th grade mathematics for over 25 years and is currently a district math instructional coach for Mattawan Consolidated Schools in southwest Michigan. Kevin is a frequent... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Math, K-2, 3-5

2:15pm MDT

Beyond the Answer: Embracing Productive Struggle in Math Classrooms

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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What does it really mean to support productive struggle in math? Join Regional Math Specialists to explore instructional moves and cultural shifts that help all students productively access high-quality mathematics. Learn how to create space for struggle, identify traits of meaningful tasks, and respond to student thinking in ways that build confidence and conceptual understanding. We’ll connect these ideas to the Idaho Mathematics Instructional Framework and reflect on how productive struggle can transform what success in math looks like—for students and teachers. Come ready to do math, share insights, and walk away with practical ideas for planning, facilitating, and supporting learning through productive struggle.

Speakers

Carol Hicks

Idaho State University

Carol Hicks is a Regional Math Specialist in Southeast Idaho with over 30 years of experience teaching mathematics across grade levels. Her work focuses on helping teachers and students discover the joy and power of math. As Principal Investigator for the Accelerated Math Learning... Read More →

April Taylor

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Math, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

What is dyscalculia and how can I help my students?

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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5% to 8% of our students have dyscalculia. What do we do about this and how can we help our students. The session will cover the characteristics of dyscalculia, the impacts it has on the lives of our students, and strategies we can use to help these students succeed. There will be hands-on activities and a simulation.

Speakers

Kim Zeydel

Ed.D.

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Math, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

2:15pm MDT

A review of AI Tools: Definitions, Functions, and Applications for K-12 Education

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes education by supporting personalized
learning, critical thinking, and problem solving through tools like intelligent
tutoring systems and adaptive platforms. Visionary educators recognize AI’s
potential in the classroom. According to IBM, AI will not completely replace
humans, but those who use AI will replace those who do not. This session will
provide an overview of AI tools and platforms for K-12 education, with
the hope of serving as a practical reference for teachers to use these tools.
We will identify and reviewscurrently available and popular AI tools and their applications in K-12
education. This session will provide quick references for teachers on how they can harness various AI
tools for different teaching and learning purposes, along with addressing ethical concerns such as data privacy and algorithmic biases.

Speakers

Gina Kwid

Galileo STEM Academy

Gina is an educator at Galileo STEM Academy in the West Ada School District. She integrates educational technology across all subject areas including 3-D printing, coding, robotics, drones, and maker space. She loves watching her students use project-based learning (PBL) to support... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference

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