ATOMIC Conference March 2025

Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in a diverse array of hands-on activities, utilizing Bar Models and Visual Number Talks, Bars and Dot Models, throughout the session. These activities are designed to delve into the intricate connections between numeracy and literacy, showcasing how these two essential skills intertwine and complement each other in the realm of problem-solving.

Facilitating access and agency for English learners/multilingual learners (ELs/MLs) in the mathematics classroom is a critical need. Join us to learn about evidence-based strategies to support ELs/MLs. See examples of strategies in action as we explore mathematics tasks together, and leave with an infographic to take back to your school.

In this session, participants will explore a rubric developed by CCLM to assess how effectively districts are meeting the commitments outlined in the State BOE-endorsed Equity in Mathematics Education statement. We will reflect upon the implementation of the three pillars and essential conditions needed to create an equitable mathematics system. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for aligning their practices with the Equity Statement’s goals, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality, equitable math education.

To build the competencies we desire most in our students such as: perseverance, collaboration, willingness to take risks, we must evaluate those competencies. What we evaluate tells students what we value. Learn how we (a coach and a kindergarten classroom teacher) transformed the thinking culture in our elementary schools by using rubrics and implementing Building Thinking Classrooms Practice 12: What We Choose to Evaluate.

Students share rich ideas during discussions and capturing these on the board honors them as mathematical thinkers. Learn to model unique ways of recording ideas, helping students connect their talk to writing. By modeling metacognition, you encourage autonomy, reflection, and understanding of the problem-solving process. This approach fosters equity by addressing diverse learning styles, helping students identify gaps in understanding and become confident, independent learners. Create an inclusive classroom where every voice is valued. Apply these strategies to any curriculum!