2026 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference: Full Schedule

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10:00am EST

Making Sense of Functions: From Real-World Contexts to Mathematical Models

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST

Through a contextual bridge design experiment, participants engage in a student-centered, problem-based task to analyze data patterns and determine whether relationships are linear or nonlinear. The session highlights how multiple representations, discourse, and modeling support conceptual understanding of functions.

Speakers

Susan Brown

Lab-Aids Connected Mathematics

Susan Brown has 18 years of experience in math education. She supports the implementation of research-based math and science curricula nationwide, drawing on her background in professional learning, instructional design, and educational publishing. Susan partners with districts to... Read More →

Laura Rulison-Lange

Lab-Aids- Connected Mathematics

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Winston 1A

Secondary Middle (6-8), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

11:10am EST

Tinker, Talk, Discover: Cuisenaire Rods Across K–8

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST

Winston 1A

Tinker Together with Cuisenaire Rods! Explore how these simple tools can deepen mathematical thinking across K–8 classrooms. Experience hands-on tasks that build number sense, reveal patterns, strengthen reasoning, and connect concepts through play, exploration, and meaningful discussion.

Speakers

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Specialist, hand2mind

I am passionate about mathematics education – especially at the elementary and middle school level. As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Georgia Roundtable Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, as well as the Award... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Winston 1A

Elementary (K-5), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

12:20pm EST

Tinkering Together: Bridging Gaps Through Coherence and Belonging

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST

Winston 1A

Mathematics becomes meaningful when it is experienced as a connected system, not isolated standards. In this session, participants will tinker together with mapping conceptual connections across grades 6–8 to address unfinished learning. Through interactive examples, teachers will identify power concepts, strengthen coherence, and leave with tools to build understanding, confidence, and belonging.

Speakers

Lillie Lanier

Duplin County Schools

Laneshia Lamb-Boone

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Winston 1A

Secondary Middle (6-8), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

1:30pm EST

Engaging in Data Reasoning K-5

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Winston 1A

In this session we will explore interdisciplinary ways of incorporating data reasoning in K-5 classrooms connecting content in mathematics, science, social studies and literacy aligned with the proposed edits to the K-5 standards. Participants will engage in data reasoning activities in small groups with whole group discussions. Resources will be provided that can be used in your classrooms.

Speakers

Laura Shelton

Marist University

Travis Weiland

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina Charlotte

My career in education began with teaching high school mathematics in the mountains of Western North Carolina. During that time, I began working on a master's degree, which included graduate courses in statistics. I had never taken a course in statistics for my undergraduate course... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1A

Elementary (K-5), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

2:40pm EST

Reality of Money® for Educators

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Winston 1A

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) recognizes the importance of financial education, with employees across the state trained to serve as presenters on various consumer topics. Join us to learn about the interactive financial education program, Reality of Money®, how it ties to real life and classroom curriculum, and how to partner with SECU to bring this program to your school.

Speakers

Erin Roache

State Employees' Credit Union

TBD

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Winston 1A

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

10:00am EST

11:10am EST

12:20pm EST

1:30pm EST

2:40pm EST

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