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2026 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference
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Venue: Salem 1A clear filter
Thursday, November 5
 

10:00am EST

Building Understanding of the Role of Statistics and Data Science in the 6-12 Mathematics Classroom
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salem 1A
Modern approaches to mathematics require greater integration of data science and statistics. In this session, participants will explore how mathematics, statistics, and data science are complementary yet distinct disciplines. Through discussion and a hands-on, classroom-ready data investigation, teachers will examine strategies for helping students work with data and make evidence-based claims.
Speakers
avatar for Gemma Mojica

Gemma Mojica

Director of Hub for Innovation and Research in Statistics and Data Science Education, Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University
Gemma Mojica is Director of the Hub for Innovation and Research in Statistics and Data Science Education Senior [HI-RiSE] at the Friday Institute at NC State University where she focuses on teaching and learning of statistics, data science and mathematics. She has extensive experience... Read More →
avatar for Emily Thrasher

Emily Thrasher

Research Scholar, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University
avatar for Michael Costello

Michael Costello

First Year Doctoral Student in the Department of Teaching and Learning in STEM Education, Mathematics and Statistics Education Concentration, NC State University, College of Education
Michael is a former secondary mathematics and Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics teacher with a Master’s degree in applied statistics. His relationship with Statistics had a rocky beginning, but the support and friendships he found in the AP Statistics community helped him to learn... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salem 1A
  Secondary All (6-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

11:10am EST

Finish Strong: Problem Solving Routines to Consider Reasonableness
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Salem 1A
Effective problem solvers not only get answers but can justify the operations they used and the reasonableness of their answers. During this session, participants will examine the complexity of problem solving and engage problem solving routines that help students evaluate their solutions. Participants will leave with routines they can implement into their classroom the next day.
Speakers
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Nathan Arvey

Buncombe County Schools
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Elizabeth Harwell

Math Coach, Buncombe County Schools
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Salem 1A
  Secondary All (6-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

12:20pm EST

Rethinking Math Instruction Through Teacher Stories
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Salem 1A
Participants will discuss a Kindergarten and a first-grade teacher story focused on mathematical communication and student thinking. Through reflection prompts and collaborative discussion, participants will analyze classroom discourse, instructional decisions, and strategies that support reasoning, explanation, and meaningful mathematical conversations.
Speakers
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Monica Gonzalez

Associate Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education, East Carolina University
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Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Salem 1A
  Elementary Early (K-2), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

1:30pm EST

When Struggle Gets Outsourced: Rethinking Math Tasks in the Age of AI
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1A
As AI tools like ChatGPT and Photomath become part of students’ daily routines, traditional math tasks face new challenges. Grounded in NCTM’s Principles to Actions and Polya’s problem-solving framework, this session explores how to design tasks and assessments that value reasoning, productive struggle, and deep thinking over speed and answer-getting.
Speakers
avatar for Kurt Salisbury

Kurt Salisbury

Presenter, Amplify/Desmos
Kurt Salisbury is a dedicated mathematics educator and researcher with a passion for transforming the student learning experience. Throughout his career, Kurt has championed innovative approaches to mathematics education, creating environments where every learner can unlock and showcase... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1A
  Secondary All (6-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

2:40pm EST

Questions, Questions, Questions...Why should I plan my questions?
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Salem 1A
Participants will explore different types of questions to ask students and discuss the student thinking those questions will bring to the surface. Teachers will walk away with some great questions to keep in their back pocket to use with their classes.
Speakers
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Jennifer Grove

Secondary Math Coordinator, Guilford County Schools
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Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Salem 1A
  Secondary All (6-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking
 
Friday, November 6
 

9:50am EST

The Future of Core Curriculum: The one-size-fits all era is over
Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Salem 1A

Explore how schools are moving beyond one-size-fits-all instruction toward a more personalized approach to math learning. In this session, you’ll discover strategies for combining core instruction, differentiation, assessment, and real-time data to better support every learner and drive stronger student outcomes.
Speakers
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Casey Ball

IXL Learning
Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Salem 1A
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 6: Leadership for Installation, Implementation & Collective Impact

11:00am EST

Low-Prep, High-Engagement: 8 Math Activities You Can Use Tomorrow
Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 1A
Participants will actively engage in a variety of low-prep, high-engagement math activity through hands-on practice and discussion. They will experience classroom-ready strategies that build math reasoning, increase participation, and support diverse learners.
Speakers
avatar for Rhonda Taylor

Rhonda Taylor

Teacher/Faculty, Pilot Mountain Middle School, Surry County Schools
My name is Rhonda Taylor. I'm a 6th grade math teacher at Pilot Mountain Middle School in Pilot Mountain, NC. I love teaching math because there's always something new to learn or a new strategy to approach a skill. As a math teacher, my goal is to teach my students to be math thinkers... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 1A
  Secondary Middle (6-8), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

12:10pm EST

Seeing the Story in the Data: Using NotebookLM to Support Student Achievement
Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
Salem 1A
Educators will explore how to use NotebookLM to analyze student performance data, identify trends, uncover misconceptions, & design instructional supports Participants will examine how AI can support data-driven planning, strengthen MTSS, improve vertical alignment, and create meaningful interventions that move beyond compliance to purposeful action focused on student growth and achievement.
Speakers
avatar for Allyson Medlin

Allyson Medlin

District Digital Teaching & Learning, Davidson County Schools
I am an educator with 20 years of experience, I spent 17 years inspiring students in upper elementary classrooms before transitioning to a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. This is my 4th year in this role. I have had a lifelong passion for technology, believing that using technology... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
Salem 1A
  All (K-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

1:20pm EST

Examining the Impacts of Immersive Learning on Student’s Math Anxiety, Math Ability, and Confidence
Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 1A
This session will explore how immersive learning strategies (i.e., group work, online learning platforms, “Rough Draft Math” approach) can reduce math anxiety, increase math ability, and build confidence. Participants of this session will be given the opportunity to act as students during example activities while also reflecting on how they can incorporate these ideas into their own teaching.
Speakers
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Brianna Bentley

William Peace University
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Jamira Jones

William Peace University
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Alexsandra Valentin

William Peace University
Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 1A
  University, Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning
 

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