2016 Kansas MTSS and Alignment Math 

Conference Materials

• Agenda 

Presentations 

CHRIS CAIN

• Conceptualizing Mathematical Connections through Number Sense (Part 1 & Part 2)
• Demystifying Algebra 

BRAD WITZEL

• Operations From Whole to Rational Numbers
• Purposeful Planning with Regard to Mathematical Progressions 
• Rational Number Acquisition: A Focus on Fractions and Decimal Fractions

JOHN WOODWARD 

• Establishing Motivation and Success Skill Development through Performance Assessment
•       Opening Proportion Problems
•       Original Performance Assessment
•       PA Response
•       Sixth Grade Standards PARCC
• Implications from the IES Problem Solving Guide for Grades 4-8
•       Problem Solving
• The Importance of Task Variation (High & Low Level Tasks) in Instructional Planning 
•       Stein Tasks High Level
•       Stein Tasks Low Level

JON WRAY

• Classroom-Based Formative Assessment: Techniques to Guide Teaching and Learning 
• Teaching and Measuring the Common Core's Mathematical Practice
• Tools for Supporting Classroom-Based Formative Assessment Techniques