The 2010 Ross Taylor Symposium
for Leadership in Mathematics Education

STEM: Bringing It to Life in Your School

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center – Duluth, MN

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines provide realistic, engaging contexts in which to teach “big ideas” in mathematics. By integrating these contexts into mathematics classrooms, students can make connections and achieve deep conceptual understanding. This symposium focuses on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 mathematics classrooms. Join leaders from across the state to discuss the role that STEM Integration can play in improving understanding in mathematics.

Keynote Speaker
Tamara J. Moore is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Engineering Education and co-director of the STEM Education Center at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Moore is a former high school mathematics teacher and her research interests are centered on the integration of STEM concepts through contextual problem solving in the mathematics and engineering classroom. She has been developing curricular tools and researching professional development and student learning in this area. Before coming to the University of Minnesota, Dr. Moore received her Ph.D. from the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University.

Who should attend?
• Administrators
• School board members
• District curriculum leaders
• Teacher leaders
• Teacher educators
• Teams from districts or schools

Why should you attend?
The symposium will provide practical tools and activities for classroom STEM Integration in order to answer the following questions:
• How can teachers provide rich and engaging learning experiences that foster deep content understanding in mathematics through looking at the intersections of mathematics and the other STEM disciplines?
• What kinds of teaching models are needed if STEM Integration is to lead to meaningful learning in mathematics, given that most teachers have not learned disciplinary content using STEM contexts, nor have they taught in this manner?

Find out about the
2010 Ross Taylor Mathematics Educationand Leadership Scholarship
an opportunity for financial support to attend the Symposium.

Download Symposium Registration Form (pdf)

SCHEDULE - HARBOR SIDE CONVENTION CENTER

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Registration	Pre-function Area - Skywalk Level
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM	Welcome Terry Wyberg - MCTM President	Meeting Rooms 301 – 304
9:40 AM – 10:45 AM	Keynote Address Tamara Moore	Meeting Rooms 301 – 304
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM	Break
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM	STEM Activity	Meeting Rooms 301 – 304
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM	Lunch	Meeting Rooms 301 – 304
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM	Concurrent Sessions- • Grades Pre K – 2 • Grades 3 – 5 • Grades 6 – 8 • Grades 9 – 12	Meeting Room 202 Meeting Room 205 Meeting Room 204 Meeting Room 203
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Break
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM	Closing Session Tamara Moore	Meeting Rooms 301 – 304
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Reception Appetizers sponsored by MCTM Cash bar	Harbor Side Ballroom Foyer