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Friday, February 12
 

9:00am EST

Secondary Math: Using Manipulatives in a Secondary Math Classroom
Manipulatives aren't just for elementary school. Learn how to effectively integrate concrete tools into the secondary math classroom to help older students visualize abstract algebraic, geometric, and proportional concepts, fostering a deeper conceptual understanding.
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avatar for James Gore

James Gore

Math Consultant, SWLSB
James Gore is the secondary mathematics pedagogical consultant for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Before moving into this role, he taught mathematics in several schools across the board and worked with students, teachers, and communities in a variety of contexts. He is also... Read More →
Friday February 12, 2027 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: Room 52A
  Math

9:00am EST

Tier 1 Math: Visuals & Manipulatives
How can we better support students who struggle to grasp foundational math concepts in the general education classroom? This workshop focuses on strengthening Tier 1 math instruction by making abstract concepts concrete. With a focus on Recommendation 3 from the What Works Clearing House Practice Guide 26 (2021), participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching students how to use manipulatives and visual models to build deep mathematical understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, SWLSB
Vanessa Rayner is the pedagogical consultant for elementary mathematics for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, where she collaborates with elementary math teachers to develop effective teaching practices and foundational understandings essential to building and extending math concepts... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2027 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: Room 36A
  Math

9:00am EST

HS SciTech Error Analysis
Friday February 12, 2027 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Turn student mistakes into powerful learning opportunities. This workshop guides high school Science and Technology teachers through the process of error analysis—identifying common student misconceptions, analyzing where processes break down, and using that data to adjust instruction.
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avatar for Sam Altarac

Sam Altarac

SciTech Consultant, SWLSB
As the Science Consultant for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, I support science and technology programming across 40 elementary and high schools. My work is centered on applying cognitive science—such as Cognitive Load Theory and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction—to... Read More →
Friday February 12, 2027 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
201-PSD: Boardroom
  SciTech
 

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