Sessions:

Brandon Smith, Product Director

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The Power of Play: Transforming Math Class into a Thinking Space
What if play wasn’t a break from learning—but the very foundation of it? In this session, we’ll explore how playful, brain-based approaches to mathematics unlock student curiosity, fuel deep problem solving, and build confidence for every learner. Drawing on neuroscience and classroom practice, we’ll show how play changes the culture of math instruction: shifting classrooms from silence to rich discussion, from answer-getting to sense-making, and from fear to joyful perseverance.

Ki Karou, Sr. Director of Product, Learning

Date and Time – TBD
The Power of Problem Solving in Math Education
Problem solving is the foundation of deep mathematical understanding and one of the most powerful ways to drive student engagement. In this session, we will delve into the research on problem solving in math education and explore innovative strategies to foster a problem-solving culture in the classroom. From enhancing critical thinking to building academic discourse, you’ll gain actionable insights and practical tools to transform the way students engage with math.

Date and Time – TBD
The Neuroscience of Mathematical Learning
Neuroscience has reshaped what we know about how the brain learns, yet math classrooms often lag behind. This session explores the latest insights into how the brain processes mathematics and why schema development, the role of feedback, and visual thinking are key to lasting learning. Discover practical ways to apply these findings to create deeper, more effective mathematical learning experiences.

Sandy Szako, Manager

Date and Time – TBD
Beyond Participation: Deepening Student Engagement in the Math Classroom
What does true student engagement look like, and how can we get there? This session goes beyond surface-level participation to examine how students become cognitively and emotionally invested in their learning. Drawing on the neuroscience principles, we’ll explore strategies that increase student agency, promote curiosity, and build a classroom culture where learners are fully present. Participants will experience how visual models, purposeful discourse, and productive struggle support lasting conceptual mastery and keep students motivated even on challenging tasks.

Laura Adams, Education Partnership Manager

Date and Time – TBD
Talk That Counts: Enhancing Math Discourse for Deeper Conceptual Insight
Ever feel like you’re the one doing most of the talking during math class? Let’s change that! This session highlights how student discourse fuels lasting conceptual mastery, giving learners the language and structures to explain their thinking, ask questions, and tackle non-routine problems with confidence. Together we’ll explore simple, effective ways to shift the conversation so students take the lead and build a classroom culture where math talk feels natural, safe, and accessible for every learner. Participants will leave with practical routines that engage students in the moment and cultivate the habits of mind that prepare them for future success.

From Clicks to Cognition: Raising the Bar for EdTech Effectiveness

Nigel Nisbet shares why the future of edtech depends on productive struggle and experience-first design. What that means for real student learning.

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