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Northwest Mathematics Conference
October 9-11, 2025  •  
Tacoma, WA

Greater Tacoma Convention Center & Marriott Tacoma Downtown Hotel
NWMC
October 9-11, 2025
Tacoma, WA

Manipulatives in Middle School and Algebra? Absolutely!

Do your students need some hands-on activities to help develop their mathematical concepts? Discover the benefits of using manipulatives in your middle school and algebra classes to help students better understand math as well as some ways to use a variety of manipulatives. See why manipulatives are a powerful tool for all students!

When/Where:
,
Marriott, Commencement
Format:
60 Min Workshop
Strand:
Developing Conceptual Understanding and Fluency
Grade Level:
6-8

Presented by


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Kevin Dykema

Consultant

self-employed

Kevin Dykema is the current Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). After 30 years in his district in southwest Michigan, 26 of them as a middle school teacher, he recently retired and is now consulting with school districts. Kevin is a frequent speaker before mathematics education audiences and has co-authored Productive Math Struggle, published by Corwin. Dykema loves working with others to help improve mathematics education for each and every student


When/Where:
,
Marriott, Commencement
Format:
60 Min Workshop
Strand:
Developing Conceptual Understanding and Fluency
Grade Level:
6-8