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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

ROOM CHANGE: Flipping the Script: Students as the Drivers of Math Learning

Utilizing strategies like those from Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms, we will investigate ways to engage students in math explorations that will increase active student learning of both concepts and procedures. By supporting teachers in utilizing the knowledge that is already present in the room, we will give you strategies to elicit and support student-driven understanding. Through collaboration and discussion, engagement techniques, and actionable takeaways, you will be ready to flip the script in your classroom and get students to actively think!

When/Where:
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Marriott, Chambers Bay Ballroom 1
Format:
60 Min Workshop
Strand:
Instructional Routines and Strategies, Developing Conceptual Understanding and Fluency
Grade Level:
9-12, 6-8

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Presented by


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Corinne Hutchinson

Content Specialist

HMH

Corinne Hutchinson is a STEM Content Specialist at HMH, focused on K–12 math instruction. With Masters degrees in Mathematics and Teaching, she brings deep content knowledge and classroom experience to her work supporting teachers nationwide. Corinne is passionate about equitable access to high-quality math education, and is excited to bring that passion to educators through instructional supports and training. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, board games, and hiking with her husband and two dogs.


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Vanessa Whited

Content Specialist

HMH

Vanessa Whited is a STEM Content Specialist for HMH. She completed her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction before becoming a high school mathematics teacher with a passion for effectively utilizing technology in the teaching role to support student development and understanding. Vanessa utilizes her experience and enthusiastic passion to help support educators in facilitating a student-centered learning environment.


Handouts

When/Where:
,
Marriott, Chambers Bay Ballroom 1
Format:
60 Min Workshop
Strand:
Instructional Routines and Strategies, Developing Conceptual Understanding and Fluency
Grade Level:
9-12, 6-8

Scroll down to view handouts.