IGNITE Sessions

Modeled after the IGNITE sessions of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), the Wisconsin Mathematics Council's IGNITE sessions gave speakers just five minutes to present a key idea or topic in a fast-paced, thought-provoking, and entertaining setting. They were a great way to kick off the 2011 Annual Conference!

IGNITE Session Videos:

Videos of the IGNITE sessions are available courtesy of Key Curriculum Press. Click the presenter's name to view the associated video.

  • Sandy Atkins, Ph.D.—"Are We Causing the Results We Don't Want?"
  • Dave Ebert—"One Word"
  • DeAnn Huinker, Ph.D.—"Fractions: Making Sense or Making Nonsense"
  • Hank Kepner, Ph.D.—"Listen to Your Students!"
  • Jennifer Kosiak, Ph.D.—"Igniting Student Learning through Math and Literacy"
  • Kevin McLeod, Ph.D.—"Let's Stop Asking, "What Mathematics Do Students Need to Know?"
  • Dan Meyer—"When Will I Ever Use This in Real Life?" 
  • Stuart J. Murphy—"Telling Math Stories Internationally"
  • Billie E. Sparks, Ph.D.—"Viewing Mathematics Education through the Rear View Mirror"