James R. Matthews

My Professional Experience

Articles & Book Reviews

• Supporting CS10K: A New Computer Science Methods Course for Mathematics Education Students
  45th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
  2014
• Making Engaging, Inquiry Based Linkages Between Computer Science and Mathematics
  Proceedings of the 40th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
  2009
• New (and old) Games for Computational Fluency with Whole Numbers and Fractions
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  2006
• Reasoning Redoubled! Three Novel Logic Problems
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  2005
• Questioning Algorithmic Teaching
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  2002
• The AMTNYS Problem Solving Challenge - Solutions
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  2002
• The AMTNYS Problem Solving Challenge
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  2001
• A History of A.M.T.N.Y.S. - The First 50 Years
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  2000
• The President's Message
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  1998
• The President's Message
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  1998
• The President's Message
  New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal
  1998

Awards & Distinctions

• Featured speaker at NCTM, MAA, AMTNYS and other conferences
  Category: Other
  Featured speaker at NCTM, MAA, AMTNYS and other conferences, 2010
• Inaugural Inductee into the New York State Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame
  Category: Other
  Inaugural Inductee into the New York State Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame, 2008
• Siena College Teaching Award
  Category: Teaching
  Siena College Teaching Award, 1996
• NYNEX Excellence in Education Award
  Category: Teaching
  NYNEX Excellence in Education Award, 1994

Presentations

• Frogs, Chickens, and other Counting Problems
  January, 2015
  How to Make Math Count Conference, Rockville Center, New York
• Keynote presentation: How to Count, Learn What Counts, Counting on the Common Core
  January, 2015
  How to Make Math Count Conference, Rockville Center, New York
• A Gentle Introduction to Writing Proofs via Problem Solving
  November, 2014
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Houston, Texas
• A Gentle Introduction to the Common Core Standard of Constructing Viable Arguments and Critiquing the Reasoning of Others
  November, 2014
  64th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Syracuse, New York
• An Introduction to Turning Your Classroom into a Problem Solving Center
  November, 2014
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• Featured Closing Presentation: What Did Led Zeppelin Predict?, What Did They Recommend?, and 29 Other Important Questions for Mathematics Educators
  November, 2014
  64th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Syracuse, New York
• Making the Geometry and Algebra Connection with Great Problems
  November, 2014
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• More Great Materials for Turning Your Classroom into a Problem Solving Center
  November, 2014
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• Success in High-Needs Schools with Standards for Mathematical Practice
  November, 2014
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Houston, Texas
• A Gentle Introduction to Writing Proofs via Problem Solving
  October, 2014
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Meeting Mathematical Practice Standards with Great Problems for Every Student
  October, 2014
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey (Celebrating 100 Years) Conference, New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Project Based Mathematics
  October, 2014
  Diocese of Albany Catholic Schools Professional Development Day Conference, Schenectady, New York
• Success in High-Needs Schools with Standards for Mathematical Practice
  October, 2014
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Developing Algebraic Reasoning with Frogs, Towers, Geometry, and Nuggets
  July, 2014
  Mid-Hudson Mathematics Teachers Summer Circle Conference, Annendale-on-Hudson, New York
• Getting Physical with Mathematical Problem Solving
  July, 2014
  National Summer Math Foundation Summer Institute, Ithaca, New York
• Keynote Presentation: Minimize the Flogging - Maximize the Frogging for a Successful Mathematics Program
  July, 2014
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New England Summer Math Academy at Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Using Problem Solving to Improve Reasoning and Proof
  July, 2014
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New England Summer Math Academy at Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Keynote presentation: The Common Core Standards and What They Might Mean for Undergraduate Mathematics and the Preparation of Teachers
  June, 2014
  SUNY Plattsburgh C-TEN and North Country Teacher Center Mathematics and the Common Core Conference, Plattsburgh, New York
• Mirroring Professional Mathematicians by Holding a School Math Conference
  June, 2014
  NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference, Washington, District of Columbia
• Featured Session - Trains, Rice, and Lockers: Ideas for Teaching Interesting Mathematics
  April, 2014
  Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges in Connecticut, Norwich, Connecticut
• How Can We Make Use of Structure (Mathematical Standard Practice #7)?.
  April, 2014
  92nd Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, New Orleans, Louisiana
• Students Succeed with Standards for Mathematical Practice in High-Needs Schools
  April, 2014
  92nd Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, New Orleans, Louisiana
• An Incredible Problem Connecting Probability and Calculus for after the AP Exam
  March, 2014
  55th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Delmar, New York
• Before or After the AP Exam – An Incredible Problem Connecting Probability and Calculus
  March, 2014
  40th Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Ossining, New York
• Before or After the AP Exam – An Incredible Problem Connecting Probability and Calculus
  March, 2014
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts, Hopedale, Massachusetts
• Combining Common Core Standards with a School Mathematics Symposium
  March, 2014
  55th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Delmar, New York
• Connecting Algebra and Geometry with Great Problems
  March, 2014
  40th Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Ossining, New York
• Geometry and Algebra – Make the Connection with Five Great Problems
  March, 2014
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts, Hopedale, Massachusetts
• Non-bogus Integration of Geometry and Algebra
  March, 2014
  55th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Delmar, New York
• One Fantastic Problem after the AP Calculus Exam - Lockers
  March, 2014
  Long Island Mathematics Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• Activities for Incorporating the Standards for Mathematical Practice
  January, 2014
  How to Make Math Count Conference, Rockville Center, New York
• Math Matters: Games to Build Number Sense and Quantitative Analysis
  January, 2014
  How to Make Math Count Conference, Rockville Center, New York
• Concrete Ideas for the Eight Common Core Mathematical Practices
  November, 2013
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• Meeting the Standards for Mathematical Practice with a Student Math Conference
  November, 2013
  63rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Buffalo, New York
• Using Mathematical Card Tricks to Motivate Your Mathematics Students
  November, 2013
  63rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Buffalo, New York
• Developing Combinatorial Reasoning with Engaging Hands-on Activities
  October, 2013
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
• How Can We Make Use of Structure? (Mathematical Standard Practice 7)
  October, 2013
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland
• Success with Standards for Mathematical Practice in High-Needs Schools
  October, 2013
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland
• Featured Session – Rich Problems are the Thread for Weaving a Fine Mathematics Education
  July, 2013
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Summer Conference, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Weaving the Mathematical Practices Through Your Curriculum with Counting Problems
  July, 2013
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Summer Conference, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Activities for Developing Teacher (and student) Fluency and Understanding of Rational Numbers (fractions, decimals, percents) with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice
  May, 2013
  Massachusetts Mathematics Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
• Three Innovative Noyce Program Components
  May, 2013
  NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference, Washington, District of Columbia
• Three Innovative Noyce Program Components
  May, 2013
  NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference, Washington, District of Columbia
• Certification and Teaching Computer Science at the Pre-college Level
  April, 2013
  18th Annual Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Northeastern Conference, Loudonville, New York
• Developing a Mathematics Program Where Students Model Professional Mathematicians by Holding a Math Symposium in Their School
  April, 2013
  45th National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado
• Keynote Address – Lockers, Rice, and Scenic Railroads: Imagine the Mathematical Connection
  April, 2013
  2013 Annual Conference of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges, Glens Falls, New York
• An Introduction to Counting for Middle Level Mathematicians
  March, 2013
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of the Rochester Area Conference, Rochester, New York
• An Introduction to Counting for Young Mathematicians
  March, 2013
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of the Rochester Area Conference, Rochester, New York
• Connecting the Teaching of Mathematics and Responsible Citizenship
  March, 2013
  39th Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Middletown, New York
• Fractions: Subtracting Fear, Adding Interest and Success
  March, 2013
  39th Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Middletown, New York
• Keynote Address - Learn to Count, Learn what Counts, Everyone Counts
  March, 2013
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of the Rochester Area Conference, Rochester, New York
• Meeting Core Standards for Mathematical Practice with Counting Problems for Middle Level Mathematicians
  March, 2013
  54th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Albany, New York
• Taking it to a higher level with student mathematics symposia.
  March, 2013
  54th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Albany, New York
• Fractions: Taking Out the Fear, Putting in Interest and Success
  January, 2013
  How to Make Math Count Conference, Rockville Center, New York
• Activities for Improving Fluency, Problem Solving, Understanding, and Enjoyment of Fractions
  November, 2012
  62nd Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Rye, New York
• Problem Solving for All: Connecting Content and Standards for Mathematical Practice
  November, 2012
  62nd Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Rye, New York
• Rational Numbers Part I. Developing fluency with fractions
  November, 2012
  Association of the Teachers of Mathematics of New York City 2007 Conference, New York City, New York
• Rational Numbers Part II. Developing Understanding of Fractions and
  November, 2012
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• The Algebraic solution – is it always the best solution?!
  November, 2012
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Chicago, Illinois
• Connecting Spatial, Algebraic, and Data Reasoning for Common Core Standards
  October, 2012
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Hartford, Connecticut
• First Year Impacts of Noyce: 1. A Powerful, Exploratory Field Experience 2. Preparing Mathematics Students to Teach Computer Science and 3. Increasing Certification of Natural Science Graduates
  October, 2012
  Noyce Northeast Regional Conference, Boston, Massachusetts
• The Noyce Mathematics and Science Teaching Scholarship Program at Siena College
  October, 2012
  Noyce Northeast Regional Conference, Boston, Massachusetts
• The Noyce Mathematics and Science Teaching Scholarship Program at Siena College
  May, 2012
  NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference, Washington, District of Columbia
• Connecting Spatial, Algebraic, and Data Reasoning for Common Core Standards
  April, 2012
  90th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Concrete Ideas for Incorporating Problem Solving and Reasoning into Schools and Classroom
  March, 2012
  21st Annual Educator's Conference sponsored by the New York City Mathematics Project, New York City, New York
• Developing Quantitative Literacy Using Newspapers, TV, and the Web
  March, 2012
  53rd Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Guilderland, New York
• Developing Uncommon Approaches for Teaching Common H.S. Mathematics
  March, 2012
  53rd Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Guilderland, New York
• Keynote Address: Mathematical Problem Solving, Reasoning and Standards for Mathematical Practice: Creating Great Math Programs
  March, 2012
  21st Annual Educator's Conference sponsored by the New York City Mathematics Project, New York City, New York
• A Gentle Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning and Proof for the Common Core Standards
  January, 2012
  How to Make Math Count Conference, Rockville Center, New York
• Combination and Permutation Activities to Engage Students and Deepen Learning
  November, 2011
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Featured Presentation -- Spatial, Algebraic, and Data Reasoning for the Common Core Standards
  November, 2011
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Meeting, Warwick, Rhode Island
• Goldbach, Erdos, T.C. MITS and the Magic of Mathematics Workshop for Teachers
  November, 2011
  10th Annual TIME-2000 Conference – Celebrating Mathematics Teaching, New York City, New York
• Keynote Address – Goldbach, Erdos, T.C. MITS and the Magic of Mathematics
  November, 2011
  10th Annual TIME-2000 Conference – Celebrating Mathematics Teaching, New York City, New York
• Meeting CCS Standards for Mathematical Practice by Developing Reasoning Through Problem Solving
  November, 2011
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• Student Centered Probability Applications
  November, 2011
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• Keynote Address – Curriculum, Standards, and Exams: Rocking Mathematics Education in New York State
  October, 2011
  61st Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Rochester, New York
• Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Engagement with Mathematical Card Tricks
  October, 2011
  at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Great Problems for Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice
  August, 2011
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 46nd Summer Conference, Loudonville, New York
• Number Games for Numerical Fluency and Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice
  August, 2011
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 46nd Summer Conference, Loudonville, New York
• Integrating the Teaching of Mathematics and Science at the Secondary Level
  July, 2011
  Westchester/Putnam BOCES Conference, Yorktown Heights, New York
• Interesting Mathematics Content Connecting the Eight Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice
  May, 2011
  Massachusetts Mathematics Association of Teacher Educators Symposium, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
• An Uncommon Sequence of Problems for the Common Core State Standards
  March, 2011
  52nd Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Schenectady, New York
• Developing Uncommon Approaches for Teaching Common H.S. Algebra Topics
  March, 2011
  52nd Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Schenectady, New York
• Four Unusual Geometry Problems with Core Algebra Connections.
  March, 2011
  36th Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Rye, New York
• Comic Strip Math
  January, 2011
  Nassau County Association of Mathematics Supervisors and the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association, Rockville Center, New York
• A Gentle Introduction to Reasoning and Proof Using Engaging Problems
  November, 2010
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• Changing Secondary Mathematics Education
  November, 2010
  Westchester/Putnam BOCES Conference, Yorktown Heights, New York
• Connect Quantitative Literacy and Social Studies with Newspapers, TV, and the Web
  November, 2010
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Meeting, Nashua, New Hampshire
• Connecting Geometry, Number Patterns, and Algebraic Thinking with Rich Problems
  November, 2010
  Sixtieth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Saratoga, New York
• Connecting Geometry, Number Patterns, and Introductory Algebraic Thinking with Interesting Problems
  November, 2010
  Fall 2010 Binghamton Area Mathematics Conference, Binghamton, New York
• Probing Teaching and Learning of Important (and not so important) High School Mathematics Topics
  November, 2010
  Sixtieth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Saratoga, New York
• The College Ready Mathematics Student
  November, 2010
  Westchester/Putnam BOCES Conference, Yorktown Heights, New York
• Mathematical Card Tricks for Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Excitement
  October, 2010
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana
• The New Core Curriculum and How it Affects NY Schools
  October, 2010
  Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America Fall Conference, Plattsburgh, New York
• Data Collection Activities that Connect Math and Science
  August, 2010
  NYS STEM Education Collaborative Summer Institute, Oswego, New York
• Mathematics with Applications to Computer Science and Technology that will Increase Student Understanding and Interest
  August, 2010
  NYS STEM Education Collaborative Summer Institute, Oswego, New York
• Making Math Come Alive by Working on Problems of Living Mathematicians
  April, 2010
  88th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, California
• Comic Strip Math
  March, 2010
  51st Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Clifton Park, New York
• Enlightening Applications of Combinations and Permutations
  March, 2010
  Long Island Mathematics Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• Motivating Algebra Lessons with Patterns and Arithmetic Connections
  March, 2010
  51st Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Clifton Park, New York
• Engaging Your Mathematical Thinkers with Engaging Counting Problems
  January, 2010
  Making Math Count Conference, Rockville Centre, New York
• Keynote Address - The Dinner Table Test is the High Stakes Test
  January, 2010
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts 2010 Winter Meeting, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
• Classroom Ideas for Making Connections between Content and Process Standards for 7-12 Students
  2009
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of the Rochester Area, Rochester, New York
• Classroom Ideas for Making Connections between Content and Process Standards for K-6 Students
  2009
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of the Rochester Area, Rochester, New York
• Counting Problems for Young Mathematicians You Probably Won't Find in Your Textbook
  2009
  Fifty-ninth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Buffalo, New York
• Engaging Materials for Developing Numerical Fluency of Young Students
  2009
  The 2009 MATHWEST Spring Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts
• Enhancing the Learning of Permutations and Cominations With Engaging Hands-on Activities
  2009
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts
• Fraction and Decimal Activities that Increase Student Learning and Interest in Mathematics
  2009
  The 2009 MATHWEST Spring Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts
• Keynote Address  Professional Development and Excellent Teaching So That No Mathematics Teacher is Left Behind
  2009
  Massachusetts Mathematics Association of Teacher Educators Symposium, Bristol, Rhode Island
• Keynote Address: MITS, WITS, Mathematics, and a Little Magic
  2009
  8th Annual TIME-2000 Conference, Queens, New York
• Keynote Presentation. Making Connections So That No Mathematics Teacher (or student) is Left Behind
  2009
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of the Rochester Area, Rochester, New York
• MITS, WITS, Mathematics, and a Little Magic
  2009
  8th Annual TIME-2000 Conference, Queens, New York
• Making Engaging, Inquiry Based Linkages Between Computer Science and Mathematics
  2009
  40th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Probability Possibilities for High School Mathematicians
  2009
  50th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Colonie, New York
• Three Rich Activities that Motivated and Worked with our Diverse Middle School Scholars
  2009
  87th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, District of Columbia
• Turning Kids onto Math: Maps, Bridges, Cones, and Other Intriguing Problems
  2009
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 44nd Summer Conference, Aurora, New York
• Turning Kids onto Math: Trains, Cables, Towers, and Other Intriguing Problems
  2009
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 44nd Summer Conference, Aurora, New York
• Using Mathematical Card Tricks to Increase Student Interest in Mathematics
  2009
  50th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Colonie, New York
• Developing Fluency and Certainty with Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Probability
  2008
  86th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Developing Young Mathematicians' Number Sense with Engaging Mathematical Games
  2008
  Fifty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Ryetown, New York
• Developing the Mathematical Reasoning Abilities of Students with Card Tricks and Some Magic
  2008
  Fifty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Ryetown, New York
• Going Beyond Basic Probability Topics with Cards and Dice
  2008
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 43rd Summer Conference, Syracuse, New York
• Got Number? Got Algebra? We've Got Connections that will Motivate Your Students
  2008
  33rd Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Cross River, New York
• Improving the Mathematical Abilities (and the test scores) of Your Students Using Mathematical Olympiad Problems for Elementary and Middle School Students
  2008
  Forty-Ninth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, East Greenbush, New York
• Motivating Problems for Your High School Geometers
  2008
  Forty-Ninth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, East Greenbush, New York
• Skills, Reasoning and Problem Solving with Fractions, Decimals and Percents
  2008
  Making Math Count Conference, Rockville Centre, New York
• The Rice is Right: A Wide Range of Mathematics from a Common Food
  2008
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 43rd Summer Conference, Syracuse, New York
• Some Nitty Gritty Details for Dinner Table Mathematics Lessons
  November, 2007
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City Fall Conference, New York City, New York
• A (different) Locker Problem: The Best Mathematics Problem I Found This Year
  2007
  Forty-Eighth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Schenectady, New York
• A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematical Reasoning, Justification and Proof
  2007
  85th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,, Atlanta, Georgia
• Basic Skills and Problem Solving for Fractions, Decimals, and Per Cents
  2007
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Meeting, Richmond, Virginia
• Can WE Improve the College Education of Future Secondary Mathematics Teachers? Questions, Observations, Suggestions, and Discussion
  2007
  Spring Meeting of the Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America, Oneonta, New York
• Counting Ideas for Primary Students
  2007
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 42nd Summer Conference, Aurora, New York
• Counting Ideas for Secondary Students
  2007
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 42nd Summer Conference, Aurora, New York
• From No Child Left Behind to No Child Left Untested to Some Children Left Unchallenged
  2007
  New York State Association of Mathematics Supervisors Conference, Albany, New York
• Hands and Minds on Activities for Young Mathematical Thinkers
  2007
  Forty-Eighth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Schenectady, New York
• Ideas for Avoiding Deadly, Dull and Destructive Math Lessons
  2007
  Association of the Teachers of Mathematics of New York City 2007 Conference, NY, New York
• Ideas for Avoiding Dull, Deadly, Destructive Mathematics Lessons
  2007
  32nd Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Putnam Valley, New York
• Keynote Address  Mathematics Lessons that Pass the 'Dinner Table Test'.
  2007
  Association of the Teachers of Mathematics of New York City 2007 Conference, NY, New York
• Keynote Address - Making Sure All of Our Kids Count
  2007
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 42nd Summer Conference, Aurora, New York
• One Fantastic Problem (and good subproblems) for your Best High School Mathematicians
  2007
  Fifty-seventh Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Rochester, New York
• Student Impact: A Programming Contest Alternative
  2007
  Association of Computer Science  38th Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education Conference, Covington, Kentucky
• Teaching to the Test? Classes Boring? Try this great high school stuff!
  2007
  Long Island Mathematics Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• Three Ways to Improve Your Student's Mathematics Learning Without Using Drill and Kill
  2007
  Binghamton Area Mathematics Conference, Binghamton, New York
• What Can the Mathematics Professor Do to Improve Pre-College Mathematics Education?
  2007
  Fall Meeting of the Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America,, Rochester, New York
• Cool Ideas for Teaching Fractions, Decimals and PerCents
  2006
  31st Annual Ten County Mathematics Education Association Conference, Cornwall, New York
• Developing Young Mathematical Thinkers
  2006
  Making Math Count Conference, Rockville Centre, New York
• Five Fantastic Geometry Problems
  2006
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Meeting, Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Five Interesting Problems for Introducing Proof
  2006
  Forty-Seventh Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Niskayuna, New York
• New York State's K-12 Mathematics Curriculum and the National Forces that Mold It
  2006
  Seaway and Metro Sections of the Mathematical Association of America, Poughkeepsie, New York
• One Size Doesn't Fit All. Ten Different Methods for Teaching Mathematics  Discovery and Constructivism
  2006
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 41st Summer Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• One Size Doesn't Fit All. Ten Different Methods for Teaching Mathematics  Integrating Mathematics with Science
  2006
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 41st Summer Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• One Size Doesn't Fit All. Ten Different Methods for Teaching Mathematics  Problem Solving
  2006
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 41st Summer Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• One Size Doesn't Fit All. Ten Different Methods for Teaching Mathematics  Real Life and Unreal Examples
  2006
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 41st Summer Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• Unusual Problems and Ideas for Teaching Middle School Mathematics
  2006
  The Annual MATHWEST Meeting and T3 Regional Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts
• Why No Child Left Untested is Destroying Middle School Mathematics
  2006
  Fifty-sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Saratoga, New York
• A Problem Oriented Approach to Geometry
  2005
  12th Annual Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Williamstown, Massachusetts
• Basic Skills and Mathematical Reasoning: Algebra
  2005
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 40th Summer Conference, Plattsburgh, New York
• Basic Skills and Mathematical Reasoning: Fractions, Decimals and PerCents
  2005
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 40th Summer Conference, Plattsburgh, New York
• Basic Skills and Mathematical Reasoning: Geometry
  2005
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 40th Summer Conference, Plattsburgh, New York
• Circular Reasoning and Other Geometric Gems
  2005
  Long Island Mathematics Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• Developing Number Sense, Computational Fluency and Mathematical Confidence
  2005
  Fifty-fifth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Buffalo, New York
• Extraordinary Geometry Problems for High School Students
  2005
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Meeting, Hartford, Connecticut
• Lessons Shared with and Lessons Learned from our Diverse Saturday Scholars
  2005
  83nd Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Anaheim, California
• Logic and Logic Problems You Won't Find on a NYS Regents Exam
  2005
  Forty-Sixth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Latham, New York
• Mathematics Olympiads for Elementary and Middle School Students
  2005
  Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Buffalo, New York
• Raising Performance Levels and Not Just Test Scores In Our Mathematics Classrooms
  2005
  Time-100 Seminar Series, Queens, New York
• Strongly Connected Geometry Problems
  2005
  30th Annual Ten County Math Conference, North Rockland, New York
• Teaching Mathematics with Science
  2005
  Eastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State Conference, Loudonville, New York
• Teaching for Understanding in Mathematics
  2005
  Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex 2005 Regional Professional Development Conference, Saratoga Springs, New York
• Candy Bars, Popcorn, Ice-Cream and Other Problem Solving Treats for Middle School Mathematicians
  2004
  82nd Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Developing Number Sense, Computational Fluency and Mathematical Confidence
  2004
  Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Ryetown, New York
• Emphasizing Mathematical Reasoning with Typical Grade 8 and Math A Topics
  2004
  Questar III Staff Development Conference, Chatham, New York
• Great Logic Problems You'll Never See on a Standardized Test
  2004
  Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Ryetown, New York
• How to Make Mathematical Reasoning the Focus of Your Middle School Mathematics Program
  2004
  Forty-Fifth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Bethlehem, New York
• Intuitive and Counterintuitive Problems for Mathematical Thinkers
  2004
  Making Math Count Conference, Rockville Centre, New York
• Keynote Address - Lessons Shared With and Lessons Learned From Young Mathematicians
  2004
  Making Math Count Conference, Rockville Centre, New York
• Making Use of Intuitive and Counterintuitive Situations in Teaching Mathematics
  2004
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Annual Conference, Providence, Rhode Island
• Mathematics for All Young Mathematical Thinkers
  2004
  Questar III Staff Development Conference, Chatham, New York
• Providing Challenging Mathematical Experiences for All of Your Elementary School Students
  2004
  Forty-Fifth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Bethlehem, New York
• Radical? Approaches to Teaching Math A Topics
  2004
  Twenty-ninth Annual Ten County Math Conference, Armonk, New York
• Connecting Mathematics Curriculum K-12 and Improving Instruction Using NYS Standards
  2003
  Capital Area School Districts Association Workshop, Albany, New York
• Cool Ideas for Your Middle School Mathematics Classes
  2003
  Fifty-third Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Syracuse, New York
• Doing Mathematics Unthinkingly vs. Mathematical Reasoning
  2003
  Twenty-eighthth Annual Ten County Math Conference, Woodbury, New York
• Emphasizing Mathematical Reasoning with Topics from Course A Mathematics
  2003
  Forty-Fourth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Burnt Hills, New York
• Emphasizing Mathematical Reasoning with Traditional Middle School Mathematics Topics
  2003
  Forty-Fourth Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Burnt Hills, New York
• Exciting, Enthralling, Expanding and Entertaining Ways to Emphasize Mathematical Reasoning
  2003
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 39th Summer Conference, Potsdam, New York
• Making Mathematical Reasoning (NYS Key Idea No.1) the Focus in your Middle Grades Mathematics Classes
  2003
  Long Island Mathematics Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• Problem Solving and Insight: 'No Way' to 'OK'
  2003
  Fifty-third Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Syracuse, New York
• The NCTM' 6th Standard - Problem Solving
  2003
  Making Math Count Conference, Rockville Centre, New York
• , Exciting, and Challenging Math Olympiad Problems, Grades 4-8
  2002
  80th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Buck the Exams. Your Students Should Work with this Priceless Mathematics
  2002
  Forty-third Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Guilderland, New York
• Erdos, Collatz and Wiles: Contemporary Mathematicians and Their Mathematics for High School Students
  2002
  Fifty-second Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Ellenville, New York
• Incredibly Rich Mathematical Experiences Using Ridiculously Cheap Materials
  2002
  Forty-third Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Guilderland, New York
• Mathematics Education: What We Value, What We Do and What We Need to Change
  2002
  Keynote Address at the Twenty-seventh Annual Ten County Mathematics Conference, Minisink Valley, New York
• Standards, High-Stakes Testing, and Developing a Mathematics Program that Really Counts for T.C. MITS
  2002
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts
• All students should be involved in mathematical olympiads
  2001
  Twenty-sixth Annual Ten County Math Conference, Woodbury, New York
• Grand Ideas and Concrete Examples for Improving the Education of WITS and MITS
  2001
  Forty-Second Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Averill Park, New York
• Mathematics Education: Why Do We Do What We Do and Does it Matter?
  2001
  5th British Congress on Mathematics Education, Unknown, Great Britain
• More Amazing Questions and Problems You Must Share with Your Students
  2001
  Fifty-first Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Rochester, New York
• Seventeen Great Problems for You and Your Mathematics Students
  2001
  Twenty-sixth Annual Ten County Math Conference, Woodbury, New York
• Standards, Testing and What Really Counts in our Mathematics Classrooms
  2001
  Capital Area School Districts Association Workshop, Albany, New York
• Starting and Coaching a Math Team in Elementary School
  2001
  79th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Orlando, Florida
• State Exams, Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Reform and what does this really mean for The Education of T.C. MITS
  2001
  Forty-Second Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Averill Park, New York
• Three big Ideas and 19 Amazing Problems You Must Share with Your Students
  2001
  79th Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Orlando, Florida
• What Can We Learn from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study?
  2001
  Long Island Mathematics Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• What Do Basketball, Band, Harry Potter and Mathematics Have in Common?
  2001
  Fall 2001 Binghamton Area Mathematics Meeting, Binghamton, New York
• What is 'TIMSS' and what can mathematics educators learn from it?
  2001
  PBS sponsored mathematics educators conference, Rensselaerville, New York
• 36 amazing problems you must share with your students
  2000
  Hudson-Mohawk Valley Mathematics Conference, Ballston Spa, New York
• From TIMSS, the Third International Mathematics and Science Study: What can we learn about teaching mathematics?
  2000
  Preparing Future Faculty Program, SUNY-Binghamton Department of Mathematical Sciences and Graduate School, Binghamton, New York
• Ice Cream, Toothpicks, and Bridges for Mathematical Problem Solving
  2000
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Springfield, Massachusetts
• Three Big Ideas and 17 Amazing Problems for Middle School Mathematics
  2000
  50th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Ellenville, New York
• Three ideas and oodles of questions for middle grades problem solving
  2000
  Hudson-Mohawk Valley Mathematics Conference, Ballston Spa, New York
• Three ideas and oodles of questions for middle grades problem solving
  2000
  Ten County Mathematics Conference, LaGrangeville, New York
• 37 Amazing Problems for Miracle Growth
  1999
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State and New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges Summer Conference, Canandaigua, New York
• Can your students work on the problems of some famous mathematicians? You bet!
  1999
  Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Francisco, California
• Changing School Mathematics with a Little Help from Euler, Wiles and Erdos
  1999
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Maps, Towers and Ice-Cream, Open and Unusual Problems for your Students
  1999
  Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Fall Conference, Killington, Vermont
• Mathematical Research for High School Students
  1999
  49th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Buffalo, New York
• Open Questions, Unusual Problems, and Some Modern History of Mathematics that will Surprise Your Students
  1999
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the USA and UK
  1999
  Fourth British Congress of Mathematics Education, Northhampton, Great Britain
• A Comparison of NYS and UK Mathematics Exams
  1998
  48th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Kiamesha, New York
• Blue Creek to the Hudson River OR Influence to Confluence
  1998
  Fifth Annual Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Schenectady, New York
• Cheap Materials and Rich Ideas for Integrating Mathematics and Science
  1998
  Eastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State, Loudonville, New York
• Ice Cream, Towers, and Maps
  1998
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 36th Annual Summer Conference, Saranac Lake, New York
• Mathematical Research for All Middle School Students
  1998
  39th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Mathematics Conference, Clifton Park, New York
• Mathematical Research in High School
  1998
  12th Annual Long Island Mathematics Conference, Old Westbury, New York
• Running a Math Conference with Help from Euler, Wiles, and Your Students: The Past, The Present, and the Future!
  1998
  Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, District of Columbia
• The Education of TC MacLaud
  1998
  Keynote Presentation for the Annual Meeting of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges, Syracuse, New York
• The Mathematics Sandbox for Elementary Students
  1998
  23rd Annual Ten County Mathematics Conference, Yonkers, New York
• What Every Student of Mathematics Should Know
  1998
  John F. Randolph Lecture in Mathematics Education at the Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America Fall Meeting, Rochester, New York
• Your Students Name Three Living Athletes? Musicians? Mathematicians?
  1998
  39th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Mathematics Conference, Clifton Park, New York
• A Mathematics Symposium Based on Problem Solving-- The No.1 Standard
  1997
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• A Mathematics Symposium Based on Problem Solving
  1997
  38th Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Scotia, New York
• A School Mathematics Symposium Based on Problem Solving - The No.1 Standard
  1997
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Meeting, Long Island, New York
• Cheap Materials and Rich Ideas for Integrating Mathematics and Science
  1997
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Troy, New York
• M-S-T Connections: Proven Methods of Making Math-Science-Technology Connections with Students
  1997
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Meeting, Rochester, New York
• School Mathematics Conference: Students Doing What Professional Mathematicians Do
  1997
  Annual Meeting of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America, San Diego, California
• We Get By with a Little Help from our Friends Erdos, Wiles, Euler and Pascal
  1997
  47th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Syracuse, New York
• A Middle School Mathematics Conference Based on Problem Solving
  1996
  46th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Kiamesha, New York
• A School Mathematics Conference! Can Your Students do what Professional Mathematicians Do? You Bet!
  1996
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 34th Annual Summer Conference, Oneonta, New York
• Cheap Materials and Rich Activities Integrating Mathematical and Scientific Thinking. !
  1996
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 34th Annual Summer Conference, Oneonta, New York
• Cheap Materials and Rich Activities Integrating Mathematical and Scientific Thinking.
  1996
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Diego, California
• Classroom-tested Activities that Support MST Connections
  1996
  46th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Kiamesha, New York
• MST in the Middle School
  1996
  37th Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Niskayuna, New York
• We get by with a little help from our friends-- Erdos, Goldbach, and Pascal.
  1996
  Annual Meeting of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America, Orlando, Florida
• A Model Program for Preparing Mathematics Teachers to Implement Change
  1995
  American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California
• Can your students work on the problems of some famous mathematicians? You Bet!
  1995
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Connect Mathematics and Science by Losing Your Marbles
  1995
  36th Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Albany, New York
• M-S-T BRIDGES, Proven Methods of making math, science and technology connections
  1995
  45th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Rye, New York
• The Best Picker Upper for the $$$ and Other Labs Connecting Mathematics and Science
  1995
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts
• Turning your classroom into a problem solving center
  1995
  Joint Meeting of the Ontario Association of Mathematics Educators and the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Toronto, Ontario
• Challenging Experiments for Elementary Level Students
  1994
  Northeast Regional Assistance Center for Science and Mathematics Education Conference, Purchase, New York
• Challenging Experiments for Middle Level Students
  1994
  Eastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State Fall Meeting, Loudonville, New York
• EYE SPY: Methods of Connecting Mathematics and Teaching in the Middle School
  1994
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Eastern Regional Conference, Somerset, New Jersey
• The Best Picker Upper for the Money
  1994
  44th Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Kiamesha, New York
• UNREAL Problem Solving for Students
  1994
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 32nd Annual Summer Conference, Loudonville, New York
• What? Teach mathematics to students before they get to college? Are you crazy?
  1994
  First Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Loudonville, New York
• Challenging Experiments for Middle Level Students
  1993
  Eastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State Fall Meeting, Loudonville, New York
• Is this Science or Math? You Decide!
  1993
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 31st Annual Summer Conference, Purchase, New York
• PRIME Mathematics for Your Classroom
  1993
  43rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, Buffalo, New York
• An Inservice Program for Enhancing the Teaching of Mathematics and Science
  1992
  Capital Region Science Mentors Conference, Schodack, New York
• Eye Spy, An Integrated Mathematics and Science Experiment
  1992
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State and Association of Mathematics Teachers of Maine Joint Summer Conference, Brunswick, Maine
• Losing Your Marbles, An Integrated Mathematics and Science Experiment
  1992
  Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State and Association of Mathematics Teachers of Maine Joint Summer Conference, Brunswick, Maine
• Unreal Problem Solving
  1984
  25th Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference, Chatham, New York