TAER 2025 Conference: Full Schedule

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2:45pm MDT

Making it Easier: Abacus Instruction for All

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT

Are you tired of math manipulatives falling off your desk? Are you wondering how to introduce the abacus to students with complex needs? Would you like to teach multiplication and division in an accessible and student-focused format? Come learn how to make the abacus work for your students.

Speakers

Helen Benton

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Laguna Madre 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

ECC, Math

4:15pm MDT

Math Mayhem

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT

Laguna Madre

Join us for this exciting session where we’ll dive into using concrete objects to bring math concepts to life for students with visual impairments.

Speakers

Rebekka Berry

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Laguna Madre 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

ECC, Math

9:00am MDT

Recharge Your Nemth Code

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am MDT

Laguna Madre

The latest BANA Nemeth Code rule books and guidelines will be presented with the most significant rule changes. Numerous sample Nemeth Code math expressions from first grade to Algebra II will be shared as we refresh those slightly rusty braille skills – especially encountering those common errors we all make.

Speakers

Susan Osterhaus

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Laguna Madre 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

ECC, Math

10:45am MDT

Mathlete Competition: Integrating Braille Math Notation and Computation

Friday March 21, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm MDT

Laguna Madre

Students who read braille can be successful in math and have fun along the way! By learning braille math symbols and using them within mathematical context, students are better prepared for advancement in STEM education and employment. Come and learn how we implemented the virtual Mathlete Competition with 6th-12th graders.

Speakers

Tina Herzberg

Friday March 21, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm MDT
Laguna Madre 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

ECC, Math

11:30am MDT

APH Abacus Bee Texas Style

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT

Nueces B - Breakout

The APH Abacus Bee is a fun and engaging competition designed to ignite a passion for mathematics for blind or low vision students. The competition ensures participation through individual learning styles through print or braille and encourages the use of mental math and abacus skills unlocking mathematical potential.

Speakers

Mari Garza

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT
Nueces B - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

ECC, Math