Elevate Math Symposium Facilitator Portal

October 18, 2025

Important Dates and Links

Due Dates

  • Submit Draft Slides by September 1, 2025

  • Submit Final Presentation Slides by October 1, 2025 (Extended)

Elevate Math Symposium Timings

Presenter Schedule

Elevate Math Symposium Presenter Slide Checklist

Please ensure your presentation slides include the following elements:

I. Core Presentation Structure

  1. Clear and Engaging Title
    Craft a title that draws in your audience and reflects your topic accurately.

  2. Introduction (Hook + Overview)
    Begin with a brief hook to engage participants, followed by a short overview of your session.

  3. Agenda/Outcomes for Participants (2 or more)
    Clearly outline what participants will learn or take away from your session.

  4. Main Content
    Present your ideas in a well-organized, coherent format with clear relevance to high-ability/gifted learners (HAGT).

  5. Conclusion (Summary + Call to Action)
    Wrap up with a brief summary and invite participants to take specific next steps or reflect.

II. Content Specifics – Required for the Elevate Math Symposium

  1. Updated Research Sources (2019 or later)
    Include recent and credible sources to support your key points.

  2. At Least One Action Story (Case Study or Real-Life Example)
    Share a practical example that illustrates your main ideas in a real-world context.

  3. Interactive Discussion Opportunities
    Plan at least one opportunity for engagement (e.g., Q&A, turn-and-talk, polls, chat prompts).

  4. At Least Two Resource Links
    Provide links to helpful tools, articles, or downloadable resources for participants to explore further.

  5. At Least One Actionable Strategy
    Share a practical, immediately applicable strategy that participants can try in their own classrooms.

  6. Strategies for Differentiating Instruction
    Include methods or examples for supporting advanced learners in mixed-ability math settings.

  7. Addressing Common Challenges
    Acknowledge typical difficulties educators face and offer solutions or reflections.

  8. Examples of Rich Tasks or Open-Ended Problems
    Showcase at least one task or problem that promotes deep thinking and is suited for advanced learners.

  9. Clear Visual Aids
    Use high-quality visuals that support your content; keep text minimal and focused.

  10. Pacing and Time Management
    Organize content to fit within the allotted session time, allowing space for interaction and reflection.

  11. Accessibility Considerations
    Use readable fonts, clear contrast, and uncluttered slide designs to ensure accessibility for all participants.