The AMTNJ annual two day conference in 2017 is a great event for mathematics. On the 26th of October, “Growth Mindsets in Mathematics” will be discussed and on the 27th, “Implementing the New NJ Mathematics Standards” will be the focus of the day.

As described by the organizers of the event (on their website): There will be
“Over 80 total Sessions Scheduled
Featured Speakers
• Diane Briars Past President, NCTM
‘Strategies and Tasks to Build Procedural Fluency from Concepts’
• Joseph Rosenstein, Director, DIMACS, Rutgers University
‘What Every High School Student Should Know about Discrete Mathematics’
• Deidre Richardson, Mathematics Coordinator, New Jersey Department of Education
‘State of the Union for New Jersey Mathematics Standards and Curriculum’
• Elizabeth Marquez, Research Project Manager, Educational Testing Service
‘Addressing Misconceptions that Impede Success in Both Mathematics and Science’”

This a is a great opportunity to connect with and benefit from a group completely dedicated to learning and teaching mathematics!