NCTM 2025 is a wrap! Attending NCTM 2025 was both energizing and affirming. Passionate math educators came together to explore how we can make mathematics more engaging, inclusive, and relevant for every learner.This year, I had the privilege of co-presenting “Exploring NCTM Classroom Resources for the Secondary Classroom” with David Dai, fellow NCTM CRC Committee Member and Board Member. During the session, we dove into NCTM’s rich library of lesson plans, interactives, and tasks designed to: spark curiosity, foster problem-solving, develop positive math identities, and connect mathematical ideas to the real world. Participants explored how these resources support inquiry-based and problem-based learning, and how they can be used to help students build both conceptual understanding and confidence in math.
Key Takeaways and Learnings
Beyond my session, I spent much of the conference immersed in sessions centered on data literacy, and data science —topics that continue to grow in importance for preparing students to be critical thinkers in a data-driven world. I came away inspired by how data can serve as a bridge between mathematics and real-world decision-making, and empowering students to use math as a tool for understanding issues that matter to them.Equally impactful were the sessions focused on culturally responsive mathematics teaching. These conversations reinforced that representation and relevance matter. When students see their cultures, languages, and lived experiences reflected in mathematical contexts, they not only engage more deeply—they begin to see themselves as mathematicians.
Moving Forward
Leaving NCTM 2025, I’m re-energized to continue creating classroom experiences that combine rigorous mathematical thinking with empathy, identity, and belonging. The future of math education lies not just in what we teach, but how we connect it to the diverse voices and data that shape our world.Here’s to keeping the conversation going, exploring more data-rich, equitable, and student-centered math classrooms, and continuing to build a community where all learners can thrive. I can’t wait to head to Denver, CO for next years conference to continue to grow and share my love and passion for mathematics learning with others. Peace out Atlanta! ✌️
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