Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Susan Farretta
Farretta, Susan
CTE Career Development
Arizona Department Of Education
Susan serves at the Arizona Department of Education as the CTE Career Development Specialist. She has had two career Pathways in Business and Education. She was an International Business Manager at Motorola Semiconductors in Phoenix, AZ for 17 years. She earned her M.A. in Education and taught high school CTE in the Phoenix-metro area for 15 years.
Sessions:
Bolster Student Critical Thinking Skills with Program Specific Math
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
CTE instruction improves standardized math and ACT scores by making math relevant through problem-based learning, teaching students to think critically, and using tools like estimation, modeling, and fostering collaboration. Math concepts are embedded within real-world CTE scenarios, making them more relevant and easier for students to understand and retain. Applying the AZ CTE Professional Skills framework to integrate these strategies by designing relevant thinking activities, assessing understanding through diverse methods, and developing individualized student goals to enhance performance.
