Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Robin Palmer
Palmer, Robin
Director of Financial Math and Entrepreneurship
Robin Palmer has been teaching Business, Economic, and Personal Finance courses for 27 years in Arizona. She is passionate about providing quality professional development for teachers and helping students develop skills that they will use far beyond high school, especially those tied to making wise financial decisions.
Sessions:
Building Students’ Skills Through Math-Enhanced CTE Lessons
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
What do checking tire pressure, investing for retirement, calculating concrete volume for a foundation, designing irrigation systems, and determining the correct medication dosage for a patient have in common? MATH! Math is a critical skill that empowers CTE students to excel in the workplace. In this session, participants will identify possible math-rich lessons, explore ways to enhance the math skills that naturally occur in their curriculum, and build confidence in students’ math abilities. Discover practical ways to enhance the math that naturally occurs in your curriculum.
Connecting Math with Careers - Yes, Math after High School!
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
- Transportation Technologies
Did you know that 94% of all workers use basic math in their jobs? In fact, most careers require good math skills. In this session, participants will use math to solve problems from different careers such as What angle must the ball be kicked in order for a football placekicker to get the ball over the goal post?, What size water tank is needed for a new housing community if the tank needs to hold 5000 gallons of water?, and What famous company logos include transformations of a simple shape? Join us in exploring how to use math to spark students’ interest in different careers.
Escape Room: Harnessing the Power of Team-based Challenges
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
Team-based challenges provide motivation as students work together from start to finish, sharing their ideas and problem-solving skills. In this session, participants will brainstorm and design innovative learning activities that can be transformed into an "Escape Room" competition format. Then they will participate in a simulated Escape Room activity, gaining first-hand experience and building confidence to integrate similar challenges in the classroom. You'll leave this session with practical insights and a toolkit of ideas that will spark enthusiasm and teamwork among your students.
