Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

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8:00am CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

THIS SESSION IS ONLY OPEN TO 6-8TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS AND TEACHERS WHO SUPPORT 6-8TH GRADE MATH. Strengthen understanding of integer operations, expressions, equations, and geometry in grades 6–8 through hands-on manipulatives. Explore how concrete models support reasoning, reveal structure, and help students connect concepts while moving from visual representations to abstract thinking. Participants who attend this session will receive a copy of the book Mastering Math Manipulatives in Grades 4-8, a class set of Ang Legs, and a class set of Algebra Tiles.

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

hand2mind Educational Specialist, hand2mind

I am passionate about mathematics education – especially at the elementary and middle school level. As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Georgia Roundtable Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, as well as the Award... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 8

Level Middle Teachers

10:15am CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm CDT

THIS SESSION IS ONLY OPEN TO 6-8TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS AND TEACHERS WHO SUPPORT 6-8TH GRADE MATH. Strengthen understanding of integer operations, expressions, equations, and geometry in grades 6–8 through hands-on manipulatives. Explore how concrete models support reasoning, reveal structure, and help students connect concepts while moving from visual representations to abstract thinking. Participants who attend this session will receive a copy of the book Mastering Math Manipulatives in Grades 4-8, a class set of Ang Legs, and a class set of Algebra Tiles.

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

hand2mind Educational Specialist, hand2mind

I am passionate about mathematics education – especially at the elementary and middle school level. As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Georgia Roundtable Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, as well as the Award... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 8

Level Middle Teachers

1:00pm CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

THIS SESSION IS ONLY OPEN TO 6-8TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS AND TEACHERS WHO SUPPORT 6-8TH GRADE MATH. Strengthen understanding of integer operations, expressions, equations, and geometry in grades 6–8 through hands-on manipulatives. Explore how concrete models support reasoning, reveal structure, and help students connect concepts while moving from visual representations to abstract thinking. Participants who attend this session will receive a copy of the book Mastering Math Manipulatives in Grades 4-8, a class set of Ang Legs, and a class set of Algebra Tiles.

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

hand2mind Educational Specialist, hand2mind

I am passionate about mathematics education – especially at the elementary and middle school level. As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Georgia Roundtable Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, as well as the Award... Read More →

Mandi Boyd

Hand2Mind Rep, Hand2Mind

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 8

Level Middle Teachers

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

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