Region 18 Round-Up 2025: Learning Under the West Texas Sun

In this interactive session, participants will explore the power of choice boards as an effective tool for differentiating math instruction for gifted and talented students. Choice boards allow students to take ownership of their learning by offering multiple pathways to demonstrate their understanding, deepen their problem-solving skills, and engage with content in meaningful ways.

Explore how Bloom’s Taxonomy can elevate mathematical thinking and challenge all learners—especially gifted students. This session equips math and GT teachers with practical strategies to design tasks and questions that promote higher-order thinking across all levels of Bloom’s. Learn how to deepen student engagement, foster creative problem-solving, and build a classroom culture that encourages rigorous and reflective mathematical discourse.

Come discover the magic of blending storytelling with math and leave with ideas to transform your classroom into a space where both literature and numbers come to life!


Students who love good literature can often face challenges when it comes to mathematics, even our gifted students. However, research shows that integrating engaging stories and books can be a powerful tool to spark curiosity and enhance mathematical understanding for all students.
In this session, we’ll explore ways to nurture a love for both literature and mathematics to support all students, including Emergent Bilingual students. 
Join us as we discuss creative strategies to integrate math concepts into your existing literature-based curriculum. Learn how to use beloved children’s books to bring abstract math concepts to life, making them more accessible and engaging for all learners. You’ll walk away with practical ideas that align with ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading) and Mathematics TEKS.