Let me start by saying this was my VERY first NCTM conference. I was blown away. There was so much to do that I couldn't do everything that I wanted to! There just wasn't enough time. There were great seminars to go to on topics that I found very interesting, TONS of vendors showing new math tools, and yes I even spent money for my classroom. Here is a highlight of what I did: Scott Flansburg: This guy was absolutely amazing and a great way to start off the conference. He was nicknamed the Human Calculator by Regis Philbin back when he did Good Morning with Regis and Kathie Lee. At any rate, what makes this guy special is that he can do insane math calculations in his head in record speed. As a matter of fact, he is a Guiness Book of World Records place holder because he is so fast. What really engaged me in this seminar was not only did it blow me away to watch him beat a calculator, but his passion for kids and math....