AGIS Conference 2026 Potsdam

Working Together To Support Learning

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9:00am CEST

AGIS Mathematics Working Group – Annual Preconference (Secondary)

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST

Session 1- Introductions, Inquiry Slam and Round Table Discussion
In this first session we look at a variety of activities that serve to promote problem solving, critical thinking, application of math in the real world, technology integration and global perspective. These tasks can be used in multiple areas of the mathematics program in secondary, can be incorporated into curricular frameworks such as IB, IGCSE. The activity will be followed by a round table discussion to address topics specific to our working graoup including, but not limited to best practice, differentiation, ATL’s, specific program items, resource sharing, the new EE protocols and ways to promote collaboration among the Working Group Members.

Brain Breaks – Adam Sahib ISS Stuttgart

Session 2 – Promoting Inquiry in the Mathematics Classroom
In this session we will look at activities that invite students to explore mathematical content in multiple perspectives and apply to real world contexts. This is relevant to teachers of MYP, IGCSE and equivalent, as well as IBDP programs.

Session 3 – Technology Integration and/or Mathematics Competitions
In this session participants have the choice of engaging with real world tasks solved through the use of dynamic software (GeoGebra/Desmos, GDC, Sheets) or with math competition problems that link multiple areas of math content. These tasks can be used with students in the secondary to promote problem solving, resilience and inquiry.

Speakers

Bryan Landmann

Head of Mathematics Secondary - ToK Teacher, Franconian International School

Math Department Head and EAL Coordinator

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.219 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

Full-Day Workshop

Audience Secondary / Diploma learners aged 17-18
Subject Mathematics
global Y

9:00am CEST

College Counsellors Working Group Pre-Conference

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST

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The CC meeting at the AGIS conference is an essential part of our lives as College Counselors in Germany. It is the place where we plan higher education tours, share success stories, and learn new strategies to navigate the inconsistent university application system in Germany. During this meeting, we discuss the needs of our students and schools, and we invite experts to fill knowledge gaps or to bring our knowledge up to date. It is an interesting and productive meeting that plays an important role in our work at the start of every academic year.

As every year – the detailed plan of our Septemeber Agenda and the Guest Speakers will be confirmed at our Spring meeting. It will roughly follow this structure:
08:30 - 9:00 Welcome Coffee
9:00 - 9:30 Introduction of new counsellors to the AGIS CC group
9:30 - 11:30 AGIS Fairs - Evaluation & Strategies for Moving Forward
March Fair Planning
11:30 - 12:45 Latest Developments in University Counselling - Trends and Updates
12:45 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:00 Presentations on Admissions in Different Countries
15:00 - 15:45 Planning of Spring Conference / Brainstorming / A.O.B.

Speakers