Message from MCTM President
Happy December! As we enter this bustling and festive time of year, we find ourselves reconnecting with family and friends.
Continue readingA monthly publication of articles put out by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM.org
Language Development in Mathematics Classrooms
James Brickwedde, Project for Elementary Mathematics Standards of Mathematical Practice (What Students Do): MP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the
Continue readingFrom What They Know to Where They Grow: Activating Prior Knowledge in the Math Classroom
Session by Dr. Pamela Seda, Reflection by Laura Wagenman, President Elect Along with the NCTM Effective Teaching Practices, I use
Continue readingFoundation Update: November 2024
Congratulations to Teacher Incentive Grant awardee: Elisabeth Carlson Her project is Mathy Moments Early math experiences are a greater predictor of
Continue readingTeacher Language Choices that Support Number Sense Podcast Episode
by Laura Wagenman, President Elect Minnesota’s own, Jim Brickwedde, is on the Rounding Up Podcast’s December 5th episode, How you
Continue readingLearn It Today, Use It Tomorrow! Practical Strategies and Inspiration Await at the MCTM 2025 Spring Conference
by Sarah Moffett, VP Elementary Attending the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) 2025 Statewide Math Conference in Duluth,
Continue readingYour Experience Is Valuable: Why You Should Consider Presenting at the MCTM Spring Conference
Have you ever considered presenting at a conference, but talked yourself out of it? The MCTM Spring Conference Committee is
Continue readingFoundation Update: November 2024
Thank you to all who have donated to the MCTM Foundation. Donations from educators and others committed to supporting teachers
Continue readingPose Questions to Elicit Student Thinking
James Brickwedde, Project for Elementary Mathematics Many teachers find it easy to pose questions and ask students to describe their
Continue readingWhy Is It The Best One: A Twist On “Which One Doesn’t Belong”
Alexis Wolf, Region 4 Director Are you looking for a new way to use a high-quality instructional routine in your
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