MCTM President’s Message
by Kristin Johnson, MCTM President Spring has arrived, and with it comes a time of reflection and new growth. April
Continue readingA monthly publication of articles put out by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM.org
A Document in Progress – How Does Explicit Instruction Practices Fit, if at all, into (Guided) Inquiry-Based Classroom Environments?
Compiled by James Brickwedde, Project for Elementary Mathematics What follows a preliminary exploration of the attributes of both explicit/direct and
Continue readingMath Moments in Early Childhood
by Elisabeth Carlson, Teacher Incentive Grant Recipient We know a child’s math identity is so important for the child to
Continue readingFoundation Update: April 2025
From the MCTM Foundation Congratulations to our Spring Conference Support Applicants —The MCTM Foundation will be supporting 28 students, 3
Continue reading“From the Archives–1949” Mathbits
Article Series by Mark Nechanicky, Region 1 Director April 1949 was Volume 1 Number one of the MCTM newsletter Highlights
Continue readingWhat I Discovered By Playing Card Games with My 8th Grade Students
By Jamie Fenicle, Region 2 Director Most math educators can agree that in today’s world, playing board games and card
Continue readingAnother way to win door prizes at MCTM’s Spring Conference!
Yes! It’s true! There is a new way to win door prizes at this year’s conference! In addition to the
Continue readingAnnouncement of Elementary Professional Development Fund
The Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) is pleased to announce the creation of a donor-advised fund to support
Continue readingUsing ChatGPT in the Math Classroom: A Helpful Tool for Teachers and Students
by Dan Bungert, Region 3 Director In writing an article about generative AI in the classroom, I thought it would
Continue readingAbout the Mathematics: Making Sense of the Commutative Property or Multiplication
by James Brickwedde, Project for Elementary Mathematics Pressing for details in understanding the commutative property of multiplication. Overview a x
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