MN Math Leaders is a Standing Committee of MCTM that works with supporting mathematics education leaders. MCTM is an affiliate of NCSM https://www.mathedleadership.org/ and the MN Math Leaders is our link in Minnesota to that national organization.
Continue readingThe MCTM Communications Committee has been looking for ways to people connect with other Minnesota math teachers throughout the year. One of the things we have done is create a list of Minnesota math teachers to follow on Twitter in the following Google Doc
Continue readingNarrowing down to just 5 favorite Which One Doesn’t Belong images was difficult. Not only are there a wealth of resources on the site, following @WODBMath and #wodb on Twitter, and this Google folder expands your options to even more treasures.
Continue readingMay Vang is starting a monthly Pop-up PD this year. Annie Perkins organized a small number of people to read “Weapons of Math Destruction”
Continue readingMiami University’s Project Dragonfly is accepting applications for 2018 Earth Expeditions graduate courses that offer extraordinary experiences in 16 countries throughout the world.
Continue readingThis is the first in a series of articles that proposes a different instructional approach and purpose for becoming fluent in recalling basic single-digit combinations in all four operations.
Continue readingAre you interested in getting more involved in the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics but don’t know where to get started?
Continue readingSo as we get started on this new school year, work as a school to support each other in the development of your school community. Look to your colleagues to improve your skills and share ideas.
Continue readingThe Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, as an affiliate of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, fully endorses this Response to Charlottesville by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) President, Matt Larson, and President Elect Robert Berry.
Continue readingAs we look at heading back to school, establishing your classroom community is key to setting the tone for the entire year. Jo Boaler provides a framework for norms for the mathematics classroom with seven norms.
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