Donaldson Science Award – Nominate a Student
The Science Museum of Minnesota is currently accepting nominations for the 2017 Donaldson Science Award.
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Happy New Year!
Over the summer I rediscovered the book Accessible Mathematics: 10 Instructional Shifts that Raise Student Achievement by Steven Leinwand. The lens is pointed to “engage, and focus on understanding and application.” (p.2) In this time of heightened awareness and action to engage all students and to be culturally responsive in our classrooms, it makes sense to integrate Leinwand’s shifts.
Continue readingHelpful Hints – Fill in the Blank Items on the MCA
All responses to fill in the blank (FIB) items are reviewed by a computer program/algorithm as well as math specialists. Over the years, similar mistakes have been noted on the MCA across items and grades.
Continue readingIt’s Elementary, My Dear Watson!
Welcome back to a new school year! We hope your year is off to an exciting start. Our goal for this column is to inspire teachers to inspire children. How can we help our students to see their world through a mathematical lens?
Continue readingPresidential Awardees Named
MCTM congratulates the Presidential Awardees for 2014 and 2015 as well as the finalists for 2016!
Continue readingMCTM Equity Task Force Webinar Book Discussion
Hosted by : Barb Everhart and Lesa Clarkson
Summer Reading: Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell
WebEx Discussion: Friday, August 5, noon – 1:00 pm
Economic Education Workshop
Join the Minnesota Council on Economic Education on August 2 & 3 for the 2016 Conference on Teaching Economics & Personal Finance for elementary and secondary teachers!
Continue readingMath On-A-Stick
Math On-A-Stick is back for 2016, and we need your help to make it another successful venture! In our first
Continue readingMDE/MCTM MN Math Leader Workshops
MDE and MCTM present two workshops for MN Math Leaders
Continue readingThank You, Tom Muchlinski
The MN Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Board of Directors wishes to extend its appreciation to Tom Muchlinski for his many years of service as Executive Director of MCTM.
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