MCTM Foundation Update January 2023
Congratulations to Teacher Incentive Grant awardee –
Cathy Nolte,
Princeton Intermediate School
Her project is Learning to Persevere
“One area of need that we, as a fifth grade team, have identified is perseverance. Students give up easily and do not take the time that is needed to problem solve. This project is about building students’ stamina for problems. To bolster their confidence to try different strategies and not give up. We would like to use the program of Struggly by Jo Boaler. It is an online program that is created to have students learn to struggle so they can build their resilience. By building their stamina, students will be more willing to work at harder challenges and take on bigger tasks. We are hopeful to see that students will improve on their MCAs and all around understanding of mathematics. “
Are you looking for support to attend the 2023 Spring Conference in Duluth on April 21 and 22nd?
Check out https://www.mctm.org/grants-scholarships
The MCTM foundation has grants for individuals, for teams of 3, and for students. These funds may be used for registration, housing, and/or mileage. Individuals can receive a maximum of $550 while a team of 3 can receive a maximum of $1,650.
Deadlines: Due on February 20th.
Reporting requirements: due within one month of the conference
- Submit a short report describing how a session/s may impact your teaching.
- Submit reimbursement form and appropriate receipts.
Are you looking for support to attend the 2023 Ross Taylor Symposium in Duluth on April 20th?
Check out the application for the ROSS TAYLOR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP. It is awarded by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics to a mathematics teacher for the purpose of attending the annual Ross Taylor Mathematics Education and Leadership Symposium.
Deadlines: Due on February 20th.
Reporting requirements: due within one month of the conference – Submit reimbursement form and appropriate receipt.
Do you have extra mathematics resources to donate?
Do you have extra mathematics resources that you like to donate to the MCTM Foundation Book Sale at the Spring Conference? Any textbooks will be added to the Free table in the exhibit hall at the Spring Conference. Please send an email to Foundation@mctm.org if you have things to share.