Professional Learning and Networking in an Online Environment
There has been an amazing transformation that has taken place in both professional learning and networking in mathematics teaching and learning.
Continue readingA monthly publication of articles put out by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM.org
MCTM Committee Spotlight
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 readingMinnesota Math Teachers to Follow on Twitter
The 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 readingMy 5 Favorite “Which One Doesn’t Belong” Images
Narrowing 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 readingPopUp PD and Equity Book Discussion
May 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 readingProject Dragonfly – 2018 Earth Expeditions
Miami University’s Project Dragonfly is accepting applications for 2018 Earth Expeditions graduate courses that offer extraordinary experiences in 16 countries throughout the world.
Continue readingLearning Basic Single-Digit Combinations (Facts): Developing Important Ideas in Mathematics; Part I – The Case
This 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 readingHow to Get Involved in MCTM
Are you interested in getting more involved in the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics but don’t know where to get started?
Continue readingBuilding Classroom Community
So 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 readingMCTM Response to Recent Events in Charlottesville
The 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.
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