Edcamp Math Science MN – Oct 21
Edcamp Math Science MN is a form of unconference designed specifically for math and science teachers and their needs.
Continue readingA monthly publication of articles put out by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM.org
Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Scholarship Challenge
Since 2006, Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge (http://m3challenge.siam.org) has become the online math modeling competition known for inspiring high school juniors and seniors to pursue STEM majors and careers, awarding nearly one million dollars in scholarships to date!
Continue readingJoin Greg Tang in Minneapolis for His 10 Best Practices Workshop
To succeed in math, students need number sense and strong reasoning skills. They also need to visualize, generalize and communicate their thinking.
Continue readingCognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Conference
Mark your calendars for the Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) 9th Biennial National Conference
Continue readingDonaldson Science Award – Nominate a Student
The Science Museum of Minnesota is currently accepting nominations for the 2017 Donaldson Science Award.
Continue readingHappy 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