A monthly publication of articles put out by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM.org
Submitted by Becky Rahm
As a teacher in a small district in greater Minnesota I find myself using social media to stay connected and collaborate with other teachers. My go to is generally twitter, but lately I have been getting lots of new ideas from Periscope.
Submitted by MCTM CONNECT
Spring Conference CONNECT event info and Summer Interns for summer programs.
Submitted by Glen Richgels
The Higher Learning Commission has adopted new rules/regulations concerning instructors of mathematics at post secondary institutions. Bemidji State University has put together a variety of graduate level mathematics courses to help individuals meet these new requirements.
As President of MCTM, I am hoping to see each of you in Duluth April 29-30th, 2016 for our annual conference. My favorite part of conferences is the opportunity to network with math teachers from around the state that inspire me. The best ideas and most effective change I’ve made in my own classroom has often come from the people I meet in Duluth each year.
Continue readingSubmitted by Sara Van Der Werf
This article is part 5 of an 8 article series highlighting 8 words in the MCTM Mission Statement highlighting the word ‘MEANINGFUL’.
Submitted by Megan Schmidt.
A few years ago, Nicole Bridge (@NicoleBridge1) couldn’t imagine any use for Twitter in her life. Now she can’t imagine her life without it.
Submitted by Sara VanDerWerf.
So what might the Learning of Math look like in our classrooms? Here are a couple of areas I am challenging myself in my own practice and I share with you.
Four offices on the Board of Directors of MCTM will be filled in the 2016 election. The members of the Executive Committee have nominated candidates for each office and the MCTM Board of Directors approved the slate of candidates. Members will receive an elections email on February 3. All ballots are due on February 17.
Continue readingKathy Cramer and Emily Larsen
Continue readingAmy Wix and Deborah Rykken
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