MCTM’s Mission Statement: MEANINGFUL
Submitted 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’.
Author: MathBits
MN Math Tweeter of the Month
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.
The Only Way to LEARN Mathematics Is to DO Mathematics
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.
MCTM Board of Directors Elections 2016
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 readingCandidates for President-Elect
Kathy Cramer and Emily Larsen
Continue readingCandidates for Vice President Jr.High/Middle School
Amy Wix and Deborah Rykken
Continue readingCandidates for Region 6 Director
Solveig Harriday and Jesús Sandoval
Continue readingCandidates for Region 3 Director
Dawn Dibley and Jessica Rice
Continue readingTwitter Math Camp for Teachers
Submitted by Jessica Breur.
TMC stands for Twitter Math Camp and it is a conference run by teachers, for teachers. The participants, speakers and organizers communicate year round via Twitter, blogs and other social media. This 4-day conference in July is a chance for everyone to get together for face to face interactions.
Beginning Math Teachers – CONNECT in Duluth
Submitted by Larry Luck.
MCTM CONNECT is a resource provided by MCTM to make sure beginning teachers feel supported and connected to the profession. Our biggest event is the CONNECT Session which is held from 7:00-9:00 PM this year on Thursday, April 28, the evening before the MCTM Spring Conference in Duluth, at the DECC.