Pictures from the 2017 Spring Conference
Pictures from the 2017 Spring Conference
Continue readingA monthly publication of articles put out by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM.org
MCTM CONNECT Book Giveaway
Please consider donating any unneeded but reasonably current textbooks or other learning materials to the MCTM CONNECT Book Giveaway.
Continue readingEstimation 180 in a 3rd Grade Classroom
Post-recess and lunch excitement is in the air as we walk back to our classroom; where our next subject to begin is math. As we all know, routines are crucial in the classroom so we begin our student-led, mindful breathing to focus our bodies and minds for learning.
Continue readingSummer Math Camps for Students
The Minnesota Math League is hosting two math camps as part of their Summer Institute. Opportunities are available for students entering grades 7-12 to study mathematics that goes beyond the traditional curriculum.
Continue readingNEW Released Math MCA Items
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), for the first time in its history, has released some math items for teacher and student use on our website. Supplemental information, such as metadata and answer option rationales, is provided to make the items more useful for classroom practice.
Continue readingMCA Achievement Level Descriptor Maps (Progressions)
There is a descriptor map for each grade that is tested on the MCA in math, reading, and science. These maps are on the department of education website MDE > Districts, Schools and Educators > Statewide Testing > Achievement Level
Continue readingMCTM Foundation Awards 17 Spring Conference Grants
The MCTM Foundation Committee awarded grants to 17 teachers in 5 districts, totaling $5600.
Continue reading2017 MCTM Election Results
The 2017 election results are in and here are the new board members
Continue readingEquity Sessions at the Spring Conference
Here are the sessions that MCTM Equity Task Force members will be presenting at MCTM this year:
Continue readingCONNECT Session at the Spring Conference
New and future are invited to the CONNECT Session held during 7:00–9:00 PM on Thursday, April 27th, the evening before the MCTM Spring Conference in Duluth.
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