Problem Solving – A Group Approach
Submitted by Kristin Cayo
A focus in my classroom this year is based on the state standard in Number Sense at most grades that begins “solve real life and mathematical problems…”
A monthly publication of articles put out by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM.org
Collaborative Whiteboarding
Submitted by Karen Hyers
I am always looking for new ways to get my students communicating mathematics and working together. If you are looking for a fairly inexpensive tool to get your students engaged, consider whiteboarding.
2015 Candidates for Vice President – Mathematics
[one_half] Tim Harms Current Position Professor, Mathematics Department, Minnesota State University Moorhead Education Ph.D. Education Foundations Research, Minor Field of
Continue readingPosing Purposeful Questions: How our Questioning Patterns Shape Student Outcomes
Submitted by Michael Wallus
The authors of NCTM’s recently published Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All note, “While the types of questions a teacher poses are important, so are the patterns of questions that they use during teacher-student interactions.”
St. Paul Middle School Teacher Awarded Arnie Cutler Scholarship – Additional Scholarships Available
Fifth year St. Paul middle school teacher, May Vang, was recently awarded the Arnie Cutler Scholarship for Mathematics Course Work for Middle Grades Teachers by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Foundation,
Continue reading2015 Candidates for District 2 Director
[one_half] Becky Rahm Current Position Math teacher at Luverne Public School – 8th grade and dual credit college classes for
Continue readingAm I a Leader In Mathematics Education?
Submitted by Christy Hemp
I started looking at those who I find to be experts on leadership for inspiration, within education and outside of education. I am not an original thinker. I’m more of a thief…my gift is that I can be very creative with someone else’s idea.
MESPA Resources
Resources and materials from the 2015 MESPA presentation on the MCTM website. Also archived resources from 2014 and 2013.
Continue readingBe Active in the Work of MCTM
Members are being sought for the Equity Task Force, Instructional Practice Task Force or the Professional Practices Committee.
Continue readingWhose responsibility is learning?
Submitted by Christopher Danielson
… two competing forces—teaching students responsibility for their learning, and wanting to make sure they understand…the need to prepare students for the instruction they’ll get in college, and …the desire to ensure they are prepared for the content they’ll get in college…