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Math Forum Exhibit Hall Handouts from NCSM and NCTM (4 May 2012)

Did you miss us in the Sponsor Display area at the annual conference of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)? Maybe you found us in the Exhibit Hall at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), but you would like additional copies of our handouts? Feel free to access the printed matter (in PDF format) distributed recently at our Philadelphia booths, including information on our Professional Development program and samples from our Problems of the Week program.

 

STEM Education in Urban Settings: Understanding Realities and Imagining Possibilities (20 April 2012)

An Urban Education Panel Discussion presented by Goodwin College's School of Education at Drexel University is scheduled from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium at Bossone Research Center, 3128 Market Street, Philadelphia. Panelists will provide an overview of Pennsylvania state data, aspects of Philadelphia School District initiatives, and perspectives on how higher education partnerships can enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for K-12 students.
Download flyer [pdf]. Register online: http://goodwin.drexel.edu/urbanedseries

 

Restaurant Guide (17 April 2012)

With NCSM and NCTM in Philly this year, the Math Forum staff created both a detailed version and a handy printable version of a restaurant guide. Visitors to the conferences won't have to wonder where they should eat while in Philadelphia. The Math Forum can help!

 

Elementary Mathematical Practices (14 April 2012)

Visit a new area of the Math Forum site focused on the Standards for Mathematical Practice of the Common Core State Standards. You are invited to participate in conversations targeted at practices to implement in Kindergarten through Grade 5 classrooms.

 

Mathlanding (13 April 2012)

A new website for elementary math specialists, coaches, mentors, and teachers soft-launched last week. Mathlanding is a project of Maryland Public Television (MPT), the Math Forum @ Drexel, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and the National Service for Distributed Learning (NSDL).

 

Feedback Request from MathDash (6 April 2012)

"Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems...." To address this theme of the 2012 Microsoft Imagine Cup, a team from Drexel University developed a game that reinforces concepts of basic arithmetic — and their MathDash game has been selected as a competition finalist in the category of game design for Windows-based smartphones. Learn more about MathDash, download a demo version of the game for Windows phones, and vote for team Drexel Dragons here:
http://www.ntaylormullen.com/MathDash MathDash's student developers would like your feedback to help them polish their entry for the Imagine Cup finals later this month. Please share your comments using this survey:
http://bit.ly/MathDashSurvey

 

Math Pop Forums (5 April 2012)

One of the best parts about participating in a program at the Math Forum is getting to know and build relationships with fun, supportive, interesting colleagues. We are always looking for ways to help people connect. We are hosting Math Pop Forums in Booth 220 in the Exhibit Hall during NCTM. We're encouraging attendees of the conference to plan to stop by, pick up some popcorn, listen to the short presentations and engage in conversations.

 

Math Forum Sessions at NCTM (4 April 2012)

Math Forum staff will welcome you at Booth #220, located in the Exhibit Hall of the Convention Center. Also, mark your planners to attend our sessions:

Thursday, 26 April, 2:00 - 3:00 (NCTM session 250)

Supporting Preservice Teachers in Practicing Instructional Explanations Using Free Technology

Friday, 27 April, 11:00 - 12:00 (NCTM session 455)

Using Technology Problems of the Week to Develop Mathematical Practices

Friday, 27 April, 12:30 - 1:30 (NCTM session 497)

Creating & Supporting an Online Professional Community for Teachers

Friday, 27 April, 2:00 - 3:00 (NCTM session 558)

Professional Development That Empowers Teachers - Lesson Study Online

Friday, 27 April, 3:30 - 4:30 (NCTM session 592)

I Tweet, Therefore I Learn

Friday, 27 April, 3:30 - 4:30 (NCTM session 610)

Using Technology to Increase Conceptual Understanding in Algebra and Geometry

Saturday, 28 April, 9:30 - 10:30 (NCTM session 665)

Free Tools: Financial Education, Math & Problem Solving

Math Forum Sessions at NCSM (4 April 2012)

Math Forum staff will welcome you at Booth #1-400, located in the Sponsor Display Area of the Convention Center. Also, mark your planners to attend our sessions:

Monday, 23 April, 2:45 - 3:45 (NCSM session 156)

Developing the Mathematical Practices for Productive Student Math Talk

Tuesday, 24 April, 2:45 - 3:45 (NCSM session 240)

I Tweet, Therefore I Learn

Wednesday, 25 April, 4:00 - 5:00 (NCSM session 360)

Supporting Teachers to Implement a School-wide Focus on the Mathematical Practices

TI-Technology PoWs Aligned to the Common Core (30 March 2012)

We've re-visited Problems of the Week (PoWs) that take advantage of the TI-Nspire™, and developed teacher packets aligning each of our TI-PoWs to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Each TI-PoW now comes with PDFs that detail
      Standards
      The Strategy
      TI-Nspire
      Key Screen Shots
      Possible Responses
Students are invited to use the link "Submit your answer" and then "self-mentor" using specially designed hints, checks, and suggestions for extensions.

 

Focus on Student Practice (23 March 2012)

Suzanne Alejandre's article, which first appeared in the March 2012 issue of the CMC ComMuniCator, is based on her visits to a fifth grade classroom in Philadelphia. It concludes with related links at the Forum for freely downloading the PoW packet and other accompanying resources.

 

Math Forum Handouts from T³ Chicago (16 March 2012)

Did you miss us in the booth area or during our sessions at the recent T³ International Conference in Chicago? Want copies of our handouts? Feel free to access the printed matter distributed during the conference, including information on our Professional Development program and samples from our Problems of the Week program.

 

Dr. Math FAQ: What Are Leap Years? (17 February 2012)

2012 is a leap year, so this month ends on Wednesday, February 29th. In the leap year of 1996, the Forum began a free ask-an-expert service for math students and their teachers. Since then, Ask Dr. Math has helped millions understand why some years have 366 days, plus lots more mathematics about calendars.

 

T³ International Conference (9 February 2012)

The T³ program, sponsored by Texas Instruments, will host the annual T³ International Conference in Chicago, Illinois, March 2-4. Come network with teachers from across the US and abroad; learn from experienced educators; participate in hands-on and demonstration sessions—and visit the Math Forum's booth staffed by Suzanne Alejandre, Max Ray and Craig Russell:

• 10:00 to 5:30, Friday, March 2, 2012
• 9:00 to 5:00, Saturday, March 3, 2012

Max and Craig will also present Sessions 276 and 315:

Using Technology to Assess Mathematical Understanding (Without Getting Lost in the Technology)
11:15 - 12:45, Saturday, March 3

Crime Scene Investigation: Exploring Similarity the Common Core Way, with the TI-Nspire^TM Family of Handhelds
1:00 - 2:00, Saturday, March 3

PoW Planet (3 February 2012)

Want to share and collaborate on math problems with international classrooms? Come to the PoW Planet to exchange images, videos, and stories of the math in your community with classrooms in the U.S. and Canada, France, Macedonia, Mexico, Romania, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. This new project brings students from around the world to do math together and learn from each other. Check out the world map showing the locations of other PoW Planet participants, the schedule of Twitter chats, and more.

 

Solutions: 2012 Mathematics Game (1 February 2012)

Students' solutions to the 2012 Mathematics Game have now been posted. Submissions are still being accepted - including for the one last number that remains unsolved!

 

Scholar Search (22 January 2012)

Max Ray presented virtually to students and their families attending the University of Washington event using our Are you a Math Explorer? page.

 

100th Day of School (6 January 2012)

In the coming weeks, many students will be attending school for the 100th day this school year. The 100th Day can be a lot of fun - and a teachable moment! Counting up to 100 for the 100th day of school gives teachers many special opportunities to investigate place value. The discussions and links to Web resources found in the FAQ provide many ideas to make your 100th Day a memorable experience for your students.