ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
November 21-23, 2022
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ACTIONABLE ITEMs
Time to Catch Up
Time to Catch Up
In the past, we have included days for the students to catch up on missed assignments and assessments. That same grace period is now given to you. If you have not done so already, please complete the following items:
Read the previous two newsletters (November 14 & November 7) and complete the actionable items.
Gather with your teams and submit lesson plans on time.
Review the posts on the Schoology Math Department group page that require a response or a comment and respond if necessary.
REMINDERS & IMPORTANT NOTES
WED., NOVEMBER 23 - SINGLE DAY SESSION
WED., NOVEMBER 24 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
WED., DECEMBER 14 - DECEMBER DEPARTMENT MEETING (DATE CHANGED!)
December Department Meeting - Change of Date
December Department Meeting - Change of Date
The December department meeting has been rescheduled from December 21 to Wednesday, December 14. Please make note in your calendars.
REPEATED ITEMS
PD & PLC Log of Hours
PD & PLC Log of Hours
Each year I record the PD & PLC attendance in a spreadsheet so that in May/June we all know which PD/PLC hours I need to sign on the PD/PLC logs that must be submitted. As you will see, some of you have accumulated many hours so far. The total number of hours on this spreadsheet for each individual does not include the building-based PD, the building-based PLCs, or other out of district workshops. You are responsible for recording those PD hours. View the spreadsheet HERE. I will continue to update the spreadsheet throughout the school year.
Resource Spreadsheet
Resource Spreadsheet
Recently, several conversations have taken place where I realized that some of you do not know about the location of the MATH DEPARTMENT resource spreadsheet. It contains many links to curricular support materials. Here is the DIRECT LINK to the spreadsheet. For future reference, the link (and many others) can be found on the math department website HERE.
PROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES WORTH SHARING
IM Blog - Help Students Know, Use, and Enjoy Quadratics
The most recent IM blog about quadratic functions is a good read for all. Click HERE to read it.
"In this unit [6], students are invited to explore quadratics’ unique structures, patterns, and uses before ever being asked to factor or multiply expressions. The emphasis is on understanding these patterns and relationships intimately before ever being asked to manipulate or solve equations."
Want Google Slide Versions of Open Middle Problems?
Want Google Slide Versions of Open Middle Problems?
Did you know that there are Google Slide versions of Open Middle problems? Dan Shuster created this growing collection and they're ready for you to use now. You can download them on the Open Middle home page by clicking on the gray button in the blue rectangle called "WANT GOOGLE SLIDE VERSIONS OF ALL PROBLEMS?"
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