ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
November 20-22, 2023
Newsletter
November 20-22, 2023
The ECST Mathematics Department goal for the 2023-2024 school year is to improve the modeling and reasoning conceptual categories reported on standardized assessments by implementing new strategies learned and developed during professional development and professional learning communities.
ACTIONABLE ITEMs
Are we interested In Math Department Polos? Let us know! Fill out the Google Form Here: Google Form Link
International Day of Mathematics will be coming up sooner than we think! Let's begin brainstorming ideas before our next department meeting and discuss further... :)
REMINDERS & IMPORTANT NOTES
Wednesday, November 22 - SINGLE DAY SESSION
Thursday, November 23 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Wednesday, December 20 - Mathematics Department Meeting
On Wednesday (10/4), the NJ state board of education approved the new math standards (NJSLS-M). Moving forward, a change to the standards will be highlighted each week in the newsletter.
Educators from across the state worked collaboratively to develop the proposed revisions over the past year. The following link takes you to the proposed revisions.
You can also view the NJDOE presentation on the proposed revisions delivered at the State Board of Education on April 5, 2023 as well as at regional meetings:
2023 NJSLS-Math Crosswalk Document HS Only (UPDATED!)
PROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES WORTH SHARING
Artificial intelligence will enhance learning if we use it right: Check out this link and discover more about AI. It might feel like deja vu...
An interesting perspective on why this educator doesn't assign homework...what do you think? Check it out here...
Check out this article and find some new ways to incorporate AI in your lesson planning!