Program Manager's Message:
As the year comes to a close for most of us, it's time for reflection. What went well this year? What could have gone better? What lessons are you going to tuck into your top desk drawer for first thing you read in August?
As you reflect, don't forget that there are a lot of PD activities this summer to enjoy!
Upcoming Professional Development
Collaboration Meetings
Do you want to network with other math teachers across the state? What about an opportunity to share questions you have for KSDE? Do you want to brainstorm ideas on implementing effective teaching practices? Then join our monthly collaboration meetings.
Math Curriculum Leaders Collaboration
Theme: Collaborative Discussion Ideas/Summer Reading Ideas
May 24, 3pm (Zoom Link)Math Teacher Collaboration
Theme: Collaborative Discussion Ideas/Summer Reading Ideas
May 24, 4pm (Zoom Link)
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KSDE Summer Academies
Come join your colleagues for fun, relaxation and learning as we continue to grow as educators!
KSDE Summer Teacher Treks
Teacher Treks have evolved from the Family Friendly Phenomena Series from last year. This year we are joining forces with other disciplines to help see how theses great experiences might benefit all our content areas! Join other educators this summer to learn about some of the best sites around our state! Bring your family and enjoy this state-cation as we explore some of the wonders and phenomena this great state has to share. Click the registration button below to learn more.
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
Experience, explore, and learn from the author himself, Dr. Peter Liljedahl, in this whole day workshop
"Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K–12 helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. This guide: Provides the what, why, and how of each practice and answers teachers’ most frequently asked questions, includes firsthand accounts of how these practices foster thinking through teacher and student interviews and student work samples, offers a plethora of macro moves, micro moves, and rich tasks to get started, organizes the 14 practices into four toolkits that can be implemented in order and built on throughout the year. When combined, these unique research-based practices create the optimal conditions for learner-centered, student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning, and have the power to transform mathematics classrooms like never before."
Dates and locations
June 16 Fort Hays State University | June 30 Topeka Public Schools | July 28 Virtual
Registration information coming soon!!!
Successes Around the State
School/District Highlight
Connecting Multiple Representations
Students in Mrs. Peterson's Fundamentals of Algebra class have been exploring proportional relationships throughout the year. As students shifted to linear relationships, Mrs. Peterson noticed that students had not connected using tables and graphs as a tool to answer math questions. Solution: revisit proportional relationships (y = kx) using tabular and graphical representations to answer and solve questions. Students displayed their tables and graphs, and then individually compared and contrasted similarities and differences between tables and graphs. (What makes our table or graph different? How are they the same?) After working independently, students shared what they noticed. Mrs. Peterson’s favorite moment was when a student exclaimed, “Did you know that [when you use a table or graph], you get the same answer?” Next time, students will use tables and graphs to solve linear situations (y=mx+b). Having another method (such as using tables or graphs) to solve linear situations will help when students learn how to solve linear equations symbolically.
Have a lesson or success you'd like to share?
Email STEM@ksde.org to be highlighted in the next issue!
Theme: The Art of Teaching
October 19-21, Wichita at the Hyatt Regency and Century II Convention Center
Teaching is an art. It takes skill that not everyone possesses. It also requires a holistic mindset and commitment to the betterment of others, most notably students. The art of teaching is not confined to the classroom teacher. Effective, impactful teaching involves the “art” of not only the classroom or subject teacher, but also the administrator, counselor, para-professional, etc... The 2022 conference is focused on highlighting this “art” practiced by all, regardless of their role in schools, who are committed to the success of each student in Kansas.
Things to remember:
Call for Session Proposal: We will begin receiving proposals sometime in May. In the meantime, start thinking about ideas you may have for presentation. More information to come.
Student Art Contest: The contest will be similar to prior years, but the submission deadline will be in September. More information to come.
Registration: The event page, including the online registration form, will go live by the end of May. More information to come.
Math Teaching Tools & Practices
Mathematical Representations
A Window into Student Thinking: A representation created by a student is a window into their mind. For a teacher, a student’s representation is an invitation to learn about how that student is reasoning about a problem they are working to solve.
NCTM's Use and Connect Mathematical Representation: Effective teaching of mathematics engages students in making connections among mathematical representations to deepen understanding of mathematics concepts and procedures and as tools for problem solving.
Elementary Tools & Practices
Click the arrow on the right to access information for elementary teachers and classrooms.
Click the arrow on the right to access information for elementary teachers and classrooms.
Inside Mathematics
The Inside Mathematics Problem Solving problems are non-routine math problems designed to promote problem-solving in your classroom. Each problem is divided into five levels of difficulty to allow access and scaffolding for students into different aspects of the problem and to stretch students to go deeper into mathematics complexity.
Slides and Jamboard Template
Have you seen Mrs. Park Shine's freebies? Run and check out her amazing slides and Jamboard templates.
K-5 Math
K-5 Math great site that contains K-5 teaching resources. Their mission is to transform the teaching and learning of mathematics, improving outcomes for all students in elementary and middle school.
Open Middle Tasks
Real World Tasks: Have you used Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Tasks and Real-World Problems? Great resources of math tasks that promote problem solving and reasoning.
Geogebra + Illustrative Mathematics
Do you use Illustrative Mathematics to supplement lessons ad GeoGebra as a tool? Access free Illustrative Math in GeoGebra now!
Secondary Tools & Practices
Click the arrow on the right to access information for elementary teachers and classrooms.
Click the arrow on the right to access information for elementary teachers and classrooms.
Online Calculator Apps
Desmos Graphing Calculator - Graph functions, plot data, evaluate equations, explore transformations, and much more – for free! Also available as an app on Google Play and Apple App Store
Calculate84 - a graphing calculators for iPhones
CALC 84 - a graphing calculator 83/84
Wabbitemu - creates a Texas Instruments graphing calculator right on your Windows, Mac, or Android device.
Inside Mathematics
The Inside Mathematics Problem Solving problems are non-routine math problems designed to promote problem-solving in your classroom. Each problem is divided into five levels of difficulty to allow access and scaffolding for students into different aspects of the problem and to stretch students to go deeper into mathematics complexity.
Desmos Classroom Activities
Access digital math activities that engage students into problem solving, thinking and reasoning. Premade Desmos activities are available but teachers can create their own.
Open Middle Tasks
Real World Tasks: Have you used Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Tasks and Real-World Problems? Great resources of math tasks that promote problem solving and reasoning.
Geogebra + Illustrative Mathematics
Do you use Illustrative Mathematics to supplement lessons ad GeoGebra as a tool? Access free Illustrative Math in GeoGebra now!
Additional Professional Learning Opportunities
Olathe Summer Conference
A New View for 2022
Registration is open for our Olathe Summer Conference 2022! Check out the details and information about the conference below, including registration instructions.
This year's dates: June 1, 2, 3
Location: This summer's conference will be in-person at Olathe Northwest High School. All sessions will be live and in-person. No virtual sessions are being offered this year and sessions will not be recorded for later viewing.
Theme: A New View for 2022
Our Keynote Speakers:
Wednesday, June 1: Jimmy Casas and Salome Thomas-EL
Thursday, June 2: Jeff Zoul and Joy Kelly
Friday, June 3: Tabatha Rosproy and Scott Fluke
Additional Opportunities from Outside KSDE
NSCM Annual Conference
NCSM is happy to announce the 54th NCSM Annual Conference! Whether you are a first-timer or a veteran of NCSM annual conferences, join us for three exciting days in Anaheim, California, focused on important issues for leaders in mathematics education.
Take this opportunity to enlarge your network of colleagues who can assist you in building and supporting your local mathematics program and to meet new friends who share your interests and love of mathematics education. Become a part of NCSM, the mathematics leadership organization for educational leaders that provides professional learning opportunities to support and sustain improved student achievement
Plan now to make the trip to Anaheim where exciting opportunities await you at the 2022 Annual Conference!
Theme
The theme of the 2022 NCSM Annual Conference is: Imagine. Inspire. Influence. Make an IMPACT! Learn more about the conference here.
NCTM Annual Conference
Considered the “Superbowl event of the year,” NCTM Annual Meetings bring together thousands of mathematics educators from all over the world to collaborate, network, learn, inspire, and much more. With over hundreds of education sessions to choose from and attend, you can always expect to walk away with more knowledge and inspiration to implement into your classrooms.
Theme
The theme of the 2022 NCTM Annual Conference is: One Mathematics, Many Voices: Sharing Our Collective Stories of Rehumanizing Mathematics Teaching and Learning. Learn more about the conference here.
Geometry in Construction / AMPED on Algebra training coming to Lawrence
June 6-9, 2022 at Greenbush Resource Center in Lawrence
Early Bird Pricing - $1,695 per person before April 1 --- Standard Pricing - $1,895 per person after April 1
Registration accepted through mid-May
Includes math curriculum, CTE curriculum, activities, tests, quizzes, answer keys, training, and licensing.
Must bring math instructor and CTE instructor to the trainings
Both registrations eligible for Perkins reimbursement and College credit is available
Geometry in Construction Details
Website - https://contextuallc.com/gic
Specifics - https://contextuallc.com/gic/workshop-specifics/
Registration - https://contextuallc.com/gic/lawrence/
AMPED on Algebra Details
Website - https://contextuallc.com/amped/
Specifics - https://contextuallc.com/amped/workshop-specifics/
Registration Page - https://contextuallc.com/amped/lawrence/
YouCubed
They offer workshops at Stanford University (and periodically online) to learn how to conduct a youcubed-inspired summer camp in your own school district. Each 2-day session focuses on the teaching approach that was used in our 2015 summer camp and implemented by teachers across the US in 2019. A study of the nationwide implementation showed a significant increase in student mathematics achievement after the camp and in the following school year. The workshop includes a copy of the camp curriculum and a certificate verifying 10 Professional Development Hours (1 CEU). The next session is scheduled for May 17 and 18, 2022 at Stanford, click here to learn more about it. Other professional development and workshops are available here.
Texas Instrument May Webinars
Enhance the student learning experience in your classroom using TI graphing calculators and software. All live webinars are led by T³™ instructors with extensive classroom experience to help you leverage teaching resources, implement engaging activities and build on your expertise. Take the opportunity to ask instructors questions and get answers in real time. Learn more here.
NCTM Webinar Library
Did you know that the National Council of Teaching Mathematics has a webinar library on recent shifts in Math Teaching practice? Check out their topics here.
Grow Your PLN!
They are amazing tools for personalized professional learning and great communities to network with other educators and leaders. Check out @KSDETCHRLEADERS and @KATMWebmaster on twitter and Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics on Facebook. #KSMath
PodCasts
Looking for a good math podcast? Wondering how to create a classroom culture where students don't want to stop exploring mathematics when the bell rings? Kyle Pearce from TapIntoTeenMinds.com and Jon Orr from MrOrr-IsAGeek.com team up to uncover how we can Make Math Moments That Matter for every student in the math classroom from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Discover how you can build easy to plan and fun to deliver maths lessons that kids will not only love but also learn from using the Making Math Moments That Matter 3-Part Framework.
