May 2012 President's Message
Don't Let Your Students Dis Math
This is the first of many opportunities I will have to share some of my thoughts with you. Having spent most of my career teaching upper elementary and middle school mathematics, I hope to bring a perspective from the classroom that may be new and may challenge your thinking about how we teach mathematics in ways that support student understanding and success. I would like to begin my term with a challenge to everyone who has a passion for mathematics. Read more5/3/2012 03:57:34 PM |
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Hollywood is coming to the High School Institute in Los Angeles!
Just added to the program—Mayim Bialik! The Big Bang Theory actress is also a neuroscientist and teacher with a passion for math, science, and education. Dr. Bialik and Katie Martinez, a mathematics teacher from Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, will co-host a dynamic session about TI-Nspire™ CX activities that can enhance teaching and learning in your classroom. As a special opportunity, they’ll conclude their session with an open Q&A. Brought to you by Texas Instruments and NCTM.5/21/2012 09:43:30 AM |
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Early Bird Registation ends May 25
Join us in Atlanta, July 31–August 2, for NCTM’s Interactive Institute on Algebra Readiness for grades 3–8. This Institute offers the latest strategies to better prepare your students for high school, higher education, and beyond. Learn strategies that will help you to teach the Common Core State Standards while giving your students the tools they need to succeed. Register by May 25 to take advantage of our lowest registration rates.5/21/2012 10:06:00 AM |
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2012 Affiliate Leaders Conference
Register now for the Affiliate Leaders Conference this summer. The theme is "Leadership: Meeting Challenges in a Time of Change.” Plan to have your Affiliate represented at this conference with a team of at least two current and potential Affiliate leaders. Join us in Atlanta, August 3-5, 2012, to strengthen Affiliate leadership as we meet the challenges in this time of change. Space is limited, so register now.5/1/2012 12:36:10 PM |
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Read the Annual Meeting Daily News
Read the Daily News to see what happened at the NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition this week in Philly. Thank you to our VOLUNTEERS who did so much to make it a great meeting. See you at the Regionals this fall, and be sure to mark your calendar for next year's annual meeting in Denver!4/28/2012 10:06:08 AM |
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2012 Lifetime Achievement Awardees
Gail F. Burrill and Francis (Skip) Fennell have been selected by the Mathematics Education Trust to receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented annually to honor those educators who have exhibited a lifetime of achievement in mathematics education at the national level.4/20/2012 03:15:35 PM |
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