Texas Instruments is sponsoring a workshop, “Exploring Common Core Topics in Mathematics with TI-Nspire Technology,” June 16-18 in Frankfort. The workshop is designed for algebra, geometry and statistics teachers who need support in transitioning to state standards for mathematics. It addresses key topics across conceptual categories for mathematics and essential technology skills for the TI-Nspire handheld and TI-Nspire Teacher Software. [...]
Teams of two to three teachers are invited to participate in a mathematics training session presented by Kentucky Educational Television on June 19 in Lexington. The training will be led by nationally recognized mathematics educator and writer Linda Sheffield, who will lead a hands-on workshop on fraction multiplication and division and proportional reasoning. The day will include an introduction to [...]
Registration is open for the late spring session of the Stock Market Game through April 18. Students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in the eight-week interactive, educational simulation and competition that teaches personal finance, economics, technology and team-building skills. Teachers use the program to enhance mathematics, social studies, economics, business and technology classes by reinforcing economic and investing [...]
Illustrative Mathematics, which shares resources for teachers and teacher leaders to give children an understanding of mathematics, has redesigned its website with additional resources online now for grades K-5. Resources for grades 6-8 will be coming soon. The site provides instructional and assessment tasks, lesson plans and other resources for teachers, assessment writers, and curriculum developers. Click here to visit [...]
Teachers across the state and country are trying to help parents understand today’s mathematics instruction and why it will help their children develop a deeper understanding of mathematics concepts.
A Kentucky School for the Deaf mathematics teacher is utilizing an online homework and testing system that she helped align with the Kentucky Core Academic Standards.
Nominations are open for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching. Anyone may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers (including computer science teachers) who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2014-15 award year. Teachers may also apply directly. The [...]
Formative assessment lessons through the Math Design Collaborative bring students a deeper understanding.
The Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) is seeking speaker proposals relevant to middle and high school mathematics content for the 2015 KCM Conference, "Engage!" which will be held March 9-10 in Lexington. The KCM conference provides an opportunity for educators to connect statewide, to develop their professional networks and to nourish their passions for teaching mathematics. The 2015 conference, which will [...]
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Kentucky has been featured in numerous state and national media sources recently for the improved performance in college- and career-readiness rates and graduation rates. As commissioner, I have been very proud of the efforts of teachers, administrators, students and education partners in implementing Senate Bill 1 (2009) which required more rigorous standards, assessments, accountability [...]