Mathematics essay deadline announced
The deadline for the annual Association for Women in Mathematics essay contest is Jan. 31.
Incorporating the math practice standards for students
The 8 Mathematical Practices are considered the behaviors that all teachers should try to elicit from their students in order to help make them stronger mathematicians and problem solvers.
AWM sponsoring mathematics essay contest
The Association for Women in Mathematics’ (AWM) annual essay contest is open to students in grades 6-12 and college undergraduates. The contest is designed to increase awareness of women’s ongoing contributions to the mathematical sciences. The essays should be based primarily on an interview with a woman currently working in a mathematical sciences career. Essays must be 500 to 1,000 [...]
Carroll County going ‘All in for Algebra’
Trimble is one of 26 Carroll County School District teachers participating in a cutting-edge grant through the Kentucky Department of Education to increase student achievement in STEM subjects by increasing collaboration between postsecondary institutions and K-12 teachers and administrators.
Math matters question of the month
Share your thoughts about December’s math question with The Kentucky Department of Education mathematics consultants.
Globalizing your mathematics class
While a global curriculum has many obvious intersections in most subject areas, the one content area that seems at odds is mathematics. But on a deeper examination, even mathematics can be infused with a global approach.
Imagine the benefits of performance tasks
Clark County's Maggie Doyle shares how she learned that integrating a performance task into a unit in her high school mathematics classroom doesn't have to mean sacrificing content or pacing.
Why engage in professional learning communities/teams?
The professional learning community is a buzzword in the educational world, with schools and districts setting up schedules and mandating PLC time. Some educators, however, wonder if the original intent and purpose of professional learning communities has been lost.
Math matters question of the month
Share your thoughts about November's math question with the Kentucky Department of Education mathematics consultants.
Kentucky teachers are called to action with #ObserveMe
Robert Kaplinsky’s, a mathematics teacher specialist in California, says teachers can open their classroom doors and inspire each other to build a culture of continuous improvement.