VCTM January eNewsletter
- Important Upcoming Dates for Math Educators & Students
- Second Annual Vermont Statewide Math Fair 2018
- Report on VCTM Fall Conference 2017
- PAEMST
- Math Morsels Meetings
- Expanding Horizons
- NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition
- ATMNE Fall Conference 2018
- Middle School Webinar Series
Important Upcoming Dates for Math Educators & Students
February 15, 2018 Registration Deadline for VCTM Statewide Math Fair
March 2-4, 2018 T-cubed Summer International Conference (San Antonio, TX)
April 7, 2018 Statewide Math Fair (Burlington, VT)
April 25-28, 2018 NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition (Washington, D.C.)
December 6-7 2018 ATMNE Fall Conference (Warwick, RI)
Second Annual Vermont Statewide Math Fair 2018
The Vermont Council of Teachers of Mathematics is proud to announce our sponsorship for the Second Annual Statewide Math Fair. We would like to welcome all Vermont students to participate in this event, which will again be hosted at the University of Vermont on April 7, 2018.
We call upon all K-12 teachers and parents to encourage any of their students to submit a project. The registration deadline for math fair projects is February 15, 2018. Students can register quickly and easily through our online form.
Last year we found that this event generated a lot of excitement about mathematics while also providing students an opportunity to attain evidence for proficiency in content and transferable skills through a more flexible pathway and low-stakes competition. Building on last year's successes, we're offering even more detailed information on registration, project idea generation, scoring criteria and more. This all can be found at the VCTM event page.
We hope you will consider getting your students involved in this exciting math opportunity!
Report on 2017 VCTM Fall Conference
In October 2017, VCTM was joined by educators from around the region for a day of thoughtful collaboration in some important current topics in mathematics education. On the premise of "Math is For Everyone," our attendees engaged in dialogue on a diversity of K-12 topics, from equity & access in the mathematics classroom, to personalized learning, to proficiency-based grading and learning & more. While VCTM hopes that all attending walked away with newfound knowledge and renewed ideas for best practices in mathematics learning and teaching, VCTM reflects fondly on this successful event. With appreciation to St. Michael’s College for hosting our event, much thanks to our participating vendors, and a special gratitude to our many participants that offered feedback, we’re proud to have produced another captivating conference and look forward to fall 2018!
PAESMT
Do you know an excellent elementary mathematics teacher? Please nominate them for this prestigious award! The PAEMST organization is accepting nominations in the 2017-2018 school year for teachers of mathematics in grades K-6. The nomination process is easy; fill out a simple online form at www.paemst.org. The teacher you nominate will be notified about how to further apply, with the possibility of winning a $10,000 award! Please consider your colleagues (or a self-nomination) for this award. If you have further questions, contact the PAEMST Vermont State Coordinator for Mathematics, Lara White, at laradawnwhite@gmail.com.
NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition
VCTM will be reviving its Math Morsels meetings by hosting a math social event in each of the seven VCTM zones in the state this spring. You will get a change to do some math, socialize, and discuss issues of relevance to you with teachers from neighboring districts. Keep an eye out for notification of these fun events! Please see the NCTM event webpage for all pertinent information.
Expanding Horizons
As announced in prior newsletters, you should consider inviting a guest speaker from a Vermont college or university to address your students through the FREE Expanding Horizons program offered by the Vermont State Math Coalition. Simply visit the website, choose a topic of interest from the list, and contact the presenter directly to set it up.
NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition
NCTM will be hosting the Annual Meeting & Exposition, Empowering the Mathematics Community, in April 2018. With an exciting list of keynote speakers and sessions alike, as well as the much-anticipated release of Catalyzing Change, this is sure to be a memorable event.
ATMNE Fall Conference
The Rhode Island Mathematics Teachers Association (RIMTA) will be hosting this year's ATMNE conference in Warwick, RI. Please visit the ATMNE 2018 webpage for a list of featured speakers, call for presenters, and further information on what should be an exciting event in our region.
Middle School Statistics Webinar Series
The California Mathematics Project is offering a series of webinars on the topics of equity, statistical reasoning and modeling in the teaching and learning of middle school statistics. Please check out the flyer for more information about registration and what exactly is offered in each seminar.
