The MCTM annual conference offers numerous
opportunities to learn about upcoming assessments. The conference is
being held in beautiful Traverse City on July 29-30. Additional
information, including a schedule of sessions, registration, and lodging, can
be found at the MCTM website.*Are you looking for the latest information on the M-STEP?
On Thursday, Pat King, Assistant Director of the Office of Standards and Assessment for Michigan’s Department of Education, will be delivering a keynote titled “Next Steps with M-STEP”.
She will then be joined by Ruth Anne Hodges and Kyle Ward for grade-banded breakout sessions on Thursday. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions as well as offer feedack.
*Are you looking for the latest information on the SAT?
On Wednesday, Kathy Berry, MCTM’s President-Elect as well as the Coordinator of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment for the Monroe County ISD, will be presenting a session titled “New SAT/PSAT- Preparing for the Mathematics Portion”
*Are you looking for ideas and strategies for Formative Assessment?
There are several sessions throughout the conference focusing on this including:
- “Tips for Incorporating
Formative Assessment Activities in Your Classroom” presented by Joanne
Philhower on Thursday
- “JumpStart Formative Assessment
Modules- an NCSM Resource” presented by Denise Brady on Wednesday
- “Stress-free Formative
Assessment: Concept Development and Re-engagement” presented by Diane
Rogers and Danielle Seabold on Wednesday
Questions can be directed to Kevin Dykema.
