Apply for a MCTM conference scholarship

New Scholarship for Teachers

Want to attend the MCTM Annual Conference and Institute this year in Traverse City to hear Dan Meyer, Cathy Williams, and many others but finances are an issue?  With cutbacks in school/district professional development monies, many more teachers are paying for PD opportunities from their own funds. The MCTM Scholarship Committee is excited to offer a new opportunity to MCTM members: $500 Teacher Conference Scholarships for the MCTM Annual Institute and Conference! 

Any teacher who is an Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) member is eligible to apply for the scholarship (except for current MCTM Board Members).  Scholarship applications and guidelines can be found below.   Applications are due on May 20, 2016, with recipients notified by June 10, 2016. Up to five $500 scholarships will be awarded.
 
The application is made up of an information form as well as a brief, typed proposal (two pages maximum), a letter of support that describes your role in mathematics education (preferably from your current administrator), and confirmation that you are a current member.  Details are available at the link above.
 
Applications are due no later than May 20, 2016, and are to be emailed with attachments to info@mictm.org.

Questions about the scholarship?  Please contact Scholarship Selection Committee Chair, Christine Kincaid Dewey at dewey@wcskids.net.

Register now for the MCTM annual conference - supporting assessment

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.

MCTM December Newsletter

Attend the 62nd MCTM Annual Conference in August

CCSS?

Formative Assessment?
Math & Technology?
Ideas for helping ALL students deeply learn mathematics?

You're in the right place!
The 2011 MCTM Annual Conference will be held again at Dakota HS in Macomb, Michigan. You can plan to learn more about the Common Core State Standards, the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium, teacher evaluation and the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice, and more!

The pre-conference institutes will be held on Tuesday, August 2, and Wednesday, August 3, 2011 (morning only on Wednesday) and the conference will be held full days on Wednesday, August 3, and Thursday, August 4, 2011.

This year, there are a ton of incentives for first-timers and for bringing along a colleague. Come join fellow math educators to learn more about

• Common Core State Standards for Math
• STEM
• Supporting students struggling in Mathematics: Special Ed and RtI

Check out the schedule, learn more, and register to attend at the 2011 MCTM Conference Information page.

See you there!

GLCE-Common Core Crosswalks RELEASED

Just released!!

Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) has posted the DRAFT crosswalks that compare the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations to the Common Core State Standards for Math. Schools and districts should use these tools as you begin conversations in your district around transitioning to the Common Core State Standards.

There are two forms for every grade K-8. Both forms indicate which content "remains the same" and which content is "moving in" and "moving out" of a grade. However, the longer form shows where that content is from or is going.

Posting these draft documents is a service provided by MCTM. Please support YOUR professional organization by becoming a member today!

Stay tuned for the high school crosswalks.