Montana Math Monthly Newsletter- November 2019

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Montana Monthly Math Newsletter- November 2019

The Most Misunderstood Math Standards

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What are the most commonly misunderstood math standards? Achieve the core has compiled them for first through eighth grades. Learn what they are and how we should be interpreting them. Share this article at an upcoming PLC to engage in deep mathematical discussions. Find our Montana Content Standards for Mathematics page on the OPI website. 


This is Statistics 

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What can you do as an educator to encourage more students to study statistics? The American Statistical Association is spreading the word through its campaign, This is Statistics . Promotional tools, teaching resources, journals and more are all here. Help students at your school discover the excitement and power of statistics.


Illustrative Mathematics K-5 Pilot Curriculum 

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The IM K–5 Math beta pilot for the 2020–21 school year is now accepting applications. By participating in this pilot, you will get early access to the highly anticipated K–5 math curriculum, provide feedback on the curriculum and professional learning to influence future versions, and be a part of a community that is committed to creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. Check out IM 6-8 and high school curriculums available for free through Open Up Resources


Hour of Code- December 9-15

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This year's Hour of Code takes place December 9-15th. Join over 65,000 students from 180 countries in free coding activities! Don't forget to register your event so that you can be placed on the Hour of Code event map! 


Upcoming Free Montana Math Professional Development

Two Day Regional Math Trainings

  • Great Falls- Dec 9-10 (Elementary), Dec 11-12 (Secondary)
  • Billings- Jan 13-14 (Elementary), Jan 15-16 (Secondary)

STREAM Math Courses on the Teacher Learning Hub. Sign up today! 

  • You Decide How to Divide Grades 3-5 is offered Dec 1-22
  • Linear Relationships Grades 7-9 is offered Dec 1-22

Montana Elementary Math Community 

  • Next live Webinar- Wednesday, Dec 18 @ 4 pm

Thanks for reading!

Mathematics Instructional Coordinator - Marisa Graybill, 406-444-0706


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