February Montana Math Newsletter

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Office of Public Instruction

Montana Math Newsletter- February

Engaging Math Students When Teaching Remotely & Fractions! 

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Learn from the greats!

Robert Kaplinsky has released a series of videos on how to engage students in math when teaching remotely. He discusses Open Middle problems, real world math problems, and problem solving strategies that apply to both in person and remote setting teaching. Check them out! 

Graham Fletcher has released a series of videos this month on tools that changed the way he taught fractions. Check out his videos and resources to get inspired!  


PAEMST 2020-2021 Nominations Due March 1st 

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Do you know a great Montana science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teacher, teaching in grades 7-12, with five or more years of professional teaching experience? Please consider taking a few minutes to nominate that person for the 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Nominations due March 1st! Check out previous year's recipients on the PAEMST webpage.


Upcoming Free Montana Math Professional Development

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Sign up today for our February facilitated math courses on the Teacher Learning Hub. 

Upcoming courses running February 7-28:

Join our Montana Elementary Math Community!

Next live Webinar- Wednesday, February 3, at 4 pm (Zoom Link)


Marisa Graybill, Mathematics Coordinator, 406-444-0706

Check out the Mathematics Standards page for a curated list of 2020 math supports.


The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.