ELA
The standards task force reconciliation team met on October 7-8 in Helena to finalize proposed revisions to the ELA and Literacy Standards. See their final version of proposed standards.
The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee adoption process kicked off with an orientation meeting on December 18 and will continue through January, meeting in person from January 6-8 for the first three sessions.
More information can be found on the OPI’s ELA Standards Revisions page.
Math
Economic Impact Surveys have been collected and will be provided to the Board of Public Education at their next meeting, moving the adoption process forward.
The Board of Public Education has determined that more time should be allotted for district implementation of the new math standards. The new implementation date is July 2026!
Professional learning is ongoing! Keep an eye out for opportunities at conferences and on the mathematics revision webpage to learn more about the new standards.
Guidance is being developed as we speak. To stay informed, visit the mathematics revision webpage. All published guidance documents will be visible on this page as they become available.
Math
December’s volume of the MT Math Minute is live and ready to view! Each month, our Math Coordinator compiles relevant features, classroom resources, IEFA implementation ideas, and sometimes, teacher spotlights! This month’s edition covers IEFA integration ideas and resources for grades K-12 organized by concept, digging deeper in proposed mathematical practice standard #2, a highlighted new book called Daphne Draws Data, student contest announcements, grant opportunities and more classroom resources!
Our Math Coordinator has been developing a series of resources designed for educators to delve into new mathematical practices. Each video will focus on one practice standard, highlighting the key differences between the 2011 and 2026 math practice standards. We will define student behaviors that exemplify each practice and provide clarity on effective learning tasks and teaching strategies that foster engagement with these practices. Two episodes are now available and each comes with an accompanying facilitator guide to help you explore how to leverage these for professional learning. New episodes of the series will be released monthly on the Mathematics Revision page.
EPISODE 1: Montana Mathematical Practice #1: Problem-Solving and Persevering MP #1 Facilitator Guide
EPISODE 2: Montana Mathematical Practice #2: Abstracting and Generalizing MP#2 Facilitator Guide
STUDENT CONTEST OPPORTUNITY!
The MCTM math contest is looking for students to create a fabulous design for an award sticker. Here are the parameters:
- The sticker must be 3"x 3"
- Any design form (digital, drawing, painting, etc) is welcome as long as it fits into the 3x3 dimensions.
- It can be square or round.
- It needs to celebrate the math contest and the mathematicians who compete in it.
- We'll add a specific color border to designate which level the award is. Keep that in mind in terms of design.
MCTM’s Mission: To encourage and celebrate young mathematicians in our state, the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics sponsors regional math contests where students can challenge themselves in content knowledge, application, and collaboration with their peers.
$100 Amazon gift card to the winner!!
Submit student designs HERE
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