Return to Learn Instructional Guidance for Secondary Mathematics
The Return to Learn: Launching Instruction series provides educators at all levels guiding questions and meaningful actions that might help the return to learning go more smoothly. The guidance is based upon the belief that progress in students’ academic growth cannot be made without attending to the safety, health, and emotional well-being of each student and teacher.
What would you like to see included in future math instructional guidance? After reading our Launching Instruction for Secondary Mathematics and/or Digital Tools guidance, please submit your recommendations using this survey.
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OKMath Monthly Meet Ups
Each month, math educators will have the chance to come together virtually for professional learning and networking. These meetings are for any math educators and will focus on the Return to Learn: Launching Instruction for Secondary Mathematics.
Monthly Meet-Up Dates:
- September 9, 2020
- October 14, 2020
- November 11, 2020
- December 9, 2020
- January 13, 2021
- February 10, 2021
- March 10, 2021
- April 14, 2021
- May 12, 2021
All meetings are held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Register here.
Daily Math Treats
Looking for a little daily digestible dose of mathematics? Follow the @okmathteachers account on Instagram. Each weekday, we post based on the following themes:
- Math Monday
- Tech Tuesday
- Wonder Wednesday
- Think Thursday
- Fun Friday (We know that all math is fun, but we had to keep alliteration throughout.)
We hope that you enjoy and interact with the content!
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Math Brainstorming and Support Groups
Don't forget about the numerous ways to stay connected to other OKMath educators.
Click on the image below to visit page 19 of the Return to Learn: Launching Instruction for Secondary Mathematics guidance document, then click on any groups you are interested in joining. Email Christine Koerner with any additional questions about staying connected.
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Are you new to teaching math in Oklahoma? Click here to view our OAS-M Toolkit, which will help you navigate the Oklahoma Academic Standards and Competencies for Mathematics and discover the plethora of free resources we have available. Welcome to the OKMath Community; we are happy to have you here!
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Many districts are making week-by-week decisions as to whether students will be receiving in-person, blended, or distance learning. This is challenging when trying to plan a series of lessons. In the Return to Learn: Launching Instruction for Secondary Mathematics guidance document, pages 7-8, we present a cycle of learning that has been adapted for analog (no-tech) and digital (tech-based) learning. Consider using these adaptations whether you are in-person, blended, or at a distance, so that your students (and you) are able to quickly transition from one method of instruction to another without requiring re-planning and additional stress.
National Awardee Spotlight
Congratulations to Brigit Minden, our latest PAEMST Math National Awardee! Brigit represented Oklahoma for the 2019 Secondary PAEMST Cycle and earned $10,000 along with national recognition.
Brigit teaches math at Central High Public School in Marlow. She was the district’s Teacher of the Year in 2016, was on the writing team for the Oklahoma Mathematics Frameworks for three years and currently serves on the OKMath Advisory Board. She uses hands-on learning such as ziplining dolls for right triangle trigonometry functions, building solar hot dog cookers for parabolas, and discovering conic sections made out of modeling clay. Minden has been teaching for 10 years.
“I am passionate in sharing that no one is ‘bad at math.’ Most people just haven't had the right experiences yet,” Minden said.
Watch the full award ceremony and read the White House press release.
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Become the next PAEMST State Finalist and National Awardee!
2020 Elementary Cycle (Grades K-6) Deadline: October 26th, 2020
Elementary teachers, make sure to submit your application!
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NOTE: Due to the challenging times, there is much flexibility this year. The lesson portion of the application can be one that was completed during 2019-20 or the fall of 2020. The video may be an in-person or virtual lesson, highlighting instruction as well as student interaction. While student interaction is highly encouraged, it is not mandatory this cycle. The recording can be done through the virtual platform used for instruction or by setting up a camera to record the teacher and the computer.
- If you have any questions about your PAEMST application, please email christine.koerner@sde.ok.gov
2021 Secondary Cycle (Grades 7-12) Nominations opening soon!
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Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring PAESMEM
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) recognize those who have made significant contributions to mentoring and thereby support the future productivity of the U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics, (STEM) workforce. The program was created to identify and recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed outstanding efforts in mentoring and have enhanced the participation of individuals (including persons with disabilities) who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in STEM disciplines and professions. Each Presidential Awardee receives a certificate signed by the President of the United States and a $10,000 award from NSF. Awardees are honored at an award ceremony which takes place in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to Dr. Joe Cecil, a professor in the computer science department at Oklahoma State University, for being a PAESMEM National Awardee for 2020.
Nominations are now open for the 2021 PAESMEM Awards. Nominate an individual or organization on the PAESMEM website.
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 Imagine Math, a comprehensive, supplemental, skills-based online math program, will be free to all fifth-grade and eighth-grade students during the 2020-21 school year. Imagine Math includes content that is aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics, including authentic assessments, adaptive learning pathways, embedded scaffolds and actionable data. When students need extra support, they can receive live, 1:1 differentiated instruction from certified math teachers in English or Spanish.
For a limited time, if a district signs up all of of their 5th and 8th grade students, Imagine Math will also provide a free license for all 6th and 7th graders. This promotion expires September 30.
The Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) is a community of mathematics educators, PK-20. They are a state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
The members of OCTM promote effective teaching of mathematics by providing teachers with resources, publishing newsletters and a journal, providing professional development opportunities through their annual conference, and connecting members to each other and to information beyond our state.
OCTM has been working hard to bring updated resources and professional learning opportunities for the 2020-2021 academic year. Click on the picture to see the September PD opportunities. Then, get additional resources, and join OCTM here!
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The mission of TODOS: Mathematics for ALL is to advocate for equity and high quality mathematics education for all students.
Do you know someone who would bring valuable experience, perspective, and judgment to the TODOS Board? The Board needs a broad representation of TODOS membership to enrich its discussions, inquiries, and decisions. Help the Nominations and Elections Committee identify energetic and committed individuals who are qualified to assume leadership roles in the organization. Details on the process, procedures, qualifications, and responsibilities are below. You can find the qualifications and duties in the TODOS Handbook. Self-nominations are appropriate and encouraged. The deadline to submit is October 15, 2020, at 7:00 pm CST to elections@todos-math.org.
Learn about the open positions here: https://www.todos-math.org/2021-election
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 For students in grades K-8:
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Virtual Math Festivals provide math games and activities for the whole school where students freely explore engaging mathematics in an online event. Available free for Title I elementary and middle schools.
For students in grades 2-8:
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Math Mondays introduce math-focused games and puzzles to play at home (30-minute lessons). Available in English and Spanish.
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Virtual Classroom visits provide mathematically deep activities, led by the mathcommunities.org staff, with creative use of online manipulatives and a focus on fun. Available free for Title I elementary and middle schools.
For students in grades 6-8:
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Adventures in Exploding Dots provides enrichment and academic support in arithmetic and algebra (45-minute lessons).
For K-12 Educators:
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Math Teachers' Circles feature in-depth explorations of math content and pedagogically focused seminars (1.5-hour professional development series).
Sign up starting September 7 at MathCommunities.org!
Register now for the 2020-2021 National Math Club. They have added even more activities so you will have online access to over 50 math games, explorations + problem sets – all free!
Whether you are teaching in person or virtually, the club materials are adaptable and can still help you make math fun. Register today for instant access and your mailed club kit.
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