April 2024
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We are nearing the end of the school year, which means many of us are getting ready for state assessments, finalizing the final exams, and starting to plan the next school year. Whatever mode you're in, be sure to enjoy the beautiful weather and enjoy some down time. We have a lot coming up this summer in terms of workshops and learning opportunities, so we hope to see you at them over the summer!
Item Review Workshop
Meetings held virtually June 10-13, 2024
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is now accepting applications for the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) item review process for Grades 3-8 Math and ELA assessments. Item review is the process that allows Oklahoma educators to make expert judgements about newly written assessment items. Stipends will be provided for those who participate. Apply here by April 29, 2024, if you are interested in participating in the 2024 Item Review Workshop.
Standard Setting Workshop
Meetings held in-person in the Oklahoma City area June 17-21, 2024
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is now accepting applications for the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) standard setting process for Grades 3-8 Math and ELA assessments. Standard setting is the process that allows Oklahoma educators to make expert judgments about the content a student should master before he or she is reported in a specific performance level (e.g., Advanced, Proficient). During this process, participants will analyze assessment content and recommend cut scores for each performance level. Accommodations will be made for participants who live further than 65 miles from the workshop and stipends will be provided. Apply here by April 29, 2024, if you are interested in participating in the 2024 Standard Setting Workshop.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, in partnership with Math Solutions, will be offering regional elementary mathematics summer workshops in four regions of the state. These three-day workshops will focus on engaging and supporting students in developing foundational skills for understanding elementary mathematics concepts. PK-5 educators, as well as 6th grade educators in an elementary building, are encouraged to apply.
The OSDE will cover the cost to participate in the workshop.
Dates and Locations:
- Tuesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 6: Enid
- Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 13: Stillwater
- Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 19: Atoka
- Tuesday, June 25 - Thursday, June 27: Duncan
Only 80 spots (40 for grades PK-2, 40 for grades 3-5) are available at each location. Register today to attend one of the FREE math workshops.
The Central Oklahoma Math Teachers' Circle welcomes math enthusiasts from across all grades to join us for dinner and some fun problem-solving activities on Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on the University of Central Oklahoma campus in Edmond, OK.
We are excited to welcome Christine Koerner from the American Institutes for Research. She will be facilitating an activity called “Liar’s Bingo.” The meeting will be held on the UCO campus in the Education Building Room 102 from 6 - 8 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and will be served from 6 - 6:30 p.m.; then the fun begins!
Please let us know if you will be attending both the meal and event or just the event by registering below. Note that signing up for a meal is your commitment to attend as having an accurate count will allow us to use our funds as wisely as possible.
Register via the link below by Sunday, April 7, at 11:59 pm.
Math Teachers' Circle Meeting Registration
The REL Midwest has expanded its Teaching Fractions Toolkit professional learning cohort opportunity to Oklahoma, and it's looking for schools to participate! Currently, this free opportunity is open to sixth grade teachers, and participating teachers are eligible for a stipend. The professional learning includes:
- Teacher professional development on using evidence-based practices in fractions instruction to improve student outcomes.
- School and district math leader resources to help facilitate the professional development and support teachers in improving their fractions instruction.
- A summary of the research findings that are specific to your school and district.
For more information, click here or email ckoerner@air.org more information.
The Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics is accepting any and all article, review, or summary manuscripts. You do not need to be a member of the Oklahoma Council of Mathematics (OCTM) to submit a manuscript or article. You also do not have to submit a research-based article. Feel free t0 write about an activity you do in your classroom, summarize a published piece or review a professional resource. Anyone can submit a manuscript. You don't have to be a professor or researcher. In fact, some of the most meaningful pieces come from classroom teachers on the frontlines finding creative ways to teach math, deepen student learning, and spread joy in the math world! Yes, this means YOU! Not to mention, how awesome it is to be a published author in an official peer-reviewed journal!
We have four main manuscript categories:
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Teacher to Teacher - What activities work for your learners?
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Teacher Research - Share the research that you conducted in your classroom.
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Research Summary - Share the research that you are reading by sharing a summary of related literature.
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Professional Resources - What professional resources have you found helpful?
More information about the Oklahoma Journalof School Mathematics, guidelines for authors, reviewer information, and past volumes can be found here.
OKJSM - Fall 2023 - Volume 10 - Click Here
NOTE: If you are interested in submitting an article for our next edition, but need some support, ideas, writing assistance, or are interested in serving as a reviewer, we would be delighted to assist you! Please email Dr. Darlinda Cassel dcassel2@uco.edu or Kane Mach kane.mach@okstate.edu.
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