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The Mathematical Actions and Processes (MAPs) focus on developing mathematical literacy for life and work. Based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards and Five Mathematical Proficiencies, educators engage students in the Mathematical Actions and Processes to reflect the holistic nature of mathematics as a discipline.
In this article, we will highlight the first MAP, where students are expected to "Develop a Deep and Flexible Conceptual Understanding" across all grade levels in mathematics. Students will be able to develop an understanding of how and when to apply and use the mathematics they know to solve problems. This means that students should not only learn mathematical procedures and facts but also understand the underlying principles that connect them. This process will encourage students to make connections between mathematics and real-world situations, showing them the practical relevance of what they are learning.
Below is an example of adding numbers with a flexible conceptual understanding.
199 + 199 = 200 + 200 = 400
400 - 2 = 398
In the example, it was initially recognized that 200 + 200 = 400. Knowing that 199 is one less than 200, two was subtracted from 400 to conclude that 199 + 199 = 398.
Watch this video to hear educators discuss the value of building conceptual understanding in mathematics and share their approaches to teaching concepts in the classroom.
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Grades 3-8 Teachers
The assessment materials provide valuable insights into the test and item specifications for each grade level's standardized assessments. These resources are available on the Office of Assessments page and the OKMath Frameworks landing page.
The materials include a Test Blueprint, detailed item specifications for each standard, and sample assessment items for many objectives. Take advantage of these helpful materials to ensure students are ready for the upcoming testing season!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is excited to offer a free, self-paced professional learning opportunity for educators: Navigating the Oklahoma Mathematics Standards. While this course was developed with new math educators in mind, it is an excellent resource for all educators who want to deepen their understanding of Oklahoma's Mathematics Standards.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Mathematics Guiding Principles and Mathematical Actions and Processes, offering opportunities to engage with the standards in new and meaningful ways. Whether looking to strengthen a foundation in mathematics education or dig deeper into the math learning strands, this course delivers practical insights and strategies to enhance instruction.
Access this professional learning at your convenience on OSDE Connect. New users to OSDE Connect will create a free account to access this learning.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering a series of training sessions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the spring semester. These virtual sessions are designed to help educators understand how to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and classroom activities. Each event focuses on practical strategies and tools that can enhance learning experiences. Each session will run from 6:00-7:00 PM and is led by Dr. Karen Leonard, Program Manager of Educational Technology and Micro-credentialing. To participate, you can register for individual sessions using the links provided below.
Past sessions have been recorded and are accessible using the links below:
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The 2025 Advanced Placement® Summer Institute is offered to new and experienced AP® and Pre-AP® teachers. This AP training offers a wide variety of courses over the course of four weeks. Teachers attending the NSU Advanced Placement Summer Institute will conclude their experience with renewed enthusiasm and be equipped with new ideas and resource materials to use in their classrooms.
This program is in partnership with the State Department of Education for Oklahoma Teachers. Upcoming AP Mathematics training sessions include:
- June 9-12, in-person: Calculus AB and Statistics
- June 23-26, in-person: Precalculus
- July 14-17, online: Calculus AB
- July 21-24, online: Calculus, Precalculus, and Statistics
Visit the Northeastern State University webpage to learn more and register.
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Item review is the process that allows Oklahoma stakeholders to make expert judgments about newly written assessment items before they are field-tested on an OSTP/CCRA assessment. This five day workshop will be held in-person in the OKC metro area.
- Dates: June 16-20, 2025 from 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
- Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025
- Application: 2025 Item Review Workshop
- Stipend provided.
Questions? Contact Corinne Beasler, Project Manager, Mathematics Assessment.
Oklahoma requires all public and public charter elementary and middle schools to offer instruction aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science.
, a non-profit organization based out of Brown University, has partnered with the OSDE to provide free computer science/mathematics integration professional learning opportunities and free and open curriculum. By joining the free Bootstrap professional learning cohorts and implementing the free and open computer science/mathematics curriculum, middle school teachers can seamlessly integrate computer science concepts into their math instruction. High school math teachers can also enhance their lessons, making math more engaging and relevant by incorporating computer science concepts.
Teachers now have two professional learning options to choose from:
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Grades 5-9: Topics include properties of numbers (commutative, associative, distributive, and identity properties), expressions, exponents, order of operations, functions, and more.
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Grades 8-12: Topics include describing data, using data to answer questions, word problems, linear models, quadratic models, and more.
Join us for an engaging professional development workshop to explore how to integrate computer science and math through the Bootstrap curriculum.
The training includes:
- Asynchronous online work from May 12 to June 8 (approximately an hour each week)
- An in-person workshop from June 9-13 in Oklahoma City
- Three virtual follow-up sessions from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on:
- Tuesday, September 9
- Tuesday, November 18
- Tuesday, December 9
Participants may receive a stipend of up to $300 ($150 for completing the individual online work and in-person workshop and $150 for attending all three virtual follow-up sessions).
are due by 5:00 p.m. on May 5. For more information, email , Project Manager of Computer Science Education, or , Project Manager of Mathematics.
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