During this time of year, teachers are working their hardest to summarize three-quarters of a year worth of learning to ensure students are ready for
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Let’s Celebrate Pi Day!!!!
Article written by Tiesa Maltby of Gage Public Schools Pi Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to study that great irrational
Top 10 Free Elementary Fraction Apps
The word “fractions” can immediately strike up fear in any elementary teacher or student. The topic has been very misunderstood because of preconceived notions that
7 Quick and Fun Ways to Write in Math
“You want me to what?” Many of us have been in faculty meeting lately where the topic of choice is “Literacy Across the Curriculum.” Let’s
5 Ways to Help Students Make Sense of Problems and Persevere in Solving Them
As students develop into emergent mathematicians, the Standards for Mathematical Practice highlight certain habits or tendencies that describe mathematically proficient students. However, these standards seem to be
ARCHIVE: OKMath Fall 2013 Presentation
With the Spring Regional Meetings underway, I have packaged what I presented last fall. I hope you find this PowerPoint/Keynote useful. If you are planning on
ARCHIVE: Top 3 Clickers for the Math Classroom
When I started teaching, the biggest challenge for me was assessment. It seemed like I was always two to three days behind in discovering what
Top 5 Things Principals Need to Know to Support Math Instruction
[Lasso icon designed by Sam Neckles from the Noun Project] At some level, principals have always been the instructional leader of their building. With new assessments and standards,
ARCHIVE: New Director of Elementary Mathematics
Hello OKMathTeachers! My name is Jennifer Lamb and I am the new Director of Elementary Mathematics for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. I am
ARCHIVE: Changing our Perspective of Mathematics Education – November 2
Changing our Perspective of Math Education: At A Glance What: Changing our Perspective of Mathematics Education Who: Pre-K to Algebra 1 Math teachers from Kingfisher, Okarche,
ARCHIVE: K20 Center Common Core – October 2 or October 3
K20 Common Core: At A Glance What: K20 Common Core Workshop Who: Perfect for math, science, social studies, and English teachers of all grades, plus
ARCHIVE: Analyzing Standards at the Domain Level Using Chalk Talk
This PLC Prompt is located on my Evernote account so that anytime I update my notes to improve this activity, they will be automatically reflected
ARCHIVE: K20 STEM Grants – Due August 26, 2013
K20 STEM: At A Glance What: K20 STEM Grants Who: Elementary Schools interested in STEM When: 2013-2014 School Year Submit: by August 26, 2013 Description:
ARCHIVE: OKMath Spring 2013 Presentation
With the Fall Regional Meetings nearly underway, I have packaged a new version of what I presented last spring. I hope you find this PowerPoint/Keynote
ARCHIVE: MSP Mini Grant Opportunity – Due August 6, 2013
The OSDE STEM team is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for all Oklahoma schools with the MSP Mini Grant 2013! This grant can range