What has grown into an amazing community of #OKMath Teachers, the seedling of an idea that was hatched not quite 2 years ago has passed
Year: 2014
ARCHIVE: Oklahoma Math 2014 Assessment Update
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
Three Practices in the Secondary Math Classroom
Today’s article is written by Kim Bonifield of Tulsa Technology Center I would like to share three practices that I use to transform and enhance
ARCHIVE: Calculator Policy Memo
Last Wednesday, March 19, I sent out the Calculator Policy Memo to provide some clarity on the many rules that are floating around regarding calculator
Developing Problem Solvers with Systems of Equations
Today’s article was written by Johni Edsel of Tulsa Technology Center EDITOR’S NOTE: Although this article mentions former standards, the value of the article is
A Justification for Digital Mathematics Portfolios
Today’s article was written by Ryan Burkett of Pioneer Technology Center. What does mathematical understanding look like? Reams of paper stuffed with calculations and correct
ARCHIVE: #7 Misconceptions and Item Specs
March 7 , 2014: Levi Patrick gives a brief overview of the goings on at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. topics discussed include the REAC3H
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
iOS App Reviews
With the number of education apps exploding, having access to a few of the websites out there that are keeping track and reviewing them is
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
ARCHIVE: February Math Message for Elementary
Good Morning Educators! So it is 11 am and you may not be feeling very “morningish” because you are probably up to your elbows in
ARCHIVE: #6 Writing in the Math Classroom
Feb. 10 , 2014: Levi Patrick gives a brief overview of the goings on at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Topics discussed include the
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
ARCHIVE: #5 Teaching Perseverance in the Mathematics Classroom
Jan. 31 , 2014: Levi Patrick gives a brief overview of the goings on at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Topics discussed include the
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