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 use for this year’s test, this year’s “Item Tryout,” and next year’s test. Give it a read here: While this memo is quite helpful, there have been a few changes […]
Today’s article was written by Johni Edsel of Tulsa Technology Center As a math teacher, I’m always looking for ways to make my lessons make “sense” to my students. Sometimes it’s hard to determine if my students understand what they are actually doing. Yes, they can “plug and chug”. Yes, they can manipulate an equation […]
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 answers could be an indicator that a student understands the mathematical elements involved in problem solving. However, with the move toward Common Core State Standards, mathematics students must develop an […]
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 Regional Summit in Norman, the missed regional meeting in Broken Bow, how you can easily access some of the OKMath Presentations on Prezi.com by searching “OKMath”, and the Item Specification […]
Article written by Tiesa Maltby of Gage Public Schools Pi Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to study that great irrational number π while having a fun time. This year, Pi Day happens to fall on the last day of school before spring break. Two reasons to celebrate in one day! […]
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 essential. So, we stole this list straight from underneath Scott McLeod… don’t tell him. In his post, he links to a great Google Docs that he updates occasionally with various websites […]
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 students will never really understand it, so fractions were never really given a fair chance to be understood through conceptual and hands-on teaching. With the new Oklahoma Academic Standards, it […]
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 papers, centers, and recess drama. Here is to hoping you are in a place where the sun is shining enough to finally get outside! Look up, smile back at the […]
Feb. 10 , 2014: Levi Patrick gives a brief overview of the goings on at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Topics discussed include the REAC3H Regional Meetings in Stillwater and Ardmore and an interview with National Board Certified, Presidential Award for Excellence WInner, Elementary Teacher Paige Bergin about Nicole Shobert’s Friday Round-Up, “7 Quick […]
“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 be honest, as math teachers, especially secondary math teachers, we often leave those meetings thinking “What?!? Writing in math?!? How is that supposed to work?” One of the Standards for […]
Jan. 31 , 2014: Levi Patrick gives a brief overview of the goings on at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Topics discussed include the REAC3H Regional Meeting in Stillwater and Ardmore and an interview with Sammie Marshall about her Friday Round-Up, “5 Ways to Reinforce MP.1 – Make sense of problems and persevere in […]
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 less tangible to teach than the Oklahoma Academic content Standards. I know of no unequivocal recipe for developing sense-making capabilities or cultivating perseverance in students. But there are some classroom […]
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 attending one of the spring Regional Meetings, please review this presentation before you attend. It will go a long way to help you understand what we are working toward. As […]
Jan. 24 , 2014: Levi Patrick gives a brief overview of the goings on at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Topics discussed include the REAC3H Regional Meeting in Pryor, a bit more about Middle School Double Testing, Prepping for OKMath/OKSci Leadership, and an amazing interview with Telannia Norfar about her Friday Round-Up, “Top 3 […]
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 my students knew or did not know. This all changed after a co-worker introduced me to remote response systems or clickers for short. We sat together as Butch Holland from […]