Change often comes when it is least expected. This rings true recently for me in a change of positions here at the Oklahoma State Department
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Welcome Christine!
After nearly 6 years in the role of Director of Secondary Math Education for the state of Oklahoma, my journey is taking me in a
Our Units Keep Getting Better
By now, you’ve hopefully seen the wonderful work of the OKMath Framework. I bragged about it here and made a little intro video about it
Course Codes Guidance Released
In an effort to streamline subject codes and provide stronger guidance to districts, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will be making a few subject
#15 OKMath Framework Introduction
December 19, 2016 With the adoption of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics (OAS-M) in the spring of 2016, it has been the priority of
ARCHIVE: Oklahoma Test and Item Specification Documents Released
For the latest Oklahoma Test and Item Specification Documents, visit http://sde.ok.gov/office-assessments The long-awaited Item Specifications have finally arrived! You can easily access each grade level
ARCHIVE: #12 Math Standards Implementation Update
February 22, 2016: The new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics have been adopted by the State Board of Education and certified by the Oklahoma State Regents
ARCHIVE: Welcome Robbyn!
It’s not a small thing when someone chooses to leave their job and make their way to the hallowed halls of the Hodge Building here
What Are You Testing?
[This post originally appeared on Random Teacher Thoughts. Anthony Purcell currently teaches 6th grade mathematics in Enid, OK.] Ok, I’m jumping on my soap box .
ARCHIVE: Standards Companion Guides ~ Elementary
Oklahoma’s Summer Consortium is a time set aside in the summer for educators to come together, brainstorm for and create resources they would use in
ARCHIVE: 21st Century Community Learning Centers
21st Century Community Learning Centers What: Create opportunities for after-school learning in your community Who: District and Non-District applicants (partnership with local school district required) When:
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
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
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
OKMath Vision 2013-2014
With so many components of education changing in these recent years, it is my mission to provide guidance for mathematics teachers, their leaders, professional development