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Summer 2005 MCTM NewsletterFrom The President
From the PresidentEdward C. Nolan As we end the school year, consider the wonderful opportunity that summer presents to educators. As you are kicking back and enjoying a less stressful pace, consider what went well in your classroom and what lessons you might improve. Think about how active your students are in the learning process and how may real world examples you are using. I know that I personally review all of my lessons in the summer and consider changes to make. I sometimes have made notes during the lesson that I consider in the summer. One leading mathematics educator stresses that teachers should change ten percent of their teaching every year. So take some time this summer to think about your lessons and your students, but also take time to relax and enjoy the time you have available. For the MCTM this summer, planning continues for the 2005 Fall Conference, Mathematics Without Limits. The conference will be at New Town High School in Owings Mill, Maryland on Friday, October 21st. A mailing will be sent this summer with information for registration for the conference and details regarding schedule and directions. Think about what you would like to focus on at the conference – pick a theme and follow it for the day. Visit the vendors and network with other educators from around the state. And if you have time, join us at the Annual Banquet on Thursday, October 20; information about this event will also be in the summer mailing. If you are interested in presenting at the Fall Conference or want to become more involved in MCTM, please contact me via the MCTM web site (www.marylandmath.org). Thanks, and have a great summer!
New Executive SecretaryThe MCTM is proud to welcome its new Executive Secretary, Kira Hamman. Kira is a faculty member at Hood College in Frederick, MD. Department of Mathematics
Election of New MCTM OfficersThe following positions are open for nomination of MCTM officers for 2005-2006 election: NCTM Liaison The responsibilities of these officers can be found on the MCTM website (refer to the bylaws). Any member who is interested or would like to nominate someone, please email Camille Tomlin at camtom47@hotmail.com by June 10. Each nominee will be asked to submit a short bio for the election ballot.
Banneker Banner – Assessment IssueThe MCTM is pleased to announce the publication of a special issue of the Banneker Banner focused on assessment. Members should expect to receive this issue later in the summer; it will feature perspectives on assessment at many levels of schooling and from both administrators and teachers. We hope that you find it to be filled with helpful information for learning about the purposes of and approaches to assessment in Maryland.
MSDE NewsDonna Watts The summer of 2005 will be one to remember! The Maryland State Department of Education and their partner McDaniel College will be hosting 11 Governor’s Academies for teachers across the state. Over 300 teachers applied to participate in these Academies. The teachers submitted their applications in teams which included our colleagues from special education who will be assisting in the teaching of these subjects. The six Algebra/Data Analysis Academies are being held in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Wicomico County, St Mary’s County, Prince George’s County, and Frederick County. The five Geometry Academies are being held in Anne Arundel County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Harford County, and Washington County. For more information about future Academies, please contact Donna Watts at 410.767.0355.
MSA & HSA InformationInformation and sample items from the MSA and HSA are online. These sites have items for grades 3-12. MSA: http://mdk12.org/mspp/k_8/looklike.html HSA: http://mdk12.org/mspp/high_school/look_like/algebra/intro.html & http://mdk12.org/mspp/high_school/look_like/geometry/intro.html
NCTM President-Elect Skip Fennell Speaks at Towson UniversityHoni J. Bamberger, MCTM College Level Rep The MCTM along with the Mathematics Education Club from Towson University sponsored a presentation given by Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell, President-Elect of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) on April 27, 2005. A full Professor from McDaniel College, and the first Marylander to be elected to the Presidency of the NCTM, Skip spoke with educators and pre-service teachers on “Highly Qualified Teachers and Other Stuff.” Mesmerizing an audience of nearly 200 he shared research, his “wonders,” and his worries about the need to prepare mathematics educators in the context of the No Child Left Behind legislation and the rigors of teaching. We thank Dr. Fennell for his insights, energy, and dedication to mathematics education.
MCTM Annual ConferenceThe MCTM s Annual Conference will take place on Friday, October 21, 2005 at New Town High School in Baltimore County. The theme this year is Mathematics Without Limits. If you are interested in speaking at the conference please download a speaker proposal form at http://www.marylandmath.org/events/annual-conference.asp or e-mail Ed Nolan at Edward_C._Nolan@fc.mcps.k12.md.us. If you are able to volunteer for the conference please contact the conference chair, Bill Barnes, at wbarnes2@bcps.org. See you there! MCTM Annual Conference 2005 Vendors and Exhibits If you or your company would like to display and sell merchandise at the Annual Conference, please contact Jennifer Taylor-Cox at Jennifer@Taylor-CoxInstruction.com
NCTM Regional Conference in CTThe NCTM Regional Conference focused on Assessment will take place in Hartford, CT October 6 – 8, 2005 at the Connecticut Convention Center at Adriaen’s Landing. The Keynote Speaker will be Timothy Kanold, who will speak on Motivating Students’ Improved Performance through Authentic Assessments. Also featured will be over 100 workshops, 13 mini-courses, and almost 200 sessions. Other speakers include Rose Mary Irons, Doug Clements, Sandy Atkins, Carole Greenes, Don Balka, Gail Burrill, Jerry Cumming, Bettye Forte, MCTM’s own Skip Fennell, and Cathy Seeley, NCTM President. CalendarOctober 6-8 NCTM Regional Conference October 21 MCTM Annual Conference at New Town High School November 4-5 MAA Section Meeting (MD-DC-VA)
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