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SUMMER 2006 MCTM NEWSLETTERFrom The President
From the PresidentJennifer Taylor-Cox Have you ever heard a song by the Beach Boys called Kokomo? The entire song is about going to one of many relaxing vacation spots. I simply love that song. It is my summer song. Yes, like many of you I work in the summer. But I try to find a few days to just escape to my little "Kokomo". I've learned over the years that Kokomo can be a state of mind --- a place to go to relax and rejuvenate. When I allow myself a little bit of time to escape, I am refreshed; I am renewed; and I am a better mathematics educator! That is what I want for all of you. The testing is finished, the school year completed. Take a few minutes, hours, days, or weeks just to relax. You deserve it!! Maryland Mathematics Month in April was a huge success! The Math Month Committee prepared fabulous calendars for grade level bands. Each calendar included fun and productive math activities for students. The Maryland State Department of Education mailed each school a copy of the calendars. MCTM also mailed all of our members a copy of the calendars. If you participated in Maryland Math Month please fill out a participation form (found at www.marylandmath.org). Because the MCTM Board is always thinking about the future, we've decided to add a new position to the board of directors: a pre-service teacher representative. Here's an introduction from our newest board member: My name is Keith Gallagher. I have been appointed as the pre-service teacher representative on the MCTM Board of Directors. I am a 36-year-old senior at Towson University. For several years, I had been working towards a business degree while working various jobs in the corporate sector. After having two children and watching them develop, though, I became fascinated with the learning process and found that I had a knack for questioning and teaching. As a result, I immediately switched my major to elementary education and enrolled full-time at Towson University. It is now two years later, and I am about to enter my Professional Year where I will be working and learning in the Harford County Public School system. The Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics is your organization. We invite you participate in upcoming events. Our 2006 conference will be held on October 20th at Old Mill High School in Anne Arundel County. Think about presenting a session (contact program chair Christine Oberdorf christineoberdorf@comcast.net) or helping the planning committee (contact conference chair Lynn Clough lclough@aacps.org). Or perhaps you would like to write an article for our journal, the Banneker Banner (contact our editor-in-chief, Kira Hamman hamman@hood.edu). Visit our website to see all the ways you can become involved. Believe in the power of math! MSDE NewsDonna Watts This summer the Office of Mathematics, along with local master teachers, will begin working with over 200 teachers in regional Governor's Academy for Algebra/Data Analysis or Geometry. Teachers will receive training in the teaching and learning of either the Algebra/Data Analysis or the Geometry. For their hard work, teachers will receive a graphing calculator, a stipend, CPD credits, and a collection of various resources. Application for the 2007 Academies will be available in December. Mark your calendar! Also: the Office of Professional Development and the Office of Mathematics are seeking individuals to work on a contractual basis in the area of mathematics. Positions are available at the elementary, middle, or high school level. For more information, please contact Ann Glazer at 410.767.0321 or Donna Watts at 410.767.0355.
Calling for Nominations for MCTM OfficersThe following MCTM officer positions are open for nomination for 2006-2007 election:
The responsibilities of these officers can found on the MCTM website www.marylandmath.org (refer to the bylaws). Any member who is interested or would like to nominate a colleague, please email Camille Tomlin at camtom47@hotmail.com by June 16, 2006. We ask that each nominee submit a short bio for the election ballot - also due by June 16.
Teaching ResourcesCheck out the following for good information about your mathematics teaching practice. If you have any suggestions for future segments, please email Mike Lueke at hmlueke@aacc.edu. ON-Math, the NCTM electronic journal, is free to everyone until June, 2007. Go to http://my.nctm.org/eresources/journal_home.asp?journal_id=6 to see a collection of interactive articles that are available for classroom use. Good Summer Reads:
Call for Presentation Proposals at the MCTM Annual ConferenceHave we got a proposal for you...or is it the other way around? Imagine for a moment that fabulous lesson you taught and consider how it could be shared with fellow mathematics educators. The MCTM Annual Conference is fast approaching. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your experiences with other Maryland educators. Submit a proposal to speak at the MCTM Annual Conference on October 20th at Old Mill High School in Anne Arundel County. Showcase your methods for making mathematics come alive for students. Proposal forms will soon be available at www.marylandmath.org or by contacting Chris Oberdorf at Christineoberdorf@comcast.net.
NCTM Regional ConferencesRegistration for the NCTM Regional Conference, to be held in Atlantic City, October 19 - 21, 2006 is now online, at www.nctm.org. This is a wonderful opportunity for mathematics professional development; and it's a short drive away. Also, please consider submitting a proposal to speak at the NCTM Regional Conference to be held in Richmond, Virginia, October 11 - 13, 2007. Speaker proposals are on the www.nctm.org website.
MAA MathFest Special SessionsThe Mathematical Association of America has a Special Interest Group ('SIGMAA') on Teaching Advanced High School Mathematics (http://www.maa.org/SIGMAA/tahsm/). It has several events scheduled for this summer's MathFest, August 10-12, in Knoxville, TN:
While MathFest itself lasts from Wednesday night through Saturday evening, the TAHSM SIGMAA events are all scheduled for Friday night and Saturday. MathFest registration for K-12 teachers is just $42 -- a substantial discount from the regular $200 fee for MAA members. See http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x30458b4f1 for more information.
Teacher of the Year NominationsDo you or does someone you know have what it takes to be the next MCTM teacher of the year? Applications will start being accepted in October 2006. To qualify for this award you must be teaching mathematics during the year you apply. To be eligible, a candidate must show evidence of professional growth, complete an application, write an essay describing your view of mathematics instruction in today's classroom, and submit two letters of recommendation. Qualified candidates will be observed by a member of the awards committee. Look for more information in the MCTM Fall Newsletter and check www.marylandmath.org periodically for updates.
CalendarJune 15 - MCTM Annual Conference Speaker Proposals are Due June 16 - MCTM Officer Nominations are Due August 10-12 - MAA MathFest October 19-21 - NCTM Regional Conference October 20 - MCTM Annual Conference at Old Mill High School November 3-4 - MAA Section Meeting (MD-DC-VA)
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