ICTM Electronic News

Volume 2 Issue 6 – June 2020

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FREE VIRTUAL MINI-WORKSHOP: Leveraging the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator for SAT® Test Success

In light of IDOE’s recent announcement that the ISTEP Grade 10 assessment will be replaced with the College Board SAT beginning the 2021-2022 school year we will be updating the partnership session with TI to Leveraging TI-84 Technology for Success on the SAT.

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This workshop is designed for ICTM educators who want to learn to leverage TI-84 graphing technology skills to drive student success on the SAT® test by exploring released test items. The workshop will be led by national T3 Instructor & Educator Tom Reardon.


Educators will cover elements of the SAT® test, discuss strategies for helping students to better understand key topics, and emphasize techniques for teaching with TI-84 graphing technology in this mini-session.


Attendees will receive the TI-Smartview CE Teacher Software for the 84 family of graphing calculators (value $150).


Time: 10-11:30 a.m. (ET) Tuesday, July 7th

Where: Webex (link provided after registration)

Register: https://bit.ly/ICTMJuly2020 by July 5, 2020

ICTM BUSINESS MEETING

All ICTM members are invited to join a Zoom meeting for updates on ICTM activities!


Time: 10-11 AM (ET) Saturday, July 11, 2020


Details:

Link: https://uindy.zoom.us/j/96743452828?pwd=VVAxQlBDZTE4NlFPMGtKUUVPczZnUT09

Meeting ID: 967 4345 2828

Password: ICTM

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,96743452828# US

NCTM ANNUAL MEETING CHANGE (Apr.21-24, 2021)

After carefully considering the health and safety of participants and the uncertain future of events with large gatherings, the NCTM Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to postpone the NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition in St. Louis from October 21-24, 2020 to April 21-24, 2021. Read the full announcement from NCTM here.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Support Activities

IDOE has partnered with the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Fever, Indianapolis Indians, and many other partners to help support Indiana educators, students, and families in response to the challenges COVID-19 has brought to education. With the help of these community partnerships, IDOE has curated a resource full of activities, videos, and virtual opportunities to encourage active learning at home.

www.smore.com/3f4u1

SUPPORTING INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS

The transition to remote learning in light of COVID-19 is causing sudden strain on districts and teachers who are looking for answers and might not know where to start. In this new learning environment, English Learners cannot be left behind! The EL Success Forum provides resources on five things districts can do and five things educators can do to support Instruction for English Learners. Download and share the resources with others.

NCTM CENTENNIAL: 100 DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Join NCTM’s celebration with live 60-minute webinars presented by selected speakers from the NCTM Annual Meeting program that was to take place in Chicago.


Time: 7 p.m. on selected days from April 1 – October 21

Speakers, Topics, Registration: www.nctm.org/100/


A variety of speakers and topics are geared to meet all grade bands and interests. Webinar recordings available at www.nctm.org/100/ up to the St. Louis Annual Meeting.


Not a member? Go to www.nctm.org/trial-membership for a trial membership!

2021 ICTM & HASTI STATE CONFERENCE (Feb. 7-9, 2021)

Our 2020 Fall Conference will be moved to a joint Spring 2021 Conference for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. This is Super Bowl weekend! There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar on Sunday at the Indianapolis Marriott East. Stay tuned for more information!

ICTM 2021 STATE MATHEMATICS EXAM

Contest (area sites): 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021

Awards Ceremony (Indiana Statehouse): 1 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021

2019-2020 ICTM Board

President: Jean Lee

President Elect: Michael Roach

Secretary: Christine Taylor

Treasurer: Jennifer Jensen

Gina Yoder, Leigh Britt, Angela Miller, Doris Mohr, Diane Rodriguez, Scott Staley, Kyle Kline, Carla Milliman, Wendy Wells, Madison Schaffer, Bryan Passwater, Julie Evans, Don Balka, Bonnie Beach, Sheridan Rayl, Kara Benson, Ben Dillon, Ryan Flessner, Enrique Galindo, Jas'Minique Potter