January February 2018
Tomball I.S.D. Math 7-12
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........Tomball I.S.D. District Professional Development Day.........
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February 16th 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M (Grades 7-9) THS Room 1226
District Data Dive in for 7th/8th/Algebra 1 (Part 1 of 2)
Participants will review longitudinal data from 7th, 8th and Algebra 1 to better discuss vertical alignment between grade levels and curriculum needs.
February 16th 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M THS Room 1227
Three Act Math Tasks for Secondary Math (Part 1 of 2)
Participants will learn about Three Act Math Tasks and how to utilize them in their classroom, including creating an ambiguous entry event, providing more information, and setting up for an extension.
February 16th 9:35 A.M. to 11:05 A.M. (Grades 7-9) THS Room 1226
District Data Dive in for 7th/8th/Algebra 1 (Part 2 of 2)
Participants will review longitudinal data from 7th, 8th and Algebra 1 to better discuss vertical alignment between grade levels and curriculum needs.
February 16th 9:35 A.M. to 11:05 A.M THS Room 1227
Participants will learn about Three Act Math Tasks and how to utilize them in their classroom, including creating an ambiguous entry event, providing more information, and setting up for an extension. This second session will focus on participants creating their own Three Act Math Tasks for use in their classroom.
February 16th 12:15 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. THS Room 1226
Participants will learn more about the Desmos graphing calculator, activity builder and existing Desmos activities.
February 16th 1:50 P.M. to 3:20 P.M. THS Room 1226
Desmos - Part 2
Participants will use the Desmos activity builder to create activities for use in their own classroom.
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CAMT 2018
Registration for CAMT 2018 is now open! You have the opportunity to add conference sessions to your "Wish List" at this year's conference during the registration process. You can find a list of titles and descriptions by grade band online. You will want to download this list and look over the sessions offered during each time frame prior to registration.
Registration will only be available online. Once you register, you have the opportunity to pay via credit card or check. You will print off your registration invoice and send it in with your check to the CAMT office. If you pay with a credit card, the system will process the registration fee immediately. Your registration is not confirmed until we receive your registration fee and process it in the CAMT office. If you want to secure the Early Bird Rate of $185, you will need to register and pay for the conference by May 1, 2018. After that date, the registration fee will increase to $280. Keep your registration confirmation email
Find out more information about the conference on the CAMT website.
Hope to see you July 16-18, 2018!
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On the calendar this month...
New Year's Day:
Monday, January 1
Monday, January 1- Friday, January 5
Staff Development/Student Holiday:
Monday,January 8 and Tuesday, January 9
Beginning of 3rd Quarter:
Wednesday, January 10
Staff Development Day / Student Holiday / Exchange Day (MLK Day):
Monday, January 15
Region IV Math Conference
Saturday, January 20
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Groundhog Day :
Friday, February 2
Spring MATH Benchmark Window 8th GRADE:
Monday, February 12 - Thursday, February 15
Valentine's Day :
Wednesday, February 14
DISTRICT Staff Development DAY / Student Holiday:
Friday, February 16
Let's communicate! Please feel free to contact me. I am here to serve you!
Ashli Shreve, M. Ed
TISD Math Content Specialist Grades 7-12
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Office: (281) 357-3052 x4043
Email: ashlishreve@tomballisd.net
Twitter: @Shreve0402