Math News March 2019
Math Network
2019 PCTM Annual Conference
On behalf of the members of the PCTM 2019 Conference Committee, I am writing to announce and invite Math educators of all levels to the 5th Annual PCTM Summer Conference scheduled for Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.
Save and register early!
In addition, Dan Meyer will be a Keynote Speaker on August 6th from 3-6! A celebrity in the Math world, Dan has transformed mathematics through his discussions on EdTalks and is the CEO of Desmos.
Articles
Fluency Without Fear: Research Evidence on the Best Ways to Learn Math Facts
Click HERE to access this article.
Resources
Chrome Apps
Here are four excellent Chrome apps specifically curated for Math teachers and students. These apps are ideal for writing, editing and viewing math formula whether they are simple or complex. One of these tools, TeX equation editor, is integrated with Google Drive so you can easily paste TeX equations right into your Google Docs.
STEM Toolkit
Math Intervention Resources
A Framework for Re-envisioning Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners: https://www.cgcs.org/Page/843
https://www.cgcs.org//cms/lib/DC00001581/Centricity/Domain/251/FrameworkForMath4ELLs_R10_FINAL.pdf
Math Games/Practice
XtraMath is a free program that helps students master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
CAIU Math
Email: skelly@caiu.org
Website: caiu.org
Location: Capital Area Intermediate Unit, Miller Street, Summerdale, PA, USA
Phone: 717-732-8400