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January 2020, Volume 17
Math Makes Sense of the World
Problem of the Month
Secondary Problem of the Month
The history of the Dairy Queen franchise began with this ad in Illinois in 1938. I know that 10 cents was worth more in the past but was it worth enough for the company to make a profit even then? How much would that all-you-can-eat ice cream special cost today?
In this problem, students need to identify the information they need in order to answer the question, determine the correct tool for finding the inflation rate between two years and use the inflation rate to find the current value of 10 cents in 1938. Explore yummymath.com for more!
Elementary Problem of the Month
The Indiana Process Standards for Math
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Model WITH Mathematics, Not Model THE Mathematics!
- Applying the math they know to solve problems they experience in the world around them.
- Making assumptions and approximations to simplify the complicated.
- Identifying important quantities.
- Analyzing relationships mathematically and draw conclusions.
- Interpreting their results in the context of a situation.
- Reflecting on whether their results make sense, possibly improving the model if not.
A great visual below shows non-examples and an example of modeling with mathematics in practice. Click here to dig deeper into this process standard!
A Textbook is Helping You in All the Wrong Ways
Resources to Support Mathematical Modeling
Geogebra
Desmos
Desmos is not just an online calculator. It is also a treasure trove of lessons built to engage and inspire learners in middle and high school. Even greater, there is an entire section on modeling activities designed for students who have worked with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, and who are ready to use these function types to represent real-world phenomena! Click here to explore those and so many more!
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives is a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives and concept tutorials to enrich mathematics instruction in the K-12 classroom. Click here to explore the resources available.
Opportunities for the Field
Field Trip Opportunity
Spring Analytical Algebra II Learning and Collaboration
Join Robin Conti from IDOE for a full day of PD surrounding the new Analytical Algebra II course. Participants will:
- Participate in model lessons
- Discuss resources/strategies
- Develop activities collaboratively
- Continue to build out community
Click on one of the dates below for registration and details!
February 3 - Jasper, IN
February 11 - Warsaw, IN
February 12 - Indianapolis, IN
New Experiences for Instructors of Dual Enrollment (NExIDE) Scholarship Program
Click here for more information and access to the application!
Indiana's Second Annual Educating the Whole Child Summit
Registration can be found here. Please note that if you are having one person register a group of people for your district, they will have to submit separate registrations by leaving and re-entering registration.
Highlights from just a few of the keynote speakers:
Click here for the Handle with Care presentation
Blocks of rooms have been secured at the Marriott East for $129/night. For your planning purposes, please know each day will begin with breakfast/registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Day one, February 19, will begin with a speaker at 9:00 a.m. and Day two, February 20, will begin at 8:30 a.m. Both days will end at 4:00 p.m.
Questions should be directed to Christy Gauss at jcgauss@indiana.edu.
Call for K-12 Science Teachers
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Upcoming Chats:
January 22, 2020 - Is Math Big, Hairy, and Scary? Debunking Mathematical Myths
January 29, 2020 - Integrating STEM Education Into Your Classroom
February 5, 2020 - Digital Learning Month
February 12, 2020 - Writing Revolution Book Study Discussion
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News From Indiana's Commission for Higher Education
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is searching for volunteers to interview prospective recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship. This scholarship provides 200 applicants a $7,500 scholarship (renewable up to 4 times for up to $30,000) toward their education to become a Hoosier teacher. The interview day details are as follows:
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Ivy Tech Community College – Illinois Fall Creek Center
2535 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
From: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM ET
**Breakfast and lunch will be provided**
**7 PGP points will be awarded to all volunteers**
If you would like to participate please sign-up HERE and feel free to contact me with any questions.
We hope you will consider joining us for a fun day of interacting with Indiana’s future educators!
News From Assessmet
The Office of Student Assessment has released a consolidated list of which standards in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be assessed during the non-calculator section of the ILEARN assessment. This designation is based on a determination by educators that calculator usage on items written to these standards would inhibit the ability to assess the focal aspect of the mathematical construct.
https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/assessment/ilearn-noncalcstandards.pdf
Beginning with the Winter 2019 Retest, the ISTEP+ assessment will be delivered in the same online system that is used for ILEARN and I AM. For online test sessions that allow calculator use, students may use the online Desmos graphing calculator or a handheld calculator. For paper test sessions that allow calculator use, students may use a handheld calculator.
TAs must oversee the use of the handheld calculator to ensure use only during appropriate test segments. Misuse of a calculator may result in a test invalidation for an assessment needed by a student to fulfill graduation requirements. Handheld calculators must meet the functionality requirements, as outlined in the full Calculator Policy:
https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/assessment/calculator-policy2019-2020-final.pdfMath Educator Spotlight
Amanda Cadden - Diocese of Evansville
"Amanda is making a lasting impact on her students through very engaging lessons. Her lessons and instruction bring real-life examples and promises for her students. Amanda has created innovative projects that not only teach math but problem-solving and leadership skills."
Amanda has been teaching for 9 years at Saint Wendel Catholic School. Working at a small school has given Amanda many opportunities. She currently teaches 6th-8th grade Math/Algebra, 6th grade English Language Arts, Religion, Fitness, and Technology. Amanda did not love math in middle school and was always reading or writing with a book or pen in hand. She taught herself songs, poems, and mnemonics to help her remember math processes. As a teacher, Amanda uses those experiences to create opportunities for her students that bring math to life! Amanda attributes her love of teaching mathematics to her amazing "Math for Middle School Education" professor, Carrie Anderson, and mentor, Erin Stallings who both shaped the way she teaches. Amanda is known in her school for her innovative and engaging lessons that often include singing and dancing! She is currently working on transforming her classroom into a restaurant to practice percents while including primary students to join to practice adding and subtracting decimals, holding a probability carnival to practice figuring out the probability of winning and losing, and fraction Olympics. Amanda aspires to teach an education course at a local college one day but is currently enjoying spending time with her 3 little boys at home and teaching middle school each and every day.
Your IDOE Mathematics Team
Robin Conti
Email: rconti@doe.in.gov
Website: doe.in.gov
Location: Indiana Department of Education
Phone: (317)-233-6098
Twitter: @RobinLConti
Emily Bruning
Email: ebruning@doe.in.gov
Website: doe.in.gov
Location: Indiana Department of Education, West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: (317)-232-9142
Twitter: @MrsBruning