March 2023 - Math Newsletter
Riverview IU6 - Ben Brobst - bbrobst@riu6.org
Free Summer Book Study - Building Thinking Classrooms
Participants will receive Act 48 hours for participating in 5 virtual sessions in June and July where we will discuss the ideas presented in the book and how we can implement them into our classrooms. This will be a great opportunity to connect with other math teachers in the region.
***Riverview IU6 has books available to borrow for free or participants can purchase their own copies.***
You are not committing to participating at this time if you fill out the survey. Registration links will be shared later once dates are scheduled for the virtual meetings.
Please fill out this survey if interested.
Reach out to Ben Brobst (bbrobst@riu6.org) with any questions!
Who should attend?
K-16 classroom teachers, university students, math coaches, school administrators, and researchers -anyone interested in improving the teaching and learning of mathematics!
Why attend?
Learn best practices | Feature session with two dynamic speakers | Expand your professional network | Reconnect with regional colleagues | Earn affordable Act 48 hours | Continental breakfast and lunch are provided | More offerings for teachers at every academic level | NEW Ignite Session | Sponsored by Larson Texts/Big Ideas Learning
Cost
$10 for registrations received before May 1, 2023
$20 for registrations received after May 1, 2023
Click here for more information and to register: https://tinyurl.com/3b39nans
PSSA and Keystone Exams - Numworks Calculator
PDE has received questions regarding a new calculator manufactured by Numworks. In order to comply with the PDE Calculator Policy, test administrators must take the following steps for all students using a Numworks calculator.
- Clear the memory prior to the test session.
- Go to Settings. Under Settings, click Press to Test.
- Under Press to Test, turn off the following command functions by pressing the EXE button: Exact Results, Equation Solver and Advanced Graphing. These three command functions must be turned off one at a time. You will know these functions have been disabled when the orange tab turns grey.
- Clear the memory once the test session has concluded.
A copy of the PDE Calculator Policy can be found here: PDE Calculator Policy
What's Ben Reading?
'I genuinely believe I have never taught mathematics better, and my students have never learned more. I just wish I had known all of this twelve years ago...' ~Craig Barton
Along the way we meet practical, easy-to-implement strategies including Supercharged Worked Examples, Silent Teacher, SSDD problems, low-stakes quizzes, diagnostic questions, Purposeful Practice, self-explanations, harnessing the power of the hypercorrection effect, how to (and how not to) teach problem-solving and much more. No matter your experience, teaching style or favourite number, every maths teacher will find something to think about in this book.
Please encourage teachers and administrators at all grade levels with an interest in math to sign up to receive updates.