Mathematics Update
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Vertical Alignment Chart Grade 3 – Statistics
Texas SUCCESS – Think Through Math Update
Think Through Math (TTM) has been selected as the provider for Texas SUCCESS math resource for grades 3–5, grades 6–8, and Algebra I.
TTM is prepared to begin providing service once the contract is finalized. This contract will end on August 31, 2017. At this time, districts can begin planning for use of the selected program to provide accelerated instruction to students in grades 3–5, grades 6–8, and Algebra I. You can access additional information about the Texas SUCCESS Initiative with the link below.
Student Success Initiative (Texas SUCCESS) Online Accelerated Instruction Resources
New Resource – Supporting Information Documents
ESTAR/MSTAR Winter Windows
The winter windows for the ESTAR/MSTAR Universal Screeners and Diagnostic Assessments will open in early January. The dates for the ESTAR/MSTAR Universal Screener are January 11 – February 12, 2016. The Universal Screener assists teachers in determining if a student is at-risk for algebra readiness. The content in this screener does not cover all of the TEKS for the grade levels. The results of this screener should be used to guide instruction for whole class and interventions where appropriate.
The winter window dates for the ESTAR/MSTAR Diagnostic Assessments are January 18 – February 19, 2016. The Diagnostics Assessments are administered to students identified as being in need of additional support. They are designed to help teachers identify student misconceptions.
Interactive Mathematics Glossary: the iPhone and iPad Apps
Teacher Enrichment Program
Foundation High School Program Rules
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements
Public Comment Period: December 25, 2015 – January 23, 2016
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption: January 2016 SBOE meeting
In November 2015, the State Board of Education approved for first reading and filing authorization proposed amendments to the Foundation High School Program graduation requirements in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements. The proposed amendments would update the rules and align with recent legislative changes. The SBOE is scheduled to consider the proposed amendments for second reading and final adoption at its January 2016 meeting.
The official public comment period for proposed amendments to graduation requirements for the Foundation High School Program is now open. Please visit http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBOE_Rules_%28TAC%29/Proposed_State_Board_of_Education_Rules/ to view the proposed amendments and submit public comments.
Proposed New Personal Financial Literacy Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Public Comment Period: December 25, 2015 – January 23, 2016
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption: January 2016 SBOE meeting
In November 2015, the State Board of Education approved for first reading and filing authorization proposed Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a new Personal Financial Literacy course. If approved, the proposed new course would be available beginning in 2016-2017. The SBOE is scheduled to consider the proposed new Personal Financial Literacy TEKS for second reading and final adoption at its January 2016 meeting.
The official public comment period for the proposed Personal Financial Literacy TEKS is now open. Please visit http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBOE_Rules_%28TAC%29/Proposed_State_Board_of_Education_Rules/ to view the proposed new TEKS and submit public comments.
2016 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
The 2015-2016 nomination and application windows for grade K-6 mathematics and science teachers for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program are now open. The PAEMST awards are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Since 1983, more than 4,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
Presidential Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States, a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Awardees also join an active network of outstanding educators from throughout the nation.
Teachers must be signed up or nominated for the 2016 competition by April 1, 2016. The application deadline is May 1, 2016. If you know great teachers, encourage them to join this prestigious network of professionals. In Texas, eligible teachers who submit a completed application by May 1, 2016 will receive 20 CPE hours. Sign up to apply or nominate an educator at www.paemst.org.
For questions, contact Jo Ann Bilderback at tx_paemst@tea.texas.gov or 512-463-9581.Don't miss out on these upcoming professional learning opportunities!
STAARting with the TEKS: Math Academies for the Digital Age
Teaching Mathematics through the Process Standards
Formative Assessment for Secondary Mathematics - Grades 6-12
What Do We Do with a Brain that is Wired to Forget? and Answers to Four Other Big Questions about Learning
Teachers today are seeking ways to collaborate with others and refine their classroom practices so more students are successful, fewer students need interventions, students can make connections and creativity again finds a place in learning. Key leverage points in this challenge of accelerating student learning and retention are providing ongoing professional learning experiences for educators and finding ways to measure the resulting impact on student learning. To support educators in this challenge, Richard Erdmann and Christine Drew, authors of The Art of Learning, are beginning a cohort in January to study and apply research on the brain and learning See the attached flier for more information on this extended learning experience titled What Do We Do with a Brain that is Wired to Forget? and Answers to Four Other Big Questions about Learning. Register a team today through the ESC 11 website at https://mis.esc11.net/session.asp?Wksp_Num=011669&sess_Num=020969 .
If you have questions, please contact Laura Carson at lcarson@esc11.net or (817) 740-7573.
T³™ spring 2016 webinar schedule
Enrich your pedagogy, technology skills and content knowledge
Strengthen your instructional practices by attending free Teachers Teaching with Technology™ (T³™) webinars this spring. Led by seasoned professional development instructors, T³™ webinars address a variety of standards-aligned math and STEM topics.
Join us most Tuesday evenings to share ideas and learn strategies for effectively using TI technology and resources to build student understanding. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of each webinar.
T³™ spring 2016 webinar schedule:
Jan. 19 – Successfully Integrating TI-84 Technology into Your Middle Grades Mathematics Classroom
Jan. 26 – What’s New with the TI-Nspire™ App for iPad®
Feb. 2 – TI-84 Tips & Tricks for Working with Graphs
Feb. 9 – Foundations for Success in Statistics & Probability: A Focused Series of TI-Nspire™ Lessons
Feb. 16 – TI-84 Tips & Tricks for Working with Expressions & Equations
Feb. 18 – Getting the Most Out of Your T³™ International Conference Experience
March 8 – Top Ten Features of TI-Nspire™ Technology
March 15 – TI-84 Tips & Tricks for Working with Probability & Statistics
March 22 – STEM: Engaging Students in the Classroom and Beyond
March 29 – The Top Five Formative Assessment Strategies for Math Coaches and Supervisors
Learn more and register >