This 3-week course is designed to address K-5 algebraic thinking standards. Participants in this module will examine learning progressions in Algebraic Thinking with a focus on foundational ideas that promote algebraic understanding. Specific goals include the following: Recognize that addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operate under the same properties in algebra as they do in […]
This 3-week course is designed for middle grade teachers to draw out high level algebraic thinking from their students. The focus is on teacher practices utilizing 6th and 7th grade Expressions and Equations Standards as a vehicle to improve algebraic thinking of students and teacher pedagogy. Specific goals include the following: Define algebraic thinking and reasoning through the “Habits of Mind” […]
During this module, you will learn about facets of mathematical modeling instruction and assessment in high school. Specific goals and activities include the following: Recognize competing conceptions for the term “modeling”, understand the MCSM definition of modeling and the six components of the modeling cycle, and rate modeling prompts on a scale from weak to […]
Gather your teachers and come join us to see and experience the latest textbook offerings & learning materials/programs available to your schools! Many statewide and national organizations, as well as textbook vendors, will be in attendance. 2022 Montana Teacher of the Year, Bill Stockton - Keynote Speaker During lunch, Bill will provide a keynote on […]
Feb. 4, 2023 is the deadline for Montana elementary teachers to apply for a six-week summer program through the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Teachers program, or RET. The 2023 program will take place in-person in Bozeman from Monday, June 26 through Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Participants receive a $6,000 stipend and classroom resources. […]
This 3-week module explores how data and statistics concepts are developed in grades 4 through 7. Specific goals and activities include the following: Gain familiarity with the data and statistics standards and learning progressions Identify statistical vs. non-statistical questions and scenarios Learn how to select appropriate representations for data and appropriate statistical measure to describe a […]
This 3-week module investigates conceptually related and interdependent ideas about geometric shapes, geometric structure, and spatial relationships. Geometry is a particularly relevant area of mathematics for young children, who are naturally curious about their physical world. Specific goals and activities including the following: Examine properties and categorization of two-dimensional shapes Explore composition and decomposition of geometric shapes Develop a deeper understanding of spatial […]
