This site is no longer being maintained and will soon be unpublished. Please visit the new K-12 Mathematics resource site ..read more

The following mathematics classes will be offered through the Office of Professional Development this summer.  A minimum of 10 participants are necessary for a class to run. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are in-person. Developing Number Sense in Grades 3-5 (Saturday, February 11; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 0.5 credit) Data Science & Statistics in Grades 6-12 (Saturday, February 25; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 0.5 credit) Developing Algebraic Thinking in Grades 5-8 (Saturday, March 4; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 0.5 credit ..read more

Lately, I’ve come across a few Edutopia articles that focus on routines or strategies for promoting mathematical thinking in the classroom and shifting the cognitive load to students: 4 Great Ways to Start Math Class: The first 5 minutes of class are critical in capturing students’ interest and engagement. These routines are resource agnostic and can serve as intriguing ways to change up the typical warm-up routine. Highlighting ‘Good’ Mistakes in Student Work: Using anonymous student work to showcase common mistakes is an effective way to stimulate student discourse along with promoting St ..read more

Check out this blog post, published in the December 2022 Colorado Association of Middle Level Education (CAMLE) newsletter ..read more

The University of Northern Colorado is gearing up for its annual mathematics contest for middle and high school students. Exam questions will be sent Wednesday, October 26 and the first round of the competition will be held in participants’ schools on Wednesday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 9. The final round will be held at UNC on Saturday, February 25, 2023. To learn more and join the contest, visit https://uncmathcontest.wordpress.com ..read more

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest awards bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The award recognizes those teachers that have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Recipients of the award receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States, a paid trip to Washington D.C. for recognition and professional development ..read more

The following mathematics classes will be offered through the Office of Professional Development this summer.  A minimum of 10 participants are necessary for a class to run. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are in-person. Multiplication: A Deeper Dive Grades 3-5 (September 10 & 17; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 1.0 credit) Mathematical Tasks & Classroom Discourse (October 22; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 0.5 credit) Registration will open in early September ..read more

The 2021-22 school year brought some unforeseen challenges with the full return to in-person learning 5 days a week. With the 2022-23 school year upon us, perhaps we’ll be faced with different challenges, yet how we engage students in the first days of class create a first impression that sets a tone for the entire year. These first days are precious, so take advantage of them! Over the summer, three articles stood out for providing productive and concrete ideas for starting the school year and norming the math classroom: Using Problem-Solving to Build Community From Day 1 Dos and Don’ts for ..read more

I’ve seen Kahoot! used in many math classrooms. In fact, it’s almost become a staple for test reviews or interactive practice as a way to change things up. Now don’t get me wrong, Kahoot! is an engaging tool that immediately elevates the engagement level in the classroom and can benefit student learning if used with intentionality; however, there are three standard features within Kahoot! that can have unintended consequences and negate the positive intentions behind its use: The Timer If the timer wasn’t included, a Kahoot! session could easily take an entire class period. Plus, the presence ..read more

Remember reading groups in elementary school? It probably depends on which reading group you were in. If you were reading grade level texts and engaging in small group conversations around vocabulary and comprehension with the teacher and peers, it might have felt typical and expected. But then there was the “blue bird” group. Remember that group? Of course you do, as everyone remembers the “blue bird” group. Students in the “blue bird” group read different books, and their small group sessions with the teacher looked and felt different. Let’s just say the “blue birds” weren’t going to end the ..read more