Friday, July 17, 2020
Monday, July 13, 2020
Opportunities for free PD from NCTM
Bookmark nctm.org/100 to register for upcoming free webinars and to access free recordings of completed webinars
Download the NCTM Publications 2020 catalog. Learn about peer-reviewed publications, designed for administrators, principals, teachers, math coaches, teacher educators, and more. Check out our books High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice and Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice: Conversations with Educators.
Forward this to math educators who might be interested in these webinars and other free NCTM resources, including a free trial NCTM membership. Thank you!
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Tribute to Dan Dolan - By Mary Buck
Montana Dan Dolan
Dan Dolan, or should I say Dom Dolan. There is no doubt that Dan Dolan created one of the best trained forces of math teachers in the world. The Math people in Montana were referred to on the national level as the Montana Math Mafia!
Dan had a vision that few had in the early eighties. It all began with Columbus Returns – an incredible publication focused on student problem solving, student struggle and perseverance in a very well laid out curriculum. It continued with his work on the NCTM standards and his commitment to the EMME and IMPACT grants. Not to mention his work with Challenge of the Unknown and Mathematics for the 20th Century.
His leadership at the state level was one to be commended. He fought hard for the math teachers of this state. He created a community of math educators K-University that worked well together with the interest of student learning and preparing students for the 20th century always at the heart of everything he/we did. His leadership at the state and national level was always prominent. I could go on and on forever about Dan’s professional accomplishments – there are just too many to list.
More importantly than his professional achievements were his personal achievements. Dan was a friend, colleague, cheer leader and a family member. He created opportunities for Montana math teachers to grow professionally and believed in us every step of the way. He fought tirelessly to do this, obtaining grants and working with school districts. Through his belief and support, many of us were not only involved at the state level in mathematics, but he pushed us to be involved nationally. Per capita, Montana had more math teachers involved at the national level than any other state in the nation.
I personally have to say that through all of his work in mathematics probably the most meaningful to me is the number of life long friendships that were created amongst the math teachers K-University in the state of Montana due to his leadership. He was a dear friend, colleague and partner in mathematics – he was well loved and he will be greatly missed. The mathematics community has truly lost a Giant!
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Friday, February 7, 2020
Scholarship Opportunity
Applications for the
Denise I. Griffiths CPAM Scholarship are due March 1, 2020. This is a an $8000
scholarship awarded annually to a high school senior who is planning a course
of study that leads to a degree to teach Mathematics. Nominations for the scholarship
are made by dues paying members of CPAM. The description of the scholarship and
application process can be found on the CPAM website using the following
link: http://www.cpam.teachersdg.org/#
Applications are to be
submitted to: Kris Warloe
Chairperson CPAM Scholarship
Committee
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Nominations Open for Distinguished Mathematics Instruction
The
Awards Committee of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State
University is seeking nominees for two awards for distinguished mathematics
instruction. The awards are generously funded by Dr. William A. Stannard,
Retired Professor of Mathematics and long-time MCTM member.
One
award honors a Montana Teacher of Mathematics (any grade, K-12) who has
distinguished themselves as “having been superior not only in imparting
mathematical knowledge but in motivational academic efforts.” Please fill out
this simple
nomination form if you know of a K-12 Montana teacher who meets these
criteria.
One
award honors a Montana College Teacher of Mathematics who has distinguished
themselves as “having been superior not only in imparting mathematical
knowledge but in motivational academic efforts.” Please fill out this simple nomination
form if you know of a college teacher who meets these criteria and teaches
in Montana at any college or university (other than Montana State University in
Bozeman).
You
can read more about prior award winners. We are honored that Dr. Stannard has
recognized Montana’s great mathematics teachers with these awards!
Scholarship Opportunity
The
Department of Teaching and Learning (T&L) in the Phyllis J. Washington
College of Education is honored to
invite applications for the 2020-21 Alice
Lee Lund Excellence in Teaching Award. This prestigious fellowship for Montana residents is
renewable for up to two consecutive years (5 semesters), providing funding
availability and satisfactory academic progress and service. The award
recipient is expected to be a full time student while receiving the fellowship and will serve
as an ambassador for the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education to include
mentoring pre-education students at UM.
Anticipated Value: $10,000 stipend (full academic year)
Tuition
Waiver (Includes full-time tuition (9 credits) and UM fees. (Health insurance costs are not included.)
Award
Period: 2020-21 (Renewable for up to two consecutive years (5 semesters), contingent
upon funding availability, satisfactory academic progress, and service contributions.)
Criteria: Must
be a Montana resident; Full admission to the C&I M.Ed program; Maintain full-time
enrollment (9 credits each semester); Qualified applicants have taught or plan
to teach in Montana after obtaining their master’s degree; Academic excellence,
leadership abilities, and potential for excellence as a Montana P-12 teacher
upon program completion.
Application: Attached
Applications are
due by 5:00pm on Monday, February 17,
2020
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