March 17th Meeting Minutes
Math Study Group
Meeting Minutes
3/17/17
Call to Order & Introductions Dr. Mason
Reminder/Updates on Summer Courses:
EDUC V63 (Math for Struggling Learners)- June 19th course offered for five days (in VA Beach) and then an additional week which contrasts lasts year course running which was two consecutive weeks. The course will run July 31st -Aug 4th in Williamsburg. Additionally, for those who are working for their k-8 specialist license, this may be taken as an elective.
EDUC F65(Research Methods) will be offered online.
Other math specialist courses which were missed by those who jumped in late to the grant program will be offered over the next couple of years.
Workshop Ideas/ When would be a good time? August/September
After solid discussion, it seems that we were most excited about the Co-teaching/Code 19 workshop idea (Teaming with T-TAC!), the new SOLs (particularly at the middle school level), and using manipulatives and the CRA model for conceptual understanding (included within is “fraction boot camp”.
Additionally, it was determined that providing these in August or September would be ideal. As would these workshops being clustered by grade level.
We will also look into alternative location in an attempt to keep a day long workshop cost to about $45. Possibilities include Mason School on the peninsula or a district location (rec center). Note: outside presenters must have insurance, timing may be an issue- outside the school year may be most convenient.
Additional upcoming events MOOC in teaching mathematics with technology, Dan Myer gives good ideas NC State and reminder about Math Day date change
Texas Instrument Presentation— Ellen Hook
Recorded to Panopto
Presentation by Dr. George Rublein
Bringing math to life. Strategies to integrate a real-world understanding of mathematics into the k-8 classroom.
Discussion – text books. a benefit – cost analysis
Discussion— where are all the teachers?
**June meeting… canceled!**