October 2017 Meeting Minutes
Call to Order and Introductions – Led by Dr. Mason
Special guest: Tina Mazzacane!
Save the date! 22nd Annual Math Day – Friday, September 28, 2018
Discussion of theme/sub-themes <INSERT discussion>
Book Study – Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All
Development of Mission Statement
Google Doc - <INSERT LINK>
Brainstorm activity –
“To provide mathematics leaders opportunities to collaborate and share resources to support effective curriculum and assessment implementation”
Instructional leaders within local districts, partners of WM
Teacher support, discuss opportunities in and around the state, develop math instruction
Growth mindset, excellence for math instruction, share advice/implementation
Standards
Effective curriculum and instruction
Enhance learning, assessments
COLLABORATE, plan for PD, evaluate and critique new techniques
Stay informed in research
Don’t forget about our STUDENTS! 😊
Driving questions include
Who we are?
What do we do?
What’s our goal?
How will we get there?
Questions for Tina? Broad discussion
Closing: Carolyn Holmes ← Thank you!
See you November 3rd!
edit doc here!
https://goo.gl/zhbT2K
Brainstorm activity –
“To provide mathematics leaders opportunities to collaborate and share resources to support effective curriculum and assessment implementation”
Instructional leaders within local districts, partners of WM
Teacher support, discuss opportunities in and around the state, develop math instruction
Growth mindset, excellence for math instruction, share advice/implementation
Standards
Effective curriculum and instruction
Enhance learning, assessments
COLLABORATE, plan for PD, evaluate and critique new techniques
Stay informed in research
Don’t forget about our STUDENTS!
Driving questions include
Who we are?
What do we do?
What’s our goal?
How will we get there?
Goal of the mission:
sample: NCTM Mission:
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the public voice of mathematics education, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students through vision, leadership, professional development, and research.
The Tidewater Team for Mathematics Education consists of math teachers, specialists, and supervisors located in Eastern Virginia who collaborate and share our collective knowledge and resources to implement research-based best practices, curricula, mathematics instruction and assessment for the success of each student.
aligned to state and local curricula
focused on student achievement
for the success of teachers and their students