Starting with this back-to-school issue, the NebraskaMATH Newsletter will be provided in this new online format. Feedback this summer from teachers led us to find a more convenient way to read the newsletter on mobile devices and without downloads. Email Laugustyn2@unl.edu if you have any issues.
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Between May and August 2011, 23 teachers associated with Math in the Middle, NebraskaMATH or the NMSSI graduated with a master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including the last cohort of Math in the Middle teachers. Continue reading…
The scores are out, and for most of Nebraska, the results indicate there is much room for improvement. The NeSA-M (Nebraska State Accountability in Mathematics) preliminary results were released at the end of August, showing roughly four out of 10 Nebraska students are not proficient in mathematics. Continue reading…
1. Enacting Standards for Mathematical Practices Conference with many truly outstanding speakers (including the lead author of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics).
2. The opportunity to honor Jim Lewis and his contributions to math education in Nebraska. Continue reading…
Reconnect with Math in the Middle and NebraskaMATH colleagues and join us for munchies and a math problem in Kearney at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, the night before the NATM Fall Conference. Support is available. All are welcome. Continue reading…
by Brian Kohlhaas
In this action research study, I investigated project-based lessons in my seventh grade classroom. While my results did not show any improvement in achievement, overall I discovered students liked math class more after the use of project-based lessons. Continue reading…
Having encountered articles expressing different views on current issues in mathematics education, we haved opted to share both. We wish to keep our readers well informed.
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"Are Teacher Effects Larger in Small Classes?," Spyros Konstantopoulos, Min Sun, 24th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Limassol, Cyprus, December 2010.
NebraskaMATH is pleased to extend an invitation to teachers of mathematics (especially of grades 6-12) to attend a regional Dinner & a Math Problem or Math Teachers Circle event designed to bring teachers together around food and a fun math problem that can be shared in their classrooms. Continue reading…
NCTM 2012 Regional Conferences Call for Proposals: You are invited to share your expertise, experience, and knowledge by submitting a proposal to speak at NCTM’s 2012 Regional Conferences & Expositions. Deadline: Nov 1, 2011. Continue reading…
"Do Reductions in Class Size Raise Students' Test Scores? Evidence from Population Variation in Minnesota's Elementary Schools," Hyunkuk Cho, Paul Glewwe, Melissa Whitler, University of Minnesota, June 2010.
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