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ICTM Newsletter for April 2025 |
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Celebrate math all month long! |
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April is Math & Stats Awareness Month. Get ready to celebrate! Check out the resources we've gathered! |
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Mark your Calendar! Conference Dates for 2025 are
- Monday, Oct 20: Pre-conference workshops
- Tuesday, Oct 21: Conference
Join the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) and become part of a dynamic community dedicated to supporting educators, sharing resources, and improving math teaching and learning across Iowa! - Exclusive PD opportunities
- Networking with fellow educators
- Access to valuable teaching resources
- Advocacy for strong math education
Join today and be part of shaping the future of math education in Iowa! |
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Join ICTM for a free special screening of Counted Out, an engaging and eye-opening look at how math shapes the world around us in surprising ways!
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (showing starts promptly at 6:15 PM)
Location: Indian Hills Junior High Auditorium at 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive, Iowa 50325
From the news we see to the jobs we land, math is everywhere—yet most of us don’t even realize it. Through fascinating stories, expert insights, and real-world examples, Counted Out explores how understanding math can open doors, spark curiosity, and even empower us to shape the future.
Come enjoy an inspiring film, great company, and a fresh perspective on the power of math. Don’t miss out—see you there!
Any questions? Email Tamara, ICTM President-Elect, at ICTMPres@gmail.com. |
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This is a repeat of the October 2024 PreConference Workshop at the ICTM Conference -- a great opportunity for anyone that was not able to attend in person. Fluency is more than basic facts and algorithms. It is complex and teaching it well is challenging. To find success, we must know what it is so that we can teach it well. This session unpacks the big ideas of fluency arming participants with practical know-how for advancing their students’ fluency. Participants will take a deep dive into teaching, practicing, and assessing the strategies of fluent students. Learning will be complemented with ready-to-use classroom resources.
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Sessions will not be recorded; live participation is encouraged to gain the full benefit of the interactive components.
- Participants are encouraged to have the book "Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Grades K-8: Moving Beyond Basic Facts and Memorization" to enhance the workshop experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching practices and support your students in developing meaningful mathematical fluency. |
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Have an Impact on Mathematics Education in Iowa
Are you interested in sharpening your leadership skills? ICTM would love to have you volunteer to join an ICTM committee (Conference, Professional Learning, Grants) and help with the ongoing work of our organization. Committees are being formed for 2025 now, so sign up today! |
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Apply for an ICTM Grant
ICTM has several grants to help support your professional development:
- ICTM Teaching & Learning Grant ($750)
- NCTM Conference Grant (pays for early-bird conference registration fee and other expenses of up to $1200)
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Iowa Higher Education Mathematics Transition Advisory Council (IHEMTAC) is a consortium of mathematics teachers across Iowa at the high school, community college, and university levels, and is funded by a grant from the Iowa Department of Education. They are focused on improving the student experience in mathematics courses at all levels and are especially focused on improving students’ transition from secondary to post-secondary programs. More information about IHEMTAC is available.
Upcoming regional workshops are evening events in which IHEMTAC will engage with mathematics teachers on issues related to classes and pathways in high school, transition to college (such as placement), and ways to prepare students for success in mathematics at the post-secondary level. Dinner is provided at these workshops.
More information regarding the summer workshop at Grand View University on Wednesday, June 11 is forthcoming. |
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We Want to Hear from You!
Do you have ideas for future emails, professional development activities, or website and social media posts? We'd love to hear from you; contact us at one of our email addresses. |
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