 Mathematics is part of the nationwide STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) movement. One initiative is Project Lead the Way. Michigan has its own PLTW website. Be sure to visit here for information on this curriculum which incorporates hands-on learning, research, and more. |
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Technology Tool Poll Results |
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 Our Technology Tool poll has closed. Thank you to all who participated. You may download a printout of the full results.
The #1 technology tool in the poll is: iPads & tablets, with 35.5% of the vote.
The #2 technology tool is: Interactive whiteboards and SMART Boards, with 31.4% of the vote.
The #3 technology tools are (TIE): TI-Nspire handhelds & TI-Nspire Navigator systems, and Internet-based applets/websites with 9.1 % of the vote each.
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MAISA CCSS-M Work Progressing |
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MAISA ELA, Mathematics Units Now Available for Review
The Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) has commissioned two work groups to create units of study for the CCSS-ELA and CCSS-M for grades K-12. Work began in both subjects in 2011, with mathematics work being organized by Oakland Schools under the direction of their mathematics consultants. For mathematics, one unit was fully developed for each grade in 2011. Plans for 2012 include developing, piloting, and finalizing four more units for each grade. Remaining units will be completed
in 2013. The result will be a curriculum outline for mathematics courses from kindergarten through high school. All courses/grades will be fully aligned to the CCSS-M, including the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The units include essential questions, resourses, teaching and learning strategies, at least one completely developed lesson per unit, assessment suggestions, and more.
The mathematics units can currently be preveiwed on Oakland Schools' public Atlas curriculum management software site. To find the mathemtics CCSS units, set the BROWSE settings as follows and then hit the BROWSE button.
Please be advised: These units are still being developed and most are in DRAFT form. Have questions about this project? Please contact
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at Oakland Schools.
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Resources Available from Achieve
You may be familiar with Achieve, the educational organization created by a number of U.S. Governors to promote high standards and a higher-quality high school diploma. Achieve has a number of projects in the works. Two that pertain particularly to mathematics education are below.
American Diploma Project (ADP)
The American Diploma Project Network has 35 states working together to ensure that every high school graduate is prepared for college and careers.
MathWorks Advocacy Toolkit
The MathWork advocacy toolkit is available FREE to those looking for resources to promote the case that all students, regardless of their post-secondary plans, need rigorous mathematics courses throughout their high school years. The toolkit includes fact sheets, electronic presentations, and other resources for a variety of audiences.
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MOPLS - Michigan On-Line Professional Learning System |
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Fractions On-Line Professional Development
The Michigan On-Line Professional Development Learning System (MOPLS) has released its fractions teaching and learning professional development module. Click here to reach this fractions module.
Be sure to check out this FREE on-line learning experience. You'll learn about fraction-related learning progressions, critical areas, the CCSS-M and Standards for Mathematical Practice, and more.
This unit is still developing, so check back periodically.
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NRC Science and Engineering Practices |
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NRC Science and Engineering Practices
Looking for the National Research Council's Science and Engineering Practices? These are found on page 42 of the book, A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (2012) by the Board on Science Education (BOSE). The book can be found at the National Academies Press.
The 8 practices have considerable overlap with the CCSS-M, and are as follows:
- Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
- Developing and using models
- Planning and carrying out investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Using mathematics and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
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Next Generation Science Standards |
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Next Generation Science Standards
Now that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics are in place, attention is turning to Science. With content from the four core areas blending more and more, it's helpful to know what's happening in the other content areas as well. Follow the development of the Next Generation Science Standards by visiting the websites below:
Next Generation Science Standards - the main website for NGSS information.
News from Achieve about the NGSS.
National Science Teachers Association news on the NGSS.
National Academies Press: A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (2012)
Michigan Department of Education - Science Curriculum and Information
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Events & News 
The Michigan Mathematics and Science Center Network 
