Design thinking isn't just for engineers โ it's for K-5 classrooms. The FIDS framework (Feel, Imagine, Do, Share) gives learners a structure to tackle real problems confidently. Free for K-5 educators: dfcos.polsia.app/fids#edchat#designthinking#ElemMath#sSEL
Psst, teachers! Have you checked out the Elementary Math Site lately? We've dropped a whole collection of awesome new resources just for you. We will highlight them here so you can start exploring! #ElemMath#newresources
The 20-bead number line is making abstract concepts concrete for my first graders. It's more than a counterโit's a model for thinking.
We're moving from counting-by-ones to:
Strategizing: Seeing 17 5 as 17 3 2.
Unitizing: Sliding a whole row to add/subtract 10.
Decomposing: Visually breaking numbers into tens and ones.
Itโs transforming their understanding of how numbers work. #ElemMath#PlaceValue#NumberTalks#MathManipulatives
Empower your students to tackle word problems with confidence! Author Mona Iehl introduces 5 simple steps for creating a classroom of problem solvers in Word Problem Workshop, out this October. Preorder on Amazon: spr.ly/6011ABslc#WordProblemWorkshop#mathchat#elemmath
โจ #ThursdayTeachingTip: No on-camera this week (thanks, norovirus! ๐คข ), but hereโs the tip: Most K-5 curricula use the #5Practices. But bullet points. ๐ก๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต. ๐ก Do the math yourself to spot strategies in action. ๐ฅ Watch to learn why! #ElemMath#CoachingthatCounts
๐ข 2024 Conference Recordings Now Available! ๐
What an incredible conference for professional growth! From thought-provoking keynotes to insightful talks, we loved engaging with amazing speakers, diving into new techniques, and sharing math discussions with all of you. ๐ก๐งฎโจ
Missed something or want to relive the highlights? As a member, you can access:
๐ค Jo Boalerโs Keynote โ Author of Math-ish
๐ Featured talks by Nat Banting, Kevin Dykema, John SanGiovanni, India White, & Cathy Williams
๐ Simply log into iowamath.org, head to My ICTM, and enjoy the recordings!
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๐ Join the Building Thinking Classrooms Workshops! ๐ง ๐
Are you ready to transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and engagement? ๐ Donโt miss the Building Thinking Classrooms Workshops, led by Chase Orton, author of The Imperfect & Unfinished Math Teacher!
๐ Dates:
February 19: Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms
February 20: How We Extend the Collective Experience to Individual Understanding in a Thinking Classroom
๐ Location: Huxley Learning Center
โฐ Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
๐ด Lunch & book included!
๐ฒ Cost:
ICTM Members: $120
Non-Members: $155
๐ฏ Whether you're new to Building Thinking Classrooms or ready to deepen your practice, thereโs something for everyone!
๐ Sign up today and start building the math classroom your students deserve!
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๐ข Attention educators! Unlock the secrets to mastering fractions in the "UNcomplicate Fractions" online learning series with the amazing Dr. Marian Small! ๐
๐ Dates:
January 21 | February 4 | February 18
โฐ Time: 6:30 PM โ 8:00 PM
โ๏ธ Learn to:
Ask questions that build understanding
Make connections to enhance student performance
Address misunderstandings effectively
โจ Sponsored by Savvas Learning Company, this series is your chance to transform how you teach fractions! Don't miss out โ register now at iowamath.org/2025-PL-Fractioโฆ. ๐
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๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฉ:๐Ever found a stray card & thought, ๐โ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐ ๐๐? Today's video shares an easy tip (hint: ๐๏ธcolor-coding!) to save time & keep materials in check. How do U stay organized? Drop any tips below!๐#TeacherHacks#elemmath
๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ต ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐! ๐ Kicking off with ๐ฏ.๐ข๐.๐.๐ณโa standard often misunderstood. ๐ Watch the video and share your thoughtsโwhat questions or insights do you have? #MathStandardsMonday#CoachingThatCounts#CCSS#NJSLS#elemmath@amtnj@NewJerseyDOE
Exploring coherence and procedural, conceptual, and application standards is key to meaningful learning and tasksโincluding Centers. The 3-5 teamโs energy was inspiringโcanโt wait for Part 2 this week!
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PL with @MathCoachCheryl. We discussed vertical alignment by creating coherence maps, and learned about the differences between procedural, conceptual, & application standards. The second half of the day was all about centers and how we should be evaluating them. @EASRomero_FTPS
Are you passionate about making a difference in math education? The Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) is here to support you! Whether youโre a new teacher or a seasoned educator, ICTM connects you with a vibrant community dedicated to inspiring mathematical learning and teaching across Iowa.
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Access to professional development, resources, and innovative teaching strategies
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โจ Happening Now! ๐ Weโre in the middle of an amazing math fluency workshop with the incredible John Sangiovanni at ICTM! ๐โจ Educators are learning hands-on strategies to help students build fluency while truly understanding math concepts. ๐ง The energy in the room is inspiringโteachers are ready to take these ideas back to their classrooms! ๐
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