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Announcements and KCM/Math Education in the NEWS

This page is devoted to announcements and news articles on the Kentucky Center for Mathematics and math education.  Click the KCM Resources tab for information on Professional Development opportunities as well as other mathematics events and information.

 

 

NEWS and INFORMATION

 
 

web - The Enquirer: 'No Child' adds flexibility - Margaret Spellings’ visit to Math Recovery MIT, Lynn Roberts - additional photos

Updated April 4, 2008
Posted March  21, 2008

 
 

KY Math S.M.A.R.T

  • .pdf KY Math SMART Third Edition:  March 2008
     

  • .pdf KY Math SMART Second Edition:  January 2008
     

  • .pdf KY Math SMART First Edition:  October 2007

This quarterly newsletter is created by Math Consultants from the Kentucky Special Education Cooperatives and is intended for all teachers of math.  Each edition of KY Math “SMART” will focus on Strategies, Manipulatives, Assessment, Resources and Technology, all of which are required in today’s rigorous math classrooms. 

Updated March 28, 2008
Posted October 8, 2007

 
 

.pdf Kentucky Teacher, March 2008:  Primary mathematics intervention program sees early gains.

Posted March  24, 2008

 
 

web U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Highlights Findings of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel; Spellings Stresses Importance of Effort, Algebra and Early Math Education

Posted March  18, 2008

 

web Video of KCM Intervention Presentation at the January 10th Kentucky Senate Education Committee Meeting (see the last fourth of the footage). 

Posted January  22, 2008

 
Kentucky Mathematics Coaching Program Builds on Promising First Year

Updated January  16, 2008
Posted January 11, 2008

 

Kentucky Primary Mathematics Intervention Initiative Sees Major Gains in First Year

Updated December 13, 2007
Posted October 31, 2007

 

.doc Considerations for Selecting a Primary Grades Mathematics Diagnostic Intervention Program.  Vendors of Primary Mathematics Diagnostic Intervention Programs are invited to submit detailed answers to the questions provided in the downloadable document.  Please send your answers in digital form to gabbardal@nku.edu and send a complete set of program materials to:  Alice Gabbard, Kentucky Center for Mathematics, Northern Kentucky University, 504 Johns Hill Road, Highland Heights, KY  41099.  Please allow 6—8 weeks for confirmation and posting of your responses for access by all Kentucky schools.

Posted December 12, 2007

 
KCM will host the 2008 National Math Recovery Conference at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky April 16—18, 2008 with pre-conference workshops on April 15, 2008.  This conference will offer workshops and sessions to benefit all elementary math teachers, not just Math Recovery and Add+Vantage teachers.  See details at http://mathrecovery.org

Updated December 3, 2007
Posted August 7, 2007

 
  Engineers-Day Feb 23 at UK

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Contests, exhibits and tours are on the agenda for Engineers Day Open House 2008! E-day is scheduled for Saturday, February 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Lexington and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Paducah. Students from across Kentucky will learn about UK and engineering -- and they'll have fun, too.
More information is coming soon to www.engr.uky.edu/eday

Posted November 29, 2007

 
 

Register for the Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference, March 5—7, 2008:

http://www.kentuckytlc.org/KTLC/

Posted November 14, 2007

 
 

web  - Apply for $70,000 2008/2009 Mathematics Achievement Fund Grants for primary intervention. 

Posted October 15, 2007

 
Alice Gabbard has been named, by the Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics, as a recipient of a 2007 Mathematics Education Service Award.

The MESA Award was created by KCTM and is designed to recognize outstanding mathematics teachers (K-16), education professionals (administrators, state department personnel, supervisors, etc.), and business and community leaders who have supported mathematics education. The individuals or groups are selected for this special award in Mathematics Education Service and Achievement.

Nominations for this award are made by KCTM members. A committee screens the nominations, makes final selections, and then notifies recipients of the award. The M.E.S.A. awardees receive a certificate, which is presented to them by their nominator at the KCTM banquet. Alice Gabbard will receive her award on October 19 at the KCTM's Annual Meeting which will be held at Henry Clay High School in Lexington.

Posted October 2, 2007

 
 

DataWORKS Educational Research Math Curriculum Calibration Project:  The Kentucky Department of Education is pleased to announce a partnership with the Appalachian Regional Comprehensive Center to bring a DataWORKS Educational Research math Curriculum Calibration project to Kentucky. For more information, view the posting on the KCM Research Page.

Updated April 20, 2007

 

Committee for Mathematics Achievement Program Reviews:  The Committee for Mathematics Achievement has released initial reviews for middle grades intervention programs. Follow the links below to read the CMA reviews in Adobe .PDF format.   
Review of ALEKS Review of Apangea SmartHelp Review of Autoskill
Review of Cognitive Tutor Review of I CAN Learn Review of Knowing Mathematics
Review of Navigator Ramp UP Review of SRA Number Worlds Review of Voyager VMath

FREE PREVIEWS OF MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS                                                                                    Get Acrobat Picture

  • web - Several of the programs featured in the Committee for Mathematics Achievement (CMA) Review have offered free previews and sample materials for educators in Kentucky.
     

  • web - Additional organizations have also offered free preview opportunities of mathematics activities, programs and media for Kentucky educators.

Updated April 5, 2007

 

.ppt - Kentucky Center for Mathematics overview given by Gary Palmer at the WKEC Math Summit on Murray State’s campus, March 19.

Posted March 20, 2007 

 
 

web - Join the Kentucky K-12 math teacher list serve to receive news and to participate in thoughtful collegial discussions.

Posted March 19, 2007

 

.pdf - Fort Thomas resident teaches teachers in Singapore - www.NKY.com - March 8, 2007

Posted March 19, 2006

 
Math Grant
in the NEWS

.pdf - State funding helps schools upgrade technology - The Community Press - March 16, 2007

Posted March 19, 2006

 

.pdf - Mathematics teachers find they are their own best resources - Kentucky Teacher - March 2007

Posted March 7, 2006

 

.pdf - Mathematics Center helps teachers hone instructional skills - Kentucky Teacher - December 2006/January 2007

Posted March 7, 2006

 

.pdf - Help is coming to alleviate high math anxiety - Fort Mitchell Living - November 2006

Posted March 7, 2006

 

.pdf - A Good (Perhaps Great) Start - by Alice Gabbard - Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics - February 2007

Posted February 28, 2007

 
Math Grant
in the NEWS

Oakland Elementary receives Math Grant

 
 

KET Distance Learning AP Physics B Class:  KET is pleased to announce that our Distance Learning AP Physics B class, taught by veteran educator Chuck Duncan, recently passed the rigorous audit for College Board certification. As part of that certification process, the course now includes a virtual lab component. This flexible, high-quality class, offered tuition-free to Kentucky students, is the perfect solution for schools that don't offer AP Physics or for students with schedule conflicts.

You can find out more about AP Physics B by visiting the KET Distance Learning web site (www.dl.ket.org), calling Distance Learning at
(800)333-9764, or emailing Chuck at cduncan@ket.org

Posted February 19, 2007

 
Math in the NEWS

.pdf - Kids get into Numbers - Number World article - State Journal - October 16, 2006
 

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