Series #2: Invigorating High School Mathematics , Session #1: Curriculum and Instruction Today, it seems as if nearly everyone agrees that high school mathematics needs to change. For far too long, mathematics has not worked for far too many students. Mathematics has not changed substantially in my lifetime, nor has it changed substantially for most […]
Series #3: Using Polypad to Co-Create with Elementary Teachers, Session #1: Focus on Whole Number Fluency Imagine your manipulative kits all in one digital space. In this session you will learn how to bring Polypad, the FREE mathematics playground to your classroom. Come co-create with us in this virtual "make and take" session! We will […]
Series #3: Using Polypad to Co-Create with Elementary Teachers, Session #2: Focus on Fraction Fluency Imagine your manipulative kits all in one digital space. In this session you will learn how to bring Polypad, the FREE mathematics playground to your classroom. Come co-create with us in this virtual "make and take" session! We will begin […]
Series #2: Invigorating High School Mathematics , Session #2: Instruction and Assessment Today, it seems as if nearly everyone agrees that high school mathematics needs to change. For far too long, mathematics has not worked for far too many students. Mathematics has not changed substantially in my lifetime, nor has it changed substantially for most […]
The AMTNJ presents the Spring 2023 "Connections Matter!" Conference. Join us for a full day of learning and making connections ! There are session for K-12 Teachers, Higher Education and Administration. Location: Rutgers University Tillett Hall, 50 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, New Jersey Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Time: 8 am – 3:30 pm Register here.
The AMTNJ is excited to announce its Fall 2023 Conference on Friday, October 20, at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ! We are excited to feature a live virtual keynote by Peter Liljedahl, author of the popular “Building Thinking Classrooms” book. Our Fall conference will then feature grade-band-specific sessions on various aspects of Building Thinking Classrooms, followed […]
Making Meaning of Fractions: Grades 2-6 Presenter: Cheryl Fricchione Fractions ... just the word tends to cause strong reactions from students and teachers alike. They can be notoriously difficult to both learn and teach but are also crucial to students' work with proportional reasoning that begins in 6th grade. We often teach fractions as referencing […]
D.I.Y Games on The Fly! K-5 Presenter: Kristine Venneman Learn how to differentiate your favorite games and create brand new ones tailored to the kids you have in front of you today. Using a variety of blank game templates, dice and cards, we will create simple yet sophisticated games that engage multiple grade levels. Consider […]
AMTNJ Board of Trustees Meeting
Creating Inclusive Elementary Math Spaces K-5 Presenter: Melissa Pearson, Ed.D. and Susan Totaro This session will explore with participants how we create spaces for students to see themselves as doers, knowers, and sense-makers of mathematics. We will identify structures, practices, routines, and activities that foster learning environments that hone students' mathematical identities and foster agency. […]