Welcome to SMECC

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Welcome to SMECC!

• September 26, 2008
• Davis School District

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Mary Christensen

• Teacher Salary Supplement

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Joe Andrade

• Leo on Wheels

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Machiel Van Frankenhuijsen

• Math Contest
• UVU, March 18, 2009
• http//science.uvsc.edu/math/smc

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Utah Math Contest

• Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
• Utah Valley University.
• Start between 900 and 1000 a.m.
• Two and one half hours long.
• Optional sites Cedar City, Southern Utah
  University, or Blanding, College of Eastern Utah,
  San Juan campus.
• For information and registration, go to
  http//science.uvsc.edu/math/smc

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Marisa Egbert

• Math Counts

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Camille Baker

• UCTM Report

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Max Longhurst

• Core Academy

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Jim Cangelosi

• UMEP

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Lois Richins

• Interim Elementary Math Specialist

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Elementary Math Issues

• 4-6 Math Initiative
• Priority of Needs
• K-2 Integration

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Nolan Fawcett

• Assessment

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CRT Assessment Results

• Secondary Mathematics

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Secondary Endorsement

• Major Changes
• Level 2 authorized to teach Math 7, Pre-algebra
• Level 3 requires Mathematics for Elementary
  Teachers
• Level 4 reintroduces Abstract Algebra

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Mission Statement Utah will become the premier
state in our country for math education within 10
years by partnering with the NASA Advisory
Council to create standards and programs such
that NASA will look first to Utah for at least
10 of its recruits and Utah is recognized as a
top source of skilled scientists and engineers.
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Mathematics Master Plan

• The mission of mathematics education in Utah is
  to promote student growth and learning in
  mathematics in order to prepare students to
  thrive and contribute in the global society of
  the 21st century.

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Desired Outcomes

• Mathematical Habits of Mind
• Logic and Problem Solving Skills
• Life Skills
• Scientific and Technical Contributions
• Workplace Skills

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What is needed to support student growth in
mathematics?

• Teacher Quality
• Resources
• Assessment
• Instruction
• Curriculum

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Future Meetings

• November 6, Salt Lake Center for Science
  Education, morning
• January 21, UVU, all day
• March 13, TBD, afternoon
• Please email any distribution list corrections to
  Eileen Koellner, eileen.koellner_at_schools.utah.gov