Mathematics


September 11th, 2017

Join us for a day focused on creating and experiencing quality mathematical tasks! 📐➕➖

Join us for a day focused on creating and experiencing quality mathematical tasks from grades 4 through 8. Participants will learn what makes a quality mathematical task, how to determine the cognitive demand of the task, and how to implement the task at the rigor of the standards. Arizona Mathematics Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practice will be a focus for all mathematical experiences.

Math Problem Solving in the 4-8 Classroom: Implementing Math Tasks that Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving

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March 8th, 2017

Presidential Awards Nominations

Do you know an outstanding 7th-12th grade mathematics or science teacher? If so, please consider nominating that teacher for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).The Presidential Awards are the nation’s highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science), and recipients of the award receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. Anyone may nominate a teacher to apply for this exciting opportunity. Nominations are accepted until April 1, 2017. For more information or to nominate someone, visit the PAEMST website.

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February 9th, 2017

NEW AzMERIT Sample TESTS are available!

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NEW AzMERIT Sample TESTS are available.

The AzMERIT Sample Tests are a valuable resource for students and families, as well as district and school administrators and educators. The purpose of the Sample Tests is to allow various users to become familiar with the AzMERIT Computer-Based Testing (CBT) system and the different item types used on the AzMERIT assessment. It is important that students who will take the CBT AzMERIT test have an opportunity to take a CBT Sample Test prior to testing so they may become familiar with the types of questions they will encounter and the various tools available to use throughout the tests. Click here to access the sample tests.

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