The Associated Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut Presents (ATOMIC):
Transforming Mathematics
Equity in Action
Monday, March 24, 2025
Over 60 educator-led sessions! Featuring keynote speaker: Steve Leinwand
This will take place at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple St New Haven, CT
General Registration: $200* ATOMIC Member Registration: $175
Pre-Service Teacher Registration: $50 *1-year membership or renewal included
Visit atomicmath.org for registration!
SPECIAL SCREENING FOR CONNECTICUT
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
4:30 – 8:30 pm
Central Connecticut State University – Alumni Hall
Join us for the local Premiere of “Counted Out” hosted by a coalition of education leadership groups in Connecticut with guest speaker Dr. Jo Boaler!
Counted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time—political polarization, racial and economic inequity, a global pandemic, and climate change—through an unexpected lens: math.
In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get—all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand, or even notice.
But whether we know it or not, our numeric literacy—whether we can speak the language of math—is a critical determinant of social and economic power.
Through a mosaic of personal stories, expert interviews, and scenes of math transformation in action, Counted Out shows what’s at risk if we keep the status quo. Do we want an America in which most of us don’t consider ourselves “math people”? Where math proficiency goes down as students grow up? Or do we want a country where everyone can understand the math that undergirds our society—and can help shape it?
Sign up here starting February 1st, 2025: https://tinyurl.com/CountedOutCT
Friday, November 8th, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Using Global and Community Math Stories as a Foundation for Designing and Implementing Culturally Relevant Mathematics Lessons in the United States and South Africa
Speaker: Shelly Jones
You can join us in MS 101 or remotely using the following link: https://ccsu.webex.com/meet/gotchev
Abstract: There is an increasing demand for more equitable outcomes in mathematics education, particularly for students who have been historically marginalized in math classrooms. Dr. Jones and her colleagues (Matthews et al., 2023) suggest that culturally relevant math tasks hold great potential in fostering equitable teaching and learning for all students.
In this session, Dr. Jones and colleagues will present the findings from her sabbatical project, which focuses on incorporating global and community-based math stories into K-12 math instruction. This includes a teacher exchange with educators from South Africa and the United States.
By building on students’ existing knowledge and experiences, this approach aims to cultivate a positive math identity, helping students become more confident in their mathematical abilities. This work also has implications for college-level mathematics classrooms, including preservice teacher education and general math courses.
As students are welcomed back into the classroom, consider learning about and applying to be a part of the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition!
This nationwide STEM competition can fit into any school curriculum and invites public school students in grades 6-12, guided by their teachers to think outside the box and make a true difference in their community using STEM, with a chance to win technology and classroom supplies along the way!
Entering the competition is very simple, only takes a few minutes, and all you need is one idea! You can find some inspiration from past winners here as well as reference the ideas below, broken down by school subjects!
Now through Thursday, October 24th, teachers can submit their application by answering three simple questions.
The Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics invites you to the
CCLM FALL 2024 Dine and Discuss Dinner
Thursday, October 10 from 4:30 to 8:00
at the TPC River Highlands Clubhouse in Cromwell, CT.
Our Jennifer Michalek is the Betsy Carter Award Recipient.
What a GREAT WAY to start the new school year – highly relevant remarks from State Math Consultant Jennifer Michalek including the importance of early numeracy, making connections to math and everyday life, and ensuring our students in need of the most growth have the best teachers; stimulating table discussions and networking with your peers; and great food in a beautiful setting! Save yourself a seat!
A delicious dinner buffet including vegan and gluten-free options will be provided. The restaurant will offer special dietary options (and desserts) upon request.
Invite colleagues – central office leaders, principals, curriculum supervisors, teacher leaders, math coaches.
Please reserve your place by completing this registration form.