The Common Denominator

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STEMscopes is your new curricular resource ("textbook") for math. To get started with the ability to assign work to students, you may need to connect the math scopes to your math section. The 30-second video below will show you how to do this.

If you are having difficulty accessing STEMscopes through ClassLink, please contact Rebecca Clements, Shelby White, or Eduphoria Helpdesk.

These short video clips were handpicked just for you, knowing how important it is to plan efficiently and start the 2023-2024 school year strong.

*Please note the videos display a science example to illustrate the following quick tips. These videos are helpful for both science and math STEMscopes teachers.

• Tight on time? School days are jammed packed the first few weeks. What to prioritize: video
• Need to print? Students don’t have tech setup yet? Access printer-friendly versions of both teacher and student resources: video
• Get organized quickly! No need to search through pages of lessons to figure out what you need with our Materials Lists: video

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Celebrate Math Storytelling Day by sharing math stories. Everyone loves a story, so this is a great way to add some interest to math and encourage your students to play around with math. What might a math story involve? Patterns, logic, history, puzzles, relationships, fictional characters, … and yes, even numbers.

In this task students explore changing areas and patterns of numbers. It is a low floor high ceiling task that can be used with many grade levels. The question posed is: what is the biggest fence that can be made out of 36 pieces of fence?

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We have made it easier than ever to share your feedback on upcoming unit assessments in grades 2-9. When you open your assessment blueprint, simply click the assessment number in the top right corner of the page and you will be directed to a slide deck on which you can enter your feedback. You can also find the feedback links in your pacing calendar.

Middle and High School teachers - it's time to pull your calculators out of storage! All TI-Nspires must be checked out from TipWeb by either the MTS, Master Teacher, or Math CILT member. If you are new to one of these roles, please contact Michelle Gandy.

Are you implementing BTC in your classroom this year? Speak to your Principal to see if this conference is right for you.

Mathematics Achievement Academy Sessions are Also Available through Region 7.

Did You Miss Out on this Session on August 8th or 9th? Here is Your Chance to Learn More About the Tyler ISD Math Problem Solving Model! Appropriate for All Grade Levels.

K-5 Teachers, This Session is for You! Learn to Identify the Different Problem Types and How to Help Students Navigate Each One.