Mathematics 2023-24

Don't see what you need listed here? Please contact Kevin Drinkard, Math Coordinator, kdrinkard@santacruzcoe.org, to discuss.  Professional learning is offered at no-cost to county schools and districts.

Thursday August 31, 4:00-5:00 via Zoom

The State Board of Education approved the California 2023 Math Framework!!. What's new? What are some shorter and longer-term implications? Join an informational session on Zoom:

• Updates and Changes

• Equity and Engagement in Math Teaching and Learning

• More

An excellent first step anyone can do right now is to read the first two chapters!

• Chapter 1 - Mathematics for All: Purpose, Understanding and Connection

• Chapter 2 - Teaching for Equity and Engagement

What resonates with what you already know? What pushes against your thinking? What questions emerge? 

Hope to see you on the August 31 Zoom!

The Santa Cruz County Lesson Study Project leverages the expertise and leadership of those who know our schools and students best - the educators who work there - to improve student achievement, agency and math mindsets.

The brand new 2023 California Math Frameworks says (Chapter 10, p. 23): 

"Lesson Study is a type of professional learning where teachers engage in an inquiry cycle that supports their ability to experiment, observer, and improve their teaching by collaboratively researching, creating, teaching/observing, and revising a lesson. Lesson Study ... has been shown to be an effective model for professional development with its deliberate focus on planning and teaching practice, as well as inquiry, creativity, and collaboration."

SCCOE is partnering with SVMI to offer 4 Teams in select districts across Santa Cruz County schools, and can offer $3,000 Grants to participating teams. 

For more information, view this FLYER, and to apply, please contact Math Coordinator Kevin Drinkard at kdrinkard@santacruzcoe.org

Applications due within one month after the school year starts.

Audience: Team of Teachers, Instructional Coaches TK-12. Need a letter of commitment from district office. 

4 Saturday Sessions 9:00-12:00: September 30, November 4, February 3, April 27

Audiene: TK-12 Educators

• Have you started implementing some of the Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics strategies into your practice? 

• Are you making plans for the 2023-24 school year?

Join MBAMP facilitators for four Saturday sessions to further break down the ideas presented in the book and work together to create the student-centered thinking classrooms of our dreams!!

Cost: $200 for the whole series. Two CEU units available for purchase. Meetings at Soquel High School. 

Audience: Educators TK-12

Register at mbamp.ucsc.edu

Math Teachers' Circles are a space where math teachers, math enthusiasts, and professional mathematicians come together to develop community, engage, and explore interesting mathematical topics. 

6:30-8:00PM, In-Person + Hybrid Options. Tentative Schedule:

• October 10, 2023 

• November 7, 2023

• December 5, 2023

• January 16, 2024

• February 20, 2023

• March 19, 2024

• April 16, 2024

• May 21, 2024

Please check  MBAMP's Website for updates, dates/topics:

mbamp.ucsc.edu 

Winter Date, TBA, 11:00-1:00 at Cabrillo College

A student math circle is designed to make math accessible, inclusive, and fun for students. Join local educators and local non-profit XAcademy to learn how the Santa Cruz Math Circle provides extracurricular math enrichment that encourages students from across Santa Cruz County to develop their identities as math thinkers in a supportive, collaborative and fun environment.

Participants will:

• See a student math circle in-person, and observe the ways math circles can support student interest and achievement

• Learn more about the intent and design of student math circles

• Connect with other teachers who are interested in starting (or have already started) a student math circle in their own classroom, school or district.

• Learn about resources, including those from the COE, that can support you to start your own math circle in your classroom, school, or district.

Audience: Teachers, Principals, Instructional Coaches

Saturday, May 4 2024 8:45-11:00, at a location to be announced (likely Aptos High School)

Who Can Participate?

• Students enrolled in Santa Cruz County public and private schools, grades 5 through 8 are welcome to participate. The contest is designed to be a challenging, fun and positive experience for interested students.

What are the two main components of the Math Contest?

• Team Contest: 3 to 5 students working on mathematically rich problems

• Individual Contest: each student works individually on problems

• STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM TESTS

How will students register?

Participating schools will appoint a Lead Teacher who will handle school registrations. This will occur in April, 2024. For now, save the date.

For more information, and for sample tests, please see the COE Math Contest web page. 

To learn about ways to inspire students in your classroom or school to participate in the math contest, please reach out to Math Coordinator Kevin Drinkard kdrinkard@santacruzcoe.org

Audience: Families, students, teachers - focused on grades 5-8

For more information, or for support tailored to your district, school, department, grade-level team, or classroom, please contact Kevin Drinkard, Math Coordinator.