EMPOWERING MATHEMATICAL LEARNING THROUGH ASSESSMENT

Save the date for the 49th WMC Annual Conference on May 3-5, 2017, in Green Lake. Although many people wait to celebrate the “50

th” of something, like a 50

th birthday or anniversary, we

conference planners see the beauty of celebrating 49 years. For example, 49 is a perfect square (72) whose digits are also perfect squares (4 = 22; 9 = 32). Also, the square of 49 is 2401, whose digits add up to 7, which is the square root of 49. And let’s not forget that 49 can be written as the sum of 3 perfect squares: 22 + 32 + 62.

WMC’s 49th Annual Conference will focus on the theme of Empowering Mathematical Learning through Assessment. Conference keynote speakers will highlight the multiple forms of assessment in the classroom that can transform mathematics teaching and learning. This conference is packed with so many nationally and internationally known keynote speakers! Let’s get to know seven (√49) of these passionate mathematics educators with whom you’ll have the opportunity to engage in dialogue and learning: Dylan Wiliam: internationally-recognized mathematics educator focused

on formative assessment in the classroom who is only speaking in the US three times during the 2016-17 school year, and two are at WMC!

Dan Meyer: well-known for his Three-Act Math tasks and now the Chief Academic Officer at Desmos.

Eli Luberoff: the founder and creator of Desmos, a powerful, online graphing calculator that provides beautiful, free mathematics to the classroom.

Jessica Shumway: author of Number Sense Routines: Building Numerical Literacy Every Day for the K-3 classroom.

Graham Fletcher: an elementary mathematics educator with a passion for conceptual understanding through problem-based lessons.

Gladis Kersaint: a member of the NCTM Board of Directors and Dean of the Neag School of Education and Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Connecticut who focuses on the teaching and learning with technology as well as access and equity in the mathematics classroom.

Robert Kaplinsky: an educator from South California who highlights not just the what and how but more so on the why we should evolve our classrooms and focus on students as problem-solvers.

With these brief introductions to some of our keynote speakers, we hope you are intrigued to spend time learning more about their work and how it could impact your classroom. Start planning now for this hip-to-be-square 49th Annual Conference!

Jennifer Kosiak, Maggie McHugh, and Heather Siedschlag Annual Conference Co-Chairs

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N E W S L E T T E R

IN THIS ISSUE

2 President’s Message

3 WMC Board Update & Profile, Twitter Info

4 Book Study, WMEF Merger

5 Special Interest Groups, WiMLC Meeting, Brookhill Update

6 DPI Update

7 WMEF Grants, MPES Conference Info

8 WMC Board of Directors

Pre-conference —

May 3, 2017 Green Lake

Conference Center

Wisconsin Mathematics Council 49th Annual Conference

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SEPTEMBER 2016 VOLUME XLI NUMBER 1

Dylan Wiliam

Like all of us this summer, I have been having an internal dialogue on what changes I am going to make to my math classes this coming school year. Many thoughts came to mind including the following learning goals: Students will examine division of

fractions by building procedural fluency from conceptual understanding.

Students will deepen their knowledge of ratio reasoning by engaging in relevant problem solving tasks.

As I began to set these lofty goals for the coming school year, I got the feeling that something was still missing.

While attending a National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Affiliates Leadership meeting in July, the missing component hit me. At this meeting a seemingly small question was asked: “Why does your affiliate exist?” Immediately people from around the country shouted out answers such as “to provide high quality resources to teachers” or “to promote math proficiency for every student”. As I intently listened, I began to notice that the answers were focused more on what organizations do and how they do it. At the beginning many of the answers did not address the why we do what we do. By why, I mean our purpose or fundamental belief.

After continuous reflection, this seemingly simple question turned into my new summer challenge. In addition to focusing on what and how my students engage in mathematics, I know my students need to answer the critical question of why. That is, I want my students to be able to answer the question of Why Math? I plan to build in opportunities for my students to examine questions such as: Why is mathematics a life skill? Why is learning this mathematics important? Why should the global community care about learning mathematics?

I soon realized these three questions (how, what, and, why) are all critically important, but it is the order in which students focus on these three question that will impact

how my students view mathematics. This ordering was also acknowledged at the affiliates meetings with Simon Sinek’s concept of the golden circle. As illustrated here*, the golden circle asks us to start with the why, whether the role is that of a classroom teacher, an interventionist, a support staff, an

administrator, etc. This why should express the purpose or fundamental belief of engaging students in mathematics. This why should drive the how and the what. This why should be owned not only by me, but by my students as well.

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WISCONSIN TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

SPRING 2017 JOURNAL

The Wisconsin Teacher of Mathematics welcomes submissions for the Spring 2017 issue. We encourage articles from a broad range of topics related to the teaching and learning of mathematics. In particular, we seek submissions that: Present engaging tasks that can be implemented in the

PK-12 classroom Connect mathematics education research and theory to

classroom practice Showcase innovative uses of technology in the classroom Focus on work with preservice teachers in the field Discuss current issues or trends in mathematics

education

Submissions focusing on other strands are also welcome. If you have questions or wish to submit an article for review, please email editor Josh Hertel (jhertel@uwlax.edu) or visit the WMC website for more information (http://www.wismath.org/Write-for-our-Journal). The submission deadline for the Spring 2017 issue is January 20, 2017. Wisconsin Teacher of Mathematics, the official journal of the Wisconsin Mathematics Council, is published twice a year. Annual WMC membership includes a one-year subscription to this journal and to the Wisconsin Mathematics Council Newsletter.

The Wisconsin Teacher of Mathematics is a forum for the exchange of ideas. Opinions expressed in this journal are those of the authors and may not necessarily reflect those of the Council or editorial staff.

Manuscripts may be submitted at any time. All manuscripts are subject to a review process. Include the author’s name, address, telephone, email,

work affiliation and position. Manuscripts should be double-spaced and submitted

in .doc or .docx format. Embed all figures and photos. Send an electronic copy of the manuscript to

jhertel@uwlax.edu. Direct all correspondence to: Wisconsin Mathematics Council W175 N11117 Stonewood Dr., Ste. 204 Germantown, WI 53022 Phone: 262-437-0174 Fax: 262-532-2430 E-mail: wmc@wismath.org Web: www.wismath.org The submission deadline for the Spring 2017 issue is January 20, 2017.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT—THE WHY MATH CHALLENGE

UPDATES FROM THE WMC BOARD

SUMMER RETREAT

The WMC Board of Directors held its 2016 Summer Retreat on June 27-28 at the Green Lake Conference Center. Meeting highlights included: Welcoming our new board members, Michelle

Butturini, Reedsville School District, Tammy Moynihan, Oconto Falls High School, Amy Vesperman, Albany School District, Jennifer Lawler, Kenosha Unified School District and Jeff Ziegler, Brookhill Institute of Mathematics.

Discussing WMC's priorities for the 2016-2017

school year and beyond, with a focus on communication, specifically the WMC website and WMC’s social media presence; professional development including MPES, Annual Conference, book studies and expanding offerings to rural parts of the state; and advocacy and leadership, supporting Special Interest Groups, such as WiMLC, and building upon the WMC committee structure to recruit and develop future leaders.

Approving guidelines and a policy to control outside

solicitation at WMC sponsored events. Providing updates on the MPES (Mathematics

Proficiency for Every Student) conferences, ELEE (Effective Leaders, Effective Educators) initiative, and WMC Annual Conference.

Name and Title Michelle Butturini Grades 3-5 Representative

Position Grade 5 Math and Science teacher

Experience This is my 18th year teaching at Reedsville Elementary/Middle School. In addition to teaching fifth grade, I have also taught sixth grade Math and Science.

Education I graduated from Silver Lake College in 1998 with a major in both Elementary Education and Special Education (LD). I attended Marian University and received a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

Family I have been married to my husband, Tony, for almost thirty years. We have four children together, Amber, Courtney, Jordan, and Brandon. We have a son-in-law, Matthew, and a future daughter-in-law, Jessica. We are super excited that we will be first time grandparents in January!

Personal Interests

I love to read when I am not working. I am not picky about what I read in my spare time, and I have been known to take a math book to the beach to read… I also love to travel. My husband and I have traveled to all 50 states with our four children. Our son-in-law was fortunate enough to be able to join us for the last two states, Alaska and Hawaii. My husband and I now enjoy traveling with just the two of us. We have traveled to Italy, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica without the children.

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YOUR WMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Get to know the members of the WMC Board of Directors. A different Board member is featured in each issue. We hope you enjoy learning about your WMC Board!

FOLLOW WMC

Connect with the Wisconsin Math Council on Twitter! Join us and other math educators by following @WIMathCouncil, and stay up-to-date on the latest math education news in Wisconsin. You'll find featured articles from some of the finest math education minds in the state, as well as current information on upcoming conferences, such as MPES and the Annual Conference in Green Lake. Use the official Wisconsin math hashtag, #wismath, whenever tweeting, and we'll be sure to join the discussion. In addition, we make use of conference specific hashtags. For this year’s MPES conferences in Onalaska and Oshkosh, we will be using the hashtag, #mpes2016. Help a colleague set up their account today and join us on Twitter!

FALL PRINCIPLES TO ACTIONS BOOK

STUDY ANNOUNCED

Attention all Kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers! Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All book study is once again being offered this fall! Whether you teach math on a daily basis or help support other math professionals, this book study is aimed for all educators and administrators looking to engage students in rich mathematical tasks or a way to support math instructors with a great

professional development opportunity. Published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, outlines effective teaching practices, which promote high levels of learning for all students. The book study begins by unpacking the eight essential Mathematics Teaching Practices outlined in the book. To assist in putting these practices into action at various school levels, the innovative online book study dives into tasks you can use within the classroom setting, distinguishes between unproductive versus productive actions, and collaboration amongst professionals. The three-week book study, scheduled Tuesday, September 27, October 4, and October 11, includes three live webinars and online discussions with other educators from around the state. During the webinars, we will focus on one or more of the high-leverage teaching practices and provide robust tasks to help you enact these methods in your own classroom. During the week between each online meeting, additional discussions, videos, and materials will be posted to help promote further discourse and provide professional development materials. The book study is sponsored by WMC in collaboration with the Department of Public Instruction Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. We look forward to engaging with you in this interactive webinar and seeing what Principles to Actions has to offer!

NEW—5 PRACTICES BOOK STUDY

In October, Connie Laughlin and Kevin McLeod will facilitate a book study for Grades 3-8 teachers of mathematics on 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions by Mary Kay Stein and Margaret (Peg) Smith. This book describes a framework for organizing and facilitating classroom discussions based on Anticipating, Monitoring, Selecting, Sequencing, and

Connecting students’ mathematical work. Participants will be asked to engage in weekly online discussion, attend four live webinars on Tuesday evenings (October 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 5:00-6:00 p.m.), and implement some of the first steps in this framework with their own students’ work.

There are no prerequisites for participants, but this book study would be an appropriate sequel to the recent successful Principles to Actions book study (see description left). It will also serve as a preparation for Dylan Wiliam’s 2017 pre-conference session on formative assessment at the WMC Annual Conference in Green Lake.

WMC AND WMEF MERGE

The partnership between the Wisconsin Mathematics Council and the Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation has become stronger. In July, these organizations merged into a single entity. As such, WMC will continue to support the mission of the

Foundation in order to financially support excellence in mathematics education for students and teachers in the state of Wisconsin. Through the Foundation, WMC will continue to offer grants for teachers and scholarships for students.

For more information on these opportunities, please visit the WMC website (www.wismath.org) or the Foundation website (http://wmefonline.org).

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The Distinguished Mathematics Educator Award

WMC’s most prestigious award, recognizes individuals for

their exceptional leadership and service to the state’s

mathematics education community.

Nominations are now open; download the nominations form at http://

wismath.org/DMEAA. Application deadline is January 31, 2017.

To register for the book studies, please visit the WMC website at http://wismath.org/Book-Study.

(continued from page 2) So with this new challenge of starting with the why, I have continued to have an internal dialogue. To meet this challenge I have tried to rewrite the same learning targets from above to start with the why and then provide students the how and the what. Foster critical thinking and sense making by

building conceptual understanding of fraction operations.

Empower students to transform the world through relevant problem solving tasks focused on reasoning with ratios.

Throughout the year, I challenge you to start your math classes with the why. I hope you will also share your ideas with me at several WMC professional development events this fall including the Fall Mathematical Proficiency for Every Student Conference held in Oshkosh and the La Crosse area, as well as two online book studies. To me these events are all focused on the why, supporting the mathematical literacy for every student. These events include the how of engaging students in productive struggle and mathematical discourse. You will leave these events with the what, robust tasks and resources for your own classroom. To learn more about these events, visit the WMC website at www.wismath.org. *For additional information on Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle, listen to his TED Talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en.

Jenn

Jennifer Kosiak WMC President, 2015-2017

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS INITIATIVE

The Wisconsin Mathematics Council was formed to lead in the development of, advocate for, and promote quality mathematics education for all students. To achieve

this vision, the WMC Board has initiated the development of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). SIGs are small communities within our organization that share a common interest focused on enhancing mathematics teaching and learning in Wisconsin.

Examples of SIGs may include grade-band groups, AP teachers, cooperating teachers, student affiliate groups, etc. WMC will support its SIGs by providing funding for projects, space to meet and other resources. If you and your colleagues are interested in learning more information or establishing a Special Interest Group, please let us know by emailing WisMath@teamwi.com. Detailed information will be posted on the WMC website (www.wismath.org) by October 15

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WIMLC PLANS FALL MEETING

Join mathematics leaders from across the state when the Wisconsin Mathematics Leadership Council meets to network, share, and learn about the latest research and experiences in mathematics teaching and learning. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 29

th at Mid-

State Technical College in Stevens Point. To register for the event, please visit the WMC website at http://wismath.org/event-2308423.

BROOKHILL

INSTITUTE OF

MATHEMATICS

UPDATES

Brookhill just wrapped up another summer of WSMI institutes, and it was the biggest summer yet. Approximately 830 teachers from 90 districts across the state of Wisconsin attended a WSMI institute this year. This means that in the five years Brookhill has been offering the institutes, over 3,000 Wisconsin teachers have taken time out of their summer to learn about mathematics and mathematics instruction.

This fall Brookhill will offer its first academic year WSMI module! Grades 6-8 Statistics will be delivered as a hybrid face-to-face and online course. The face-to-face part of the course will be on Monday evenings. Participants will meet at the Brookhill office in Waukesha and at CESA 7 in Green Bay and will be connected to each other using video conferencing technology. Space is limited so go to www.wsmi.net soon for more information and to register.

To make sure you are up to date on everything that Brookhill is doing go www.brookhillmath.org and www.wsmi.net and sign up for updates.

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DPI UPDATES

Mathematics Position: DPI is in the process of hiring the mathematics consultant.

Mathematics and Science Partnership Grants: Last week four new and two renewal proposals were awarded a total of $2.3m. These are consortia of LEAs and IHEs

Forward Exam: On August 22-25, mathematics teachers reviewed the exam items (3-8 grade) and provided feedback to the DPI.

ESSA:

Starting from 2016/17 year, Paraprofessional: Instructional paraprofessional in Title I schools are required to take and pass assessment in mathematics content and ability to assisting in teaching mathematics. DPI is developing guidelines and standards to meet this requirement.

Teachers: Teachers in core academic areas are no longer required to be highly qualified, however, a license is required to teach mathematics.

Teachers under Emergency Rules: PI 34 contains the current administrative rules governing the licensure of school personnel. This emergency rule makes numerous changes to the existing rule, which include the following:

Creating the ability for Wisconsin educators who are age 55 or older to apply for a five-year, nonrenewable license without having to meet professional development requirements (i.e., 6 credits or a PDP).

Increasing the number of consecutive days that a short-term substitute can be in the same

assignment from 20 to 45 days. This should allow schools enough time to either find a properly licensed educator for the position or apply for an emergency license or permit for an educator who does not hold a license acceptable for the assignment.

Expanding the renewal options for emergency licenses to include attempting to pass required tests for licensure for educators who have met all other requirements and submitting a plan to complete an approved program.

Expanded the pathway for teachers to add additional licenses based on content tests to allow: Teachers who hold an Early Adolescence-

Adolescence (grades 5-12) regular education license can add another regular education license at the same developmental/grade level by passing a content test.

Teachers who hold a Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (grades 1-8) regular education license and have at least four semesters of teaching experience in mathematics in grades 7 or 8 can add a license in that subject at the Early Adolescence-Adolescence level by passing a content test.

Computer Science: A survey to assess the need for computer science standards has been developed and posted at http://dpi.wi.gov/computer-science.

Presidential Awards: Congratulations to Rebecca Saeman and Susan Hammer from Sauk Trail Elementary, Middleton on being selected as Wisconsin State Finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! We appreciate the time and effort you put into applying for the award.

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You’re in Good Company . . .

WMC members include all levels of teachers from pre-kindergarten to university

instructors, mathematics teacher leaders, administrators, and mathematics specialists. Anyone whose goal is to improve mathematics education in his or her

classroom, building, district, or state is welcome to join.

WMC supports its members to improve their professional effectiveness and their

mathematical skills through Professional Development Publications

Recognition Student Activities

Networking

Don’t let your WMC membership lapse… Renew your membership today!

WISCONSIN

MATHEMATICS

EDUCATION

FOUNDATION

AWARDS THREE GRANTS!

Congratulations to Maggie McHugh, Katy Shea and Katy Gallenberg! All three teachers are recent recipients of WMEF grants!

Maggie McHugh, La Crosse WI, and Katy Shea, School District of South Milwaukee, received Professional Development Grants. These grants support the efforts of an individual or teams of mathematics educators in the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in the field of mathematics. Maggie McHugh, of the La Crosse Design Institute, was awarded $1,500 to attend the 2017 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Conference in San Antonio and learn more about STEM education. Katy Shea, School District of South Milwaukee, received $974 to purchase Inline 100s. These tools will support 2

nd Grade students in

deepening their understanding of computational strategies based on place value.

Student Activity Grants award up to $500 to encourage the involvement of students in mathematics activities beyond their regular classrooms. Katy Gallenberg, La Crosse Design Institute, received $500 to purchase materials needed to implement STEM projects with her students.

Professional Development and Student Activity Grant applications are due July 1 and December 1, and the awards are announced shortly after each deadline. If you have attended a professional development activity and would like to implement your new learning with students then check out the Professional Development Grant! If you want to start a Math Club, or need funds to support extra curricular activities in mathematics then check out the Student Activities Grant!

WMEF applications are available online; visit wmenfonline.org to for more information or to download the applications.

MPES CONFERENCE UPDATE

Register now for the 7th

Annual Wisconsin Mathematics Council's Mathematical Proficiency for Every Student (MPES) conferences!

The conferences are being held in two new locations:

October 19-20, 2016—Stoney Creek Inn, Onalaska November 2-3, 2016—Best Western Premier

Waterfront Hotel, Oshkosh

Following are short descriptions of each day of the conference. Day 1 - Talking through Mathematics in the Classroom

Day 1 will focus on orchestrating mathematical discourse. By providing students with opportunities to represent, explain, and justify their reasoning, they will develop a deeper understanding of mathematics through communication. The morning keynote address will be led by Dr. Elizabeth Hughes (Onalaska) and Dr. Nancy C. Anderson (Oshkosh). Grade band breakout sessions will focus on teaching strategies to create a culture of mathematical discourse. Participants will also have an opportunity to create tasks and share ideas for incorporating discourse in their own classroom.

Day 2— Empowering Students through Productive Struggle & Problem Solving

Day 2 will focus on productive struggle and problem solving. By providing students with opportunities to investigate the mathematical structure of problems and the relationships among mathematical ideas, they will learn mathematics with understanding. The morning keynote address will be led by

Dr. Robert Berry (Onalaska and Oshkosh). Grade band breakout sessions will focus on problem solving tasks that will engage students in productive struggle. Participants will also have an opportunity to create tasks and share ideas for incorporating productive struggle in their own classroom. Visit the WMC website at http://wismath.org/MPES for more information or to register. We hope to see you then!

NCWIT COMPUTING AWARD

The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women active and interested in computing and

encourages them to pursue their passion for technology. The competition for the 2016-2017 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing is open to any U.S. high-school-level female (grades 9-12). For more information, including how to register, visit https://www.aspirations.org. The application deadline is November 7, 2016, and Wisconsin awardees will be notified by the end of January, 2017.

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2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jennifer Kosiak President

Professor of Mathematics UW-La Crosse, La Crosse

Doug Burge Past President

Mathematics Teacher Holmen School District, Holmen

Derek Pipkorn Secretary

Middle School Mathematics Specialist Mequon-Thiensville School District, Mequon

Wendy Meyer Treasurer

Mathematics Teacher Edgerton High School, Edgerton

Alicia Korth PK-2 Representative First Grade Teacher Lincoln Elementary School, New London

Michelle Butturini Grades 3-5 Representative Elementary/Middle School Mathematics Teacher Reedsville School District, Reedsville

Amy Traynor Grades 6-8 Representative Instructional Coach DeLong Middle School, Eau Claire Tammy Moynihan Grades 9-12 Representative Mathematics Teacher Oconto Falls High School, Oconto Falls

Adam Paape College/University Representative

Assistant Professor of Education Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon John Korth Wisconsin Technical College Representative Mathematics Instructor Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids

Mark Schommer Statewide Representative K-12 Mathematics Coordinator DC Everest School District, Weston

Lori Williams Statewide Representative Mathematics Specialist Manitowoc Public School District, Manitowoc

Amy Vesperman Administrator/Supervisor Representative

School Superintendent Albany School District, Albany

Kevin McLeod Ex Officio Mathematician Mathematics Professor UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Becky Walker Ex Officio WI Mathematics Leadership Council

School Improvement Services Director CESA 7, Green Bay

Jennifer Lawler Ex Officio WI Mathematics Leadership Council Instructional Coach Kenosha Unified School District

Beth Schefelker Ex Officio WI Mathematics Education Foundation

K-6 Instructional Math Coach School District of South Milwaukee

Open Ex Officio DPI Representative

Mathematics Consultant Department of Public Instruction, Madison

Debra Pass Ex Officio

WMC Executive Services Wisconsin Mathematics Council Inc., Germantown