Author Archives: Ellen Whitesides

Parent Resources on Tools Page

Click on Tools (above) to see links to resources aimed at helping parents better understand the Common Core.

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Toward Greater Focus and Coherence: an Illustrative Mathematics Common Core Conference

Register today to reserve your spot for IM&E/Illustrative Mathematics’ next Common Core Conference! Towards Greater Focus and Coherence May 26-28, 2013 at the University of Arizona This is a great way to start the summer, while you are still in … Continue reading

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Mathematics Common Core in the Classroom: March 1-3, 2013 Syracuse, New York

Save the date and register to reserve your spot now! IM&E/Illustrative Mathematics’ next Common Core Math Conference is coming to the east coast; Syracuse, New York! Mathematics Common Core in the Classroom March 1-3, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse New … Continue reading

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The Mathematical Education of Teachers II

What mathematics do teachers need to know? How can mathematicians aid teachers in learning this mathematics, in collaboration with others responsible for teacher education? Current research and experience are synthesized to answer these questions in the new report The Mathematical … Continue reading

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Conference Developed Materials on IM&E Website

The IM&E website now links to the materials developed by participants at our last three Common Core related conferences: October 2012 Berkeley Conference page Participants made classroom activities based on a particular task or set of 2-3 tasks May 2012 New … Continue reading

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Register for workshop before October 1st!

Special offer for those who register for the Implementing the Common Core workshop before October 1st, you will receive your own copy of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics signed by lead author Bill McCallum! Register today on the … Continue reading

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Implementing the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Workshop – October 12 -14, 2012

Implementing the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics workshop is now taking registrations on the IM&E website. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about the standards from lead author of the CCSSM, Bill McCallum, as well as … Continue reading

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Upcoming Webinar

On April 30th at 2:00pm eastern Bill will be doing a webinar on the Common Core Mathematics Standards and the Concept of Focus.  I will also talk about Illustrative Mathematics and our work with CCSSO’s Math SCASS.  Registration is here.

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May 25 – 27th Workshop Full

The workshop from May 25 – 27 in New Orleans: Focus in the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, is full and no longer accepting registrations.  If you are interested in attending a similar workshop in the future stay tuned … Continue reading

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Reduced Registration Fee: Extended to April 15

This is just to let everyone know that the reduced fee registration for the May conference: Focus in the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, is extended until April 15th. This conference from May 25-27 will encourage participants to not … Continue reading

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