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ComMuniCator
The ComMuniCator,
a magazine published four times a year by CMC, is a nationally
recognized forum for mathematics educators. It discusses current
issues, reports new developments, showcases innovative teaching and
assessment techniques, and publicizes conferences, CMC services, and
other professional opportunities. All CMC members receive this
publication with their membership.
Most years the editorial staff of CMC also produce a conference Special Edition. Unlike the ComMuniCator
these issues consist entirely of classroom activities that have not
previously appeared in our publications. These are not offered as part
of membership, but are sold separately at each of the fall conferences.
The
ComMuniCator seeks articles on issues of interest to mathematics
educators in California.
Go to the Call for Articles and
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There's a series in the ComMuniCator
which is proving very helpful to parents and teachers. Written by the
CMC Executive Board (the state officers and section presidents), it's
called "Have You Ever Wondered (About) ..." (HYEWA).
- HYEWA1 How Instructional Materials Are Selected for State Adoption
- (December 2000, Vol 25, #2)
- HYEWA2 The Meaning of Standardized Tests
- (March 2001, Vol 25, #3)
- HYEWA3 The Academic Performance Index (API)
- (September 2001, Vol 26, #2)
- HYEWA4 What Assessment Should Look Like
- (June 2002, Vol 26, #4)
- HYEWA5 The Use of Multiple Measures in Mathematics
- (September 2002, Vol 27, #1)
- HYEWA6 If Assessment and Accountability are the Same Thing
- (March 2003, Vol 27, #3)
- HYEWA7 What Makes an Effective Professional Development Plan
- (June 2003, Vol 27, #4)
George Polya, 1887-1985
Tom
O'Brien graciously made this transcript available to CMC for
publication. Professor Polya's talk to inservice and pre-service
students in the late 1960's is just as relevant today!
Also available: audio tapes of this lecture. Send $8 to cover the cost of
duplication and mailing to the address below. (Cost $5 + $3 S&H; see the order form below.)
Paul Giganti, Jr.
These articles will help you as teachers and parents to help your children study mathematics. Sections from the new booklet Math at Home are included.
Problem Solving CMC Student Problem Solving Activities from recent issues.
Some other previous articles online:
Mathematics across the Curriculum
Math Centers across the Curriculum
Mr. or Mrs. Measurement
 Also available: Mathematics Is As Easy As π posters with the first 2005 decimal digits of π as well as some formulas and interesting facts. It's ideal for grades 5 through 12.
How to Order
To
order any of the publications described above, print a copy of our
order form, indicate the quantity of each publication and the total
cost. Include the appropriate fee for postage and handling (1-2 items,
$3; 3-7 items, $5; 8-14 items, $10) and send the order form to:
ComMuniCator Orders
PO Box 880
CLAYTON CA 94517-0880
Asilomar KeynoteDownload a pdf of the PowerPoint presentation by Harold Asturias, Using Mathematics Concepts as Scaffold for Academic Language, his 2006 Keynote address at the Asilomar Mathematics Conference. In this presentation, Harold makes a connection between Mathematics
Education and Literacy Education as a framework for developing
mathematics academic language, particularly with English learners. He
discusses these key points:
- goals of mathematics and literacy education;
- features of academic language;
- specific academic language proficiencies English learners need;
- differences among skills, concepts, and problem solving;
- language, culture, and mathematics issues embedded in the wording of problems we present to students.
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