Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics
A DDITIONAL D IMENSIONS
V O L U M E 25
NUMBER 1
W I N T E R 2016
P resident’s M essage
ZACHARY CHAMPAGNE
Dear FCTM Members,
I could not be more honored to serve as the President of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM). I am
lucky to be surrounded by an incredible and diverse group of educators from around the State of Florida that make
FCTM the remarkable organization that it is today.
I would first like to acknowledge and thank Margaret Walker for her service as our Immediate Past President. We are
grateful to her for her continuous dedication to our council.
During my term as the FCTM President, I hope we will continue to accomplish great things. Through collaboration with
our Board of Directions, we have developed five priorities that will help guide us as we continue to make FCTM a
forward-thinking organization aimed at supporting mathematics education in Florida:
1) Revamp our website and brand to be more user-friendly and appropriate for today’s mathematics educators in
Florida.
2) Continue to support our current affiliate groups and work to increase the number of mathematics education leaders
across Florida.
3) Re-establish our role as a leader in providing input on mathematics education policy to the Florida Department of
Education and the State Board of Education.
4) Work with The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in planning the 2017 NCTM Regional
Conference that will be held October 18 – 20, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Regional News................. 2
Reflections – Grant
Winners’ Reports............. 5
Vice Presidents’
Reports.............................. 8
Annual
Conference....................... 11
Nominations.................... 12
Certification..................... 14
Membership..................... 15
Competitions................... 16
Grants............................... 17
FCTM Additional Dimensions
2016 FCTM
R EGION D IRECTORS
I. Amelia McCurdy
VIII. Jayne Arrington
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II. Paige Allison
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III. P. Denise Williams
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IV. Claire Riddell
[email protected]
V. Lisa Robertson
[email protected]
VI. Margaret Bambrick
[email protected]
VII. Dottie Trapnell
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IX. Lisa Greco
[email protected]
X. Loryn Lenartowicz
[email protected]
XI. Chris Ruda
[email protected]
XII. Joan O’Brien
[email protected]
XIII. Leslie Kraynik
[email protected]
XIV. Jennifer Edwards
[email protected]
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Around the State...
Diana
Hayden
is
the
new
secretary/treasurer for Santa Rosa County
Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Because membership is down, SRCCTM
has canceled their annual math miniconference for this year. Hopefully we will
be able to hold the mini-conference again
next year. Plans are being made for
SRCCTM Mathematics teacher of the
year for May of this year.
Beverly Tidwell [email protected]
and Linda Sherwood of Citrus county are
working to re-form/re-open their earlier
existing affiliate, E=mc2. We are very
pleased to see this stirring of new activity
in our region. They sent a group of
teachers to the FCTM conference this
year, which is a great start. Thanks
Beverly and Linda!
Math Nation is housed at the University
of Florida which resides in Region 2. It is
funded by the State and housed in the
Lastinger Center for Learning at the
University of Florida College of
Education. It is a joint venture with Study
Edge. Like Algebra Nation, it is available
to all Florida counties.
Region III is constantly working toward
the high quality implementation of the
Florida Standards. Our region includes
Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf,
Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon,
Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and
Washington counties.
Jackson County’s Golson Elementary is
diving into STEM.
Each month,
Golson’s Math PLC is providing a STEM
activity in a bag. The bags are equipped
with materials, directions and recording
sheets. This makes it easy for teachers to
incorporate STEM into their curriculum.
In Leon County, the elementary math
teachers use Number Talk inside the
classrooms after receiving training from
FCTM Additional Dimensions
the District Math Curriculum Specialist.
The Secondary Math SharePoint site is
loaded with lessons and assessments that
have been aligned to the standards for
Grades 6-8, Algebra 1, Geometry and
Algebra II. This was created in hopes of
creating a uniform learning experience for
all students in the county. This year the
Elementary Math Instructional Leaders
had the opportunity to apply to participate
in Learning Walks. During these Learning
Walks, teachers go into classrooms and
observe other instructional leaders
teaching mathematics. The focus of each
Learning Walk will be a different
teaching/learning strategy. During the
first
semester
Secondary
Math
Instructional Leaders training, Algebra
Nation provided training and support for
creating rigorous assessments to better
prepare our students for the FSA.
Region IV currently has one active
affiliate council, the Duval Elementary
Mathematics Council (DEMC). The
council is led by President Robert Curran,
a math coach at Kings Trail Elementary
School. The remaining board members
include Vice President Jillian Seybert, a
third grade teacher at Holiday Hill
Elementary, Vice President Katherine
Aderholt, a math coach at Reynolds Lane
Elementary and Secretary Ashley Russell,
a third grade teacher at Chets Creek
Elementary.
One of the DEMC goals was to increase
membership and meeting attendance for
the 2015-2016 school year, and also to
increase their presence on social media.
The board members arranged to attend
and promote DEMC at each of the
teacher academies that took place
throughout Duval County prior to the
opening of the school year. The council
has reached over 400 members and has a
strong presence on Facebook and
Instagram. At the opening meeting in
September, there were approximately 115
elementary teachers in attendance. These
numbers represent a significant increase
from previous years and the council is
excited to foster and support mathematics
education in North Florida.
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Pasco Council of Teachers of
Mathematics
First quarter was a very busy time as
teachers began a new year. Our first
meeting was held on September 21 at
Seven Springs Middle School in the newly
renovated media center, now referred to
as “The Hub” since it is the center of
many student activities. The theme was
Technology II.
Activities included
Creating QR Codes for Math Class, TI
Inspire Graphing Calculator, Kahoot and
Plickers. Teachers from k-12 attended.
The Pasco Council assisted the FCTM
Annual Conference again this year with
the Food and Special Events, including
the Friday Night Pool Party.
The second quarter meeting will be held
on February 4 at Charles Rushe Middle
School. The theme is Deliberate Practice.
Sessions will be presented to assist
teachers with the two-three most popular
DP practice for 2015-16. The DP’s
presented will be based on data collected
from teachers 6-12 regarding the
Deliberate Practice selected by these
teachers this year. Mr. Chris Christoff,
Director of Professional Development
and School Supports.
The third quarter meeting will be April
4 at Chasco Middle School. The theme
for the meeting is Rigor: Planning Tasks
and Problem-Based Instruction. The final
meeting will be the annual Teacher of the
Year Banquet to be held on May 17 at
Taso’s Italiano Restaurant.
Hillsborough and Polk Counties’
mathematics and science departments
continue their collaborative work with the
University of South Florida in delivering
Math and Science Partnership (MSP)
Grant training this school year. The
project focus has been on increasing
teacher knowledge and skills thus
increasing the academic achievement of
students. Follow-up sessions after last
summer’s professional development have
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been ongoing and post survey and focus
group data indicate knowledge increase
showing that the training has been
relevant. Also, data shows that teachers
have utilized what they have learned in
their classroom instruction. We are
excited to see the results of year 2 of 3 in
this endeavor.
Polk County recently reinstated their
mathematics council called Polk County
Council Teachers of Mathematics
(PCCTM) and are excited to kick off an
event in February that will be part of the
membership drive.
Julie Dixon is
scheduled to be the speaker at this event
and will be talking to teachers about
teaching by questioning. This will align
with the county’s initiative of instruction
through the 5E model. The goal is to help
teachers improve instruction by engaging
students in an exploratory lesson that
helps to squash misconceptions or brings
them to the forefront to be addressed
either by peers (SMP#3 Construct viable
arguments and critique the reasoning of
others) or by the teacher.
Polk County started a teacher leader
cadre. This cadre comes together for
professional development once a month
and takes what they learned back to their
classroom to put into practice. They also
get the opportunity to present their
learning with their school colleagues. The
goal is to build capacity among teachers
and to have a contact at each of our
schools that can convey their learning.
Hillsborough County restructured the
council this year in hopes to include
secondary education at some point in the
future.
The new council name is
Hillsborough Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (HCTM) formally HCEMC
(Hillsborough
County
Elementary
Mathematics Council).
Region VII continues to strive to
implement the Florida Common Core
Standards. The 2015 FCTM conference
provided much support and our districts
had many teachers attend this year. Please
mark your calendars and plan to attend
FCTM Additional Dimensions
the 2016 FCTM Conference which will be
back in Tampa.
At one time there were affiliates within
Region VIII. Over time, and for various
reasons, these have fallen to the wayside.
The FCTM Board of Directors provides
support and encourages new affiliates to
form. Affiliates in your county would
bring excitement and offer a support
system of ideas for teaching mathematics
at all grade levels. If you have an
interested group, please contact the
Regional Director for more information.
DeSoto continues to support STEM
through their Robotics Club. Students
competed in their first competition this
year and are headed to another in
February. This is an exciting time as our
high school students begin to compete
and support has been generously
provided by a community sponsor.
Exciting things are happening in
mathematics at all grade levels all over
Region VIII.
Please contact your
Regional Director with details so we can
share the creativity and excitement.
[email protected]
Region IX, which is made of Orange,
Osceola and Seminole Counties, has
spent the school year learning the depths
of the new Florida Math Standards. All
three counties have supported new
standard
implementation
with
representation at Standard Setting and
Item Review. All three counties were also
heavily involved with supporting the 2015
October FCTM conference in Orlando.
Orange was the Co-chair and Exhibits,
Osceola was Hospitality and Seminole
was Programs. All three counties are
looking forward to supporting the 2016
FCTM conference as well.
In Osceola County, the local group,
OSMOSIS, continues to support both
Math and Science Teachers. This year’s
spring workshop will be held at the
International Drive Complex made of the
Orlando Eye, Madam Tussauds and Sea
Life Orlando. We will also hold our
annual Math and Science Award, OSMI,
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dinner on April 28th where we honor
outstanding veteran and rookie teachers
in both Math and Science.
In Orange and Seminole Counties, they
continue to support their students
through many math and STEM
competitions.
Palm Beach County
The School District of Palm Beach
County and the Palm Beach County
Council of the Teachers of Mathematics
(PBCCTM) held their annual Back-toSchool Conference in August. After
hearing the inspiring and informative
keynote speaker, FCTM’s very own
Zachary Champagne, over 1,000
elementary and secondary mathematics
teachers were able to choose from 90
different sessions and 70 different
presenters to get them prepared and
excited for the school year.
The Back-to-School Conference is what
affords PBCCTM the opportunity to 1)
provide information and professional
development to the mathematics teachers
of Palm Beach County; 2) provide
recognition to teachers and students who
excel in the teaching or study of
mathematics, and; 3) provide activities
that
increase
knowledge
and
understanding of mathematics for the
students of Palm Beach County.
As such, there is always an effort to
attract more members to PBCCTM. In
October there was a “bring a new
member” social at a local restaurant. Not
only was there great food and great
conversations about mathematics and
problems of practice in math classrooms,
PBCCTM also gained a few new
members.
St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County was highly represented
at FCTM’s annual conference in October.
There are 86 members of FCTM in
Region X but still no local affiliate. If you
or anyone you know is interested in
starting an affiliate in St. Lucie County
please contact the Region X Director at
[email protected].
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Okeechobee County
Okeechobee Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (OCTM) has a professional
development workshop planned for
January 25. It is the first in a series of
workshops entitled, "Divide and
Conquer." This first workshop will focus
on hands-On activities and will be
presented for elementary and secondary
levels. OCTM members are very excited
to be sponsored by Center State Bank
who will be providing refreshments for
this event. The Okeechobee County
Office of Grants and Special Programs
will also be providing door prizes.
In February, OCTM and the math
teachers of grades 3-8 will be gearing up
for our 6th annual Clash of the CraniumsMath Bowl. Every elementary school in
the county chooses a team of seven
students to compete against the others.
The middle schools have a similar set-up,
but include Algebra and Geometry teams
also. Each team is coached for one hour
per week for seven weeks prior to the
competition in May. This is a big event
that the students look forward to
enthusiastically every year.
For questions about any of the
activities or events in Region X, please
feel free to contact
[email protected].
Dade County Council of Teachers of
Mathematics hosted its Annual Math
Extravaganza Expo on October 27, 2015.
More than 100 participants attended the
event held under the autumn sky at Belen
Preparatory School – Convocation
Courtyard, Miami, Florida. The expo was
supported by 24 exhibitors.
Each
exhibitor provided enough souvenirs for
all attendees.
Additionally, over 20
donated Door Prizes were given away.
Pizza, beverages, and dessert were served
to the enthusiastic crowd.
TGI Fridays at The Falls Plaza
Shopping Mall was the scene of
DCCTM’s
Annual
Volunteer
Appreciation Luncheon. All member
volunteers who have donated their time to
assist at DCCTM events were recognized
at this holiday gathering.
On January 30, 2016, DCCTM will hold
its 25th Annual Silver Anniversary
Elementary Mathematics Bowl at Barbara
Goleman Senior High School. Teams of
four “mathematicians” will compete in
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four separate events: Individual ProblemSolving, Hands-on Team Problem
Solving, Team Relay Race, and Math
Spelling Bee.
In lieu of its Annual Mathematics
Conference this year, DCCTM is hosting
a series of Professional Development
Days. Each day long credit course is
being coordinated with the Center for
Professional Development. Members
receive complimentary breakfast and
lunch. Some of the upcoming courses
include:
 Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus Family
 Statistics with Casio
 The HeART of Mathematics – Lowe Art
Museum, University of Miami
 Apple in the Mathematics Classroom –
Apple Store
DCCTM will host its Annual Teacher
Appreciation Banquet in May at a popular
Miami Comedy Club. The event will
honor one Outstanding Mathematics
Teacher from each participating school.
Special Mathematics Leadership Awards
will also be presented to select
outstanding mathematics leaders.
A
dinner theater evening of math mystery
and laughs will entertain the attendees.
Please join us in celebrating BCCTM
lifetime member, Joyce Hawkins, who
was selected to receive the Kenneth P.
Kidd Mathematics Educator of the Year
Award. Ms. Hawkins received her award
at last year’s FCTM annual conference.
She has certainly made her mark on
mathematics education in the state of
Florida with over 40 years of service.
Please join BCCTM in congratulating
Joyce Hawkins!
BCCTM continues its mission to
support math teachers in Broward County
through our classroom grant program and
the Gary Walton Continuing Education
Grant which offers members financial
support for their educational pursuits.
Along
with
college
scholarship
opportunities for our member’s children,
BCCTM works diligently to support
education in Broward County and
beyond.
This year, approximately 200 math
enthusiasts have already joined BCCTM.
Membership drives continue through
May. Upcoming events include our annual
county math competition and Teacher of
the Year dinner.
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Twenty elementary school teachers
participated in a book study this past
summer. They read “Teaching StudentCentered
Mathematics
Developmentally
Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K-2”
(Van De Walle, Lovin, Karp, and BayWilliams, 2014) and “How Children Learn
Number Concepts” (Richardson, 2012). This
professional development opportunity
was sponsored by Brevard Public Schools.
Many of the participating teachers
continue to meet on their own to discuss
implementation of strategies learned.
Secondary teachers participated in a
similar book study using “Teaching StudentCentered
Mathematics
Developmentally
Appropriate Instruction for Grades 6 – 8.”
Many other professional development
opportunities were offered to support
teachers as we work to understand the full
intent of the Mathematics Florida
Standards and teach to the depth they
require in K – 12 classrooms. Along with
mathematical content and highly effective
teaching strategies, Brevard is focusing on
Understanding by Design and Growth Mindset.
Brevard continues to strive to form an
affiliate group. If you are interested in in
being part of this, please contact your
Region Director, Leslie Kraynik.
Region XIV has one affiliate group in
Lee County. As teaching demands have
changed over the past few years, the
Council has seen a drop in membership,
and Lee County Math Council’s main goal
this year is to create events to draw in
teachers and increase membership.
Currently, projects include organizing a
spring banquet and awarding a student
scholarship. At the banquet, the Council
will recognize one elementary, one
middle, and one high school math teacher
of the year. At this time, they will also
award a small scholarship to one
graduating senior.
Moving forward, the board members,
Amy Clark, Paul Williams, Susanne
Bisplinghoff, Detres Henderson, Karie
Rathbun, Dawn Trendafilov, and Shelby
Massaro, hope to organize district-wide
math events centered on teachers
collaborating and socializing, for example:
math competitions, family math events,
and guest speakers.
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FCTM Reflections
--Submissions by FCTM Grant Winners
Opening Session
2015 FCTM Fall Conference Report
Lichtenberg Preservice Educator Grant Recipient
– Anne Pucciarelli, Student of University of South Florida
This weekend I was able to attend the Florida Council Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference in Orlando
and it has greatly added to my professional development. During the opening session the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Robert
Q. Berry spoke of his research on African-American boys who have been successful in math. For the sake of his
research, “success” is defined as being placed in the advanced mathematics course starting in the middle school level.
In the district where he conducted his research, only 13 boys met this criteria and 8 of them agreed to participate. Dr.
Berry shared with us the story of one young man, “Calvin.” Calvin’s mother had to strongly advocate for him to be
placed in advanced mathematics courses upon discovering that he met all of the requirements except for teacher
recommendation. Since Calvin exhibited minor behavioral problems, his fifth grade teacher did not think that he would
be able to handle the structure of advanced classes. The administrations from both the elementary and middle schools
initially agreed with her, but eventually consented to allow Calvin into the program.
Dr. Berry shared with us the academic successes and failures of Calvin through college. Calvin did well in middle
school and ninth grade with just a few B’s and C’s. However in tenth grade, his grades dropped dramatically to mostly
D’s with only A’s in couple of courses including math. In eleventh and twelfth grades, his grades fluctuated and in AP
Calculus he earned a D, the first time he did not have an A for math. According to Calvin, this drop in grades was
initially due to his parents going through a divorce and the lack of personal relationships that he experienced in school.
To Calvin, relationships and connections were more important than the content and he felt that he had lost those.
Calvin attended college at a predominately African-American school for one year and excelled with straight A’s.
The next year however, he transferred to a predominately white school for financial reasons. During his sophomore
year, Calvin earned mostly C’s and below because he felt disconnected from his peers and professors. In his third year
of college, he was connected to the school’s Office of Diversity and was able to once again feel connected. After that
change, Calvin earned straight A’s for the remainder of his college career and graduated with a double major in
education and civil engineering. Calvin is now an excellent middle grades teacher.
Dr. Berry shared Calvin’s story with us explain how important personal relationships are for student success. Calvin
always knew he was smart and had potential, but he was not always successful due to the lack of connection he felt.
From this story, I learned that I should believe that all students have great potential and that I must build relationships
with them in order to encourage them to do well. As teachers, we have the opportunity to hold students back or to
create opportunities for them to excel.
Berry III, R. Q. (2008). Access to Upper-Level Mathematics: The Stories of Successful African American Middle School
Boys. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 39(5), 464-488.
Berry III, R. Q., Ellis, M., & Hughes, S. (2014). Examining a history of failed reforms and recent stories of success:
Mathematics education and Black learners of mathematics in the United States. Race Ethnicity and Education, 17(1), 540-568.
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Conference Day 1
The first day of the FCTM Conference is filled with a variety of wonderful workshops which covered topics ranging
from kindergarten math to AP Calculus and beyond. The multiple workshops presented on content, standards,
organizational tips and strategies, and much more. Choosing from such a wide variety of options may seem intimidating
at first, but there are helpful hints when selecting your personal schedule. First it is important to acknowledge your
purpose of attending, attendees who want to learn about specific topics such as middle school methods should focus
on those options while others may want to focus more on the presentations of possible technologies to obtain for the
school. Whatever path is chosen, all of the workshops are exceptional so it is impossible to go wrong.
The first workshop I attended was for first time attenders of the conference. It was an extremely helpful hour that
helped me focus on what I wanted to receive from the workshops and how to achieve that. This workshop was colead by USF’s own, Dr. Richard Austin and the FCTM President-Elect, Zachary Champagne. We covered a plethora
of information including how to decipher what a seminar is really about based on its description and how to maneuver
around the hotel. This was a practical session that vastly improved my conference experience.
Next I went to a workshop about student-centered collaboration led by Dr. Roger Isaac Blanco. I enjoyed this
seminar as we were given an activity to complete as students. Not only did he explain the benefits of student-centered
learning, but we were also able to experience it firsthand. In addition, he provided us with several quality resources to
use in the classroom that directly relate to the Florida standards. Dr. Blanco clearly explained that the implementation
of student-centered collaboration requires teachers to anticipate student responses, monitor their interactions, select
responses to be shared with the class and the order they should be presented, and finally, connect all of the ideas to
show that the same math topic can be addressed with different strategies.
The next session I attended was all about fractions and common misconceptions. The presenters focused on the
difficulties teachers often face when writing subtraction or multiplication fraction word problems and the struggle
students have when attempting to solve them because of the similar wording. For instance, the following question is
multiplication:
Jenni has a whole pizza and eats ¼ of it. The next day, she eats ½ of the leftover pizza. What fraction of the
whole pizza is remaining?
However, this similar question requires subtraction:
Jenni has a whole pizza and eats ¼ of it. The next day, her dog eats ½ of a pizza. What fraction of the whole
pizza is left?
Simply changing the article from “the” to “a” changes the entire intent of the problem and this can be problematic
for both teachers and students. For this reason, it is extremely important to teach conceptual understanding versus
procedural knowledge and to avoid teaching misleading keywords such as “remaining” and “left.”
The final workshop that I attended for the day was all about involving foldables and interactive notebooks in the
math class. While these organization ideas are normally used in Social Studies classes, they possess great worth in
mathematics. These techniques allow students to be creative and engages multiple learning styles. Students are able to
take ownership of their learning and can interact in greater levels. This workshop was a great conclusion for my first
day at the 63rd Annual FCTM Conference.
Conference Day 2
On the second day of the FCTM Conference, I was able to attend six incredibly informative workshops that helped
my professional development tremendously. Once again it was difficult to choose from the vast variety offered, but
Marita Aguirre, a fellow USF student also attended Friday and we were able to split up and compare notes afterwards.
The first workshop discussed the idea of discovery learning and getting away from the textbooks. Since textbooks are
normally not aligned to the state standards, it is important for teachers to implement additional resources. This
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workshop focused on allowing students to explore and discover math concepts with guided help rather than expecting
students to memorize a formula and practice it fifteen times. While this type of instruction is more difficult for
educators, it has great benefits for students and produces more lasting learning.
The next seminar I attended focused on differentiating activities for students. I found it quite enlightening that
differentiation can occur based on content, process, or product and that students can be grouped according to
readiness, interests, or learning strategies. Grouping by interests really stood out to me because I have never considered
that before and it is such a great idea. Students can be given topics and examples that are personally interesting to them
such as sports, books, or anything else. This workshop allowed us to participate in various activities that were
differentiated and then to reflect on what happened afterwards. I was amazed to realize that I did not even notice that
other groups had different tasks because one hesitation that I have had about differentiation in the past is that students
will notice and think is unfair. Actually participating helped me to realize that when the task is engaging, students will
not be concerned about the other groups; they will focused solely on their task. This workshop helped me to understand
how to practically implement differentiation in math classes specifically.
Next, I went to a workshop titled “The Testing Games” and it was very exciting. Basically, a Florida teacher bored
with standardized test reviews and preparations created a Hunger Games themed review game. Students are in groups
and compete in mathematical challenges designed to reflect the standardized test questions. Based on student
performance, they receive bonuses or disadvantages and at the end of the review period, one team is declared the victor.
While students still complete many of the same review questions, the formatting is much more exciting and engaging
which motivates the students to participate. I thought it was great how this teacher took advantage of popular culture
and applied it to her classroom and is now sharing her success with others.
The next workshop was my favorite one of the weekend and it dealt with classroom management. The speaker
shared many several hints and strategies to use when handling classroom disruptions. One that stuck out to me was
“diffusers” which are small comments that teachers say when students attempt to sidetrack the lesson. For instance, if
in the middle of teaching a lesson, a student calls out, “this is boring,” the teacher should simply say “nevertheless” or
“perhaps so” and keep moving forward. This response tells the students that you hear them but are not taking the time
to stop because the lesson is more important. The presenter also discussed using proximity control and teaching rules
and procedures as content. Students should be evaluated on if they understand the classroom expectations. For
instance, if a rule is that students should walk into class quietly, then that should be practiced by every student.
Furthermore, the teacher should demonstrate the correct behavior, the incorrect behavior, and behavior that is nearly
correct, but not quite. For example, coming into class with stomping or shuffling feet would fall into this category. I
thoroughly enjoyed this presentation and it equipped me with several tools to use in the classroom.
Another workshop that I attended was about how to promote mathematical discourse in classes with lower level
students. Far too often, teachers believe that lower level students cannot learn much about math and should only be
taught procedures. However, this presentation argues that lower level students need to experience discovery learning
and mathematical discourse even more than the gifted students. These students need to be engaged with the curriculum
and this seminar provided practical tips about how to accomplish this.
My final workshop of the day was about using technology in Algebra courses to provide immediate feedback to
students. We were able to explore the Casio ClassPad and how beneficial it can be for students. This calculator is
capable of allowing students to work through a given problem just as they would on paper but within the calculator.
For example, we examined linear equations and solved for x. The calculator must be told what to do and students can
see the results of their command. The calculator also allows students to immediately check their final solutions and see
if they performed the procedures correctly. It was quite interesting to see how interactive the calculators are and how
engaging they can be for students. The second day of the FCTM Conference was filled with informational workshops
and I learned a plethora of practical information.
– Anne Pucciarelli, Student of University of South Florida
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Notes from the Vice-Presidents...
Terri Varn, Vice-President – Elementary
The K-5 Florida Standards emphasize the importance of student proficiency in the four operations. Concrete,
representational and abstract knowledge through repeated practice are the paths to proficiency. As leaders of
Mathematics, we are always on the lookout for quality resources to help teachers with fluency instruction beyond the
timed tests.
Christina Tondevold, creator of the website, Mathematically Minded, has made available free downloads and resources
for teachers in grades PreK-Grade 2. The resources are largely based on the work of John Van de Walle, whom she
credits. On January 10th, she will begin presenting 3 free webinars on Early Numeracy. Encourage primary Math teachers
you know to sign up. Each webinar will remain available for replay about 2 weeks. I am creating reflection questions for
each segment so that teachers at our school can receive inservice points.
Numeracy is the heart of the K-12 Mathematics curriculum. Although it seems that the content would be easy to teach,
it is quite perplexing for teachers who are just learning to love Math.
John Miller, Vice President – Middle School
My procrastination in completing my report has allowed me to include an article from the January 4, 2016 issue of the
Lakeland Ledger entitled City Seeks More Library Funding1. The article mentioned that the Polk County
Commission approved giving public libraries in the district “0.025 of a percent of property tax revenue” in 2005. The
article then stated the rate decreased to “0.02109 percent” in 2007. Finally the article included that in 2014, $3.62 million
was distributed to libraries in the district.
Being a periodic insomniac, I was able to do some research into some of the issues that were keeping me awake.
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Issue 1: What is “0.025 of a percent”?
Issue 2: Why is this keeping me awake?
Issue 3: Does anyone in our community understand this means, or even care?
Issue 4: Could we say this in other ways to help people better understand (2 to 3 cents for every $100)?
Issue 5: Is this even accurate? (According to an article that appeared in the September 25, 2015 Lakeland Ledger2,
the Polk County Commission has a $1.3 billion dollar budget)
 Issue 6: What free resources are currently available from the state to help improve numeracy, specifically
understanding or percentages, for middle school mathematics classrooms in Florida?
I am focusing on what I referred to as “Issue 6” above in this report (although I may have alienated at least three friends
and bored my wife with the other five issues in the 14 hours since I read the article).
What free resources are currently available from the state to help improve numeracy, specifically understanding or
percentages, for middle school mathematics classrooms in Florida?
Whether numeracy is defined as “the ability to access, use, interpret, and communicate mathematical information and
ideas, to engage in and manage mathematical demands of a range of situations in adult life”3, or “everyday knowledge and
understanding of number and reasoning skills required to access and interpret the world around us”, or “a knowledge set
that allow us to solve problems, analyze information and make informed decisions based on calculations”, or some other
reference to applying ‘basic’ mathematics in the ‘real-world’, productive citizens must have some level of basic
understanding of percentages in order to better interpret and make important decisions.
It is encouraging to note that there is an abundance of resources available through CPALMS to help teach the two middle
school mathematics standards that include specific references to percentages. District mathematics curriculum leaders
and teacher should continue to promote and further communicate the availability and quality of these resources.
Regarding standard MAFS.6.RP.1.3, there are 96 resources currently available through CPALMS (including 31 lesson
plans, 21 problem-solving tasks, 10 tutorials, 4 virtual manipulatives, and 7 perspective videos, and 1 student centered
activity (among others))4
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Regarding standard MAFS.7.RP.1.3, there are 68 resources currently available through CPALMS (including 27 lesson
plans, 21 problem-solving tasks, 4 tutorials, 2 perspective videos, 2 virtual manipulatives, and 1 educational software/tools
(among others))5
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http://www.theledger.com/article/20160103/NEWS/160109877/0/search
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2469032/US-numeracy-literacy-survey-finds-Americans-average-maths-English.html#ixzz3wMVcBrD3
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewStandard/Preview/5437
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewStandard/Preview/5466
Diana Snider, Vice President – High School
FSA EOC Support for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Over the past several years, through two changes in Florida mathematics standards, and a complete shift in state
assessments, Florida teachers, students, and parents have developed a deep love, respect, and reliance on the resources
and just-in-time support available through AlgebraNation.com. Algebra Nation, created through a collaboration between
the University of Florida and Study Edge, provides standards-based support to help students be successful on the Florida
Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
In addition to the outstanding resources available through AlgebraNation.com, Florida teachers again are receiving a
powerful new resource to help students be successful on the upcoming Geometry and Algebra 2 Florida Standards
Assessment (FSA) EOC exams. The same team of University of Florida and Study Edge have expanded Algebra Nation
to create MathNation.com.
The newly created MathNation.com provides student and teacher support for Geometry and Algebra 2. In addition to a
discussion wall where students and parents can ask questions guided by study experts, Math Nation offers content-specific
videos, study guides, and test-yourself practice tools. The digital practice tool offers question types in a format that is
designed to reflect the style of the FSA EOCs in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
To ensure that all students are fully prepared, the Algebra Nation team has also just expanded their support resources to
assist struggling students through a foundational program called On-Ramp. The On-Ramp to Algebra includes an
adaptive learning tool designed to target areas of weakness so that support may be individualized for each student.
For more information on any of these resources, visit MathNation.com or AlgebraNation.com.
A huge thank you to Study Edge and the University of Florida for working diligently to provide these outstanding
resources. Extensive gratitude is also owed to the Florida legislature and Florida Governor’s office for their generosity in
providing this no-cost resource to the students, teachers, and parents of Florida!
Marsha Guntharp, Vice President – College
Students’ Inability to Rationalize
It never ceases to amaze me, when grading papers or listening to student explanations, how illogical some of them can
be. Allow me to present some of the more illogical answers I have seen in recent test answers.
1. Problem (in brief): Population of 230 million people; population doubles in 32 years; what will be population in
50 years?
Answer (by one of the better students): 6.8 million
Answer (by another student): 2125
2. Problem (in brief): Penicillin half-life of 0.5 hours—start with 250 milligrams, how many milligrams left after 8
hours?
Answer: 239 milligrams
3. Problem (in brief): $30,000 invested at 4.5% compounded weekly. How much in 25 years?
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Answer: $5.4X1024
Answer (by a business major): $7.50
Answer: $3.82
4. Problem (in brief): Population 6.6 million, growing continuously. Estimate population in 10 years.
Answer: 27.86%
These are just some of the more prominent ones from one of the college algebra tests. I remember one student several
years ago who told me (as many students do) that he just wanted to know the formulas. He didn’t understand why he
needed to understand the reasons behind the formulas. When I asked the student what profession he was considering,
he told me that he wanted to be a medical doctor. However, if he couldn’t be bothered to understand the reasons why
but only wanted formulas, I certainly wouldn’t want him to be my physician!
When and where do students learn to think logically and to validate answers to make sure they are reasonable? I know
that when I teach mathematical logic in one of our liberal arts classes, we introduce truth tables, but I suspect that truth
tables are not the answer to this rather pervasive problem. Perhaps we need to offer some sort of course in rational
thinking and in making sense of problems and answers. It is something to consider.
 Do you have a great classroom idea?
WANTED!
WRITERS
FOR THE
DIMENSIONS
JOURNAL
 Do you have an interesting problem that you have used with your students?
 Do you have a presentation that you have made at an FCTM conference?
 Do you enjoy reading the articles when you receive your journal twice yearly?
Then consider writing an article for Dimensions in Mathematics,
the journal of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
DO
DON’T
 Read articles in Dimensions for format and style.
 Write in a complex style.
 Focus on 1 or 2 major ideas.
 Use a conversational style.
 Capture the essence of the article within the 1st
paragraph or two.
 Consider what you would need to try the ideas
in your own classroom.
 Have someone read your paper and give some
feedback.
 Use negative or stereotypical
language.
 Be so general that someone
could not replicate your
classroom idea.
 Focus on mathematics that is
not addressed in the K-12
curriculum.
 Ensure mathematical accuracy.
SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
 Manuscripts should be double-spaced. Max length of 6 pages.
 Send manuscripts as attachments for Microsoft Word via E-mail or
on a disk.
 Illustrations should be camera ready and saved in .gif or .jpg format.
 Include a short biographic statement about you and any co-authors.
 Include your E-mail address and a telephone number.
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Send your article to:
[email protected]
Editor: Richard A. Austin
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave., EDU162
Tampa, FL 33620
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SAVE THE DATE!
Doubletree by Hilton at
SeaWorld Orlando, FL
10100 International Drive,
Orlando, FL 32821
Tel: (407) 352-1100
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NOMINATIONS
The election for the holders of the following offices will be held in October 2016.
The Nominating Committee solicits your assistance in providing FCTM with good
leadership. Two nominations are being solicited for each elected position.
Nomination Information and Forms are online at http://www.fctm.net/
The Nominations link is under the Members Only menu item.
ALL NOMINEES MUST BE MEMBERS OF FCTM.
 President-Elect
 Vice-President – Middle School
 Vice-President – College
 Treasurer
 Region II Director: Alachua, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Suwannee, Union
 Region IV Director: Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau
 Region VI Director: Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia
 Region VIII Director: Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, Sarasota
 Region X Director: Glades, Highlands, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
 Region XII Director: Broward
 Region XIV Director: Collier, Lee, Hendry, Monroe
NOTE: Region Directors are voted on only by members from their own region.
Terms and Qualifications for Offices
President-Elect
The President's term of office shall be four years with one year as President-Elect, two years as President, and one
year as Immediate Past-President. The President-Elect must have served at least one year on the Board of
Directors within the last five years.
Vice-Presidents
Vice-Presidents serve for a two-year term, and they may serve for consecutive terms.
Treasurer
The Treasurer serves for a two-year term and may serve consecutive terms. The Treasurer must be bonded prior
to taking office.
Region Directors
Region Directors serve for a two-year term and may serve consecutive terms. Region Directors must work or
reside in the region they represent.
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Responsibilities for the Elected Offices (Based on the FCTM Bylaws)
President Elect
1. Perform the duties of the President during the President’s absence or in case of the President’s inability to serve.
2. Serve as a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Grants and Awards Committee, and
the FCTM Leadership Conference Committee.
3. Serve as a resource person to the FCTM Annual Conference Program Committee.
4. Serve as chair of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.
5. Serve as the Council's delegate to the NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition. (Duty of the President-Elect.)
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Vice Presidents of Middle School and College
1. Coordinate all activities of FCTM that are related to the level of instruction designated by the office held.
2. Serve as a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Curriculum/Best Practices
Committee, the Grants and Awards Committee and the Treasurer’s Audit Committee.
3. Serve as a resource person to the FCTM Annual Conference Program Committee.
4. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Membership Committee.
5. Present report at the Board of Directors’ meetings and submit report for publications.
6. Referee articles submitted for the FCTM journal, Dimensions in Mathematics.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Treasurer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Serve as a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
Receive and keep account of all money.
Prepare and present Treasurer's Annual Report and other financial reports.
Prepare report for the Treasurer’s Audit Committee.
Disburse funds, payments, and reimbursements when authorized by the President.
Reimburse for mileage at a rate approved by the FCTM Board of Directors but not to exceed the current official
Federal travel rates.
7. Present proposed budget to the Board of Directors and, upon their approval present the proposed budget to the
membership at the FCTM Annual Business Meeting.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Region Directors
1. Serve as a member of the Board of Directors, the Membership Committee, and the FCTM Leadership Conference
Committee.
2. Serve as the liaison between FCTM and Affiliate Groups in their regions.
3. Maintain up-to-date contact information for each Affiliate Group in their region.
4. Provide up-to-date contact information for each Affiliate Group in their region to the FCTM Membership Chair.
5. Provide assistance and support to existing Affiliate Groups in their regions.
6. Promote the development of new Affiliate Groups in their region.
7. Serve as a resource person for an FCTM Annual Conference held in their region.
8. Present regional reports at the Board of Directors’ meetings and submit reports for the FCTM newsletter,
Additional Dimensions.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
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Certification
Rose Mack,
Chair
Currently the Florida Department of Education issues three types of educator certificates of which the Professional
Certificate or the Temporary Certificate are the two that math educators acquire. The third is the Athletic Coaching
Certificate which covers full-time and part-time employment as a public school’s athletic coach. Below is a summary of
the requirements provided by Florida Department of Education as outlined in the Florida Statue 1012.56 Educator
Certification Requirements.
The Professional Certificate
Certificate Types and Requirements
The Temporary Certificate
Valid for five years
Renewable
Florida’s highest Educator Certificate
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate Mastery of Subject Area Knowledge for a
requested subject
Demonstrate Mastery of General Knowledge
Demonstrate Mastery of Professional Preparation and
Education Competence
Valid for three years
Nonrenewable
Provides time to complete all requirements for a Professional
Certificate while teaching full time
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate Mastery of Subject Area Knowledge or meet
Subject Specialization with a 2.5 GPA for a requested subject
Successful completion of a professional development
certification and education competency program
The Florida Temporary Certificate is issued after the
individual is employed in a Florida school
Demonstrating mastery of General Knowledge may require the passage of the 4 part exam on ELA skills, Essay Writing,
Reading and Math. Subject Area Knowledge may require the passage of either the Middle Grades Math 5-9 or
Mathematics 6-12 exam. In 2014, the State Board of Education approved higher passing scores for these two exams, the
professional education exam, and the four tests that make up the pre-K-3rd grade exam. As anticipated, there has been a
drop in the passing rate. Let us inspire our colleagues and support them in their efforts by serving as mentors and tutors,
share teaching strategies in professional learning communities and encourage our districts to provide resources and
training to these career professionals.
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5) Update and share the Florida Standards Presentations that were developed by the FCTM Board of
Directors and consider development of additional modules.
As an organization, we are always looking for members who are interested in taking the opportunity to run for a
position on our Board. Currently we are soliciting nominations for President Elect, Vice President – College, Vice
President – Middle School, and Treasurer. Additionally, we are seeking nominations for Region Directors from all evennumbered regions. Please submit nominations (including self-nominations) online at http://ow.ly/YMVkE no later than
May 1, 2016.
I also would like to encourage you to apply for the numerous grants and awards that FCTM offers to its members. The
deadline for these grants and awards is June 1, 2016 and specific information can be found on our website.
Finally, I hope you’ll go ahead and mark your calendars for our 64th Annual FCTM Conference. Our conference
committee is planning a one-of-a-kind experience for you October 20 – 22, 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando
at Sea World. We are looking forward to joining you there! Follow us on Twitter or like our Facebook page for the most
up to date information on this year’s conference and all things FCTM!
I deeply appreciate the opportunity to lead this incredible organization. If I can be of any service to any of our members,
please do not hesitate to reach out.
Zachary Champagne
[email protected]
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STATISTICS
As of January 1, 2016, FCTM has 1,106 members
MEMBERSHIP BY REGION
Region I 73 members
Region VIII 19 members
Region II 41 members
Region IX 264 members
Region III 38 members
Region X 187 members
Region IV 33 members
Region XI 16 members
Region V 115 members
Region XII 56 members
Region VI 50 members
Region XIII 63 members
Region VII 62 members
Region XIV 43 members
Out-of-state: 46 members
REMINDERS:
Please be sure to send any change of address information to:
Diane Gard, PO Box 411884, Melbourne, FL, 32941-1884
in order to ensure receipt of FCTM publications.
Membership forms can be downloaded from the FCTM website at www.fctm.net
Did you
know?
FCTM newsletters and other documents can now be
accessed through the Member’s Only area of our new
website!
Login to the Member’s Only Area of the new FCTM website to access
Dimensions and Additional Dimensions as well as other member benefits
like Legislative Updates, Reflections, and other exclusive information for
members. All members with an email address on file have received an
email from our webmaster with directions on accessing the Member’s
Only section.
Future Plans: We are looking to move to an electronic newsletter instead
of a print version. This will allow us to include links to online material and
will also enable content to be delivered in a timelier manner.
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Competitions
Joyce Hawkins,
Chair
FAMAT – Florida Association of Mu Alpha Theta
2015 - 2016 Schedule Competition Schedule
DATE
Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
January 16
Region 4
Region 5
Vero Beach High Statewide
January 30
Pensacola State
College
Orange Park
Lake Brantley
Palm Harbor
Cypress Bay
February 13
Lawton Chiles
Chiles/Suncoast
Region 1 or 3
Suncoast
Wharton
Ferguson
Cape Coral
FAU Davie
Amer. Heritage
February 27
March 12
Sickles High School Statewide
Rickards
Rickards/Seminole
Region 1 or 3
Seminole
March 19
Palmetto Ridge High School Statewide
April 15-16
FAMAT State Convention
Orlando
July 10-15
National Mu Alpha Theta Convention
St. Louis, Missouri
Kenneth P. Kidd Educator of the Year
Joyce Hawkins
Long-time FCTM member, Joyce Hawkins, received the 2015
Kenneth P. Kidd Mathematics Educator of the Year award at the
63rd annual FCTM annual conference. Joyce has certainly made
her mark on mathematics education in the state of Florida with
over 40 years of service!
The Kenneth Kidd Mathematics Educator of the Year award is
the highest honor that FCTM bestows on one of its members.
Individuals are nominated by their peers and must have been
involved in mathematics education in Florida for at least 10 years.
(Pictured, from left to right: FCTM Past-President Margaret Walker with Joyce Hawkins)
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Mathematics educators are eligible if they meet the following criteria, as established by the FCTM Board of Directors.
1. The person shall have been actively involved in mathematics education in Florida for at least ten (10) years.
2. The person has been professionally active and has made a significant contribution at the local, state, and/or
national level.
For the nominee, please submit the following information:
a.
Name, home address, and phone number
b. Work address and phone number
c.
Educational Background
d. Experience in the field of mathematics education
e.
Professional activities
f.
Your name and address
In order to submit a nomination, please visit the
Grants & Awards section of our website at www.fctm.net
Mathematics Educators of the Year
Past Kenneth P. Kidd Award Recipients
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1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
Mary Nesbit, Dade County, FL
Ruth Bower, West Palm Beach, FL
George Rule, Orlando, FL
Baker Holman, Pensacola, FL
Mary Elizabeth Sullivan, Dade County, FL
Ernest Burgess, Boca Raton, FL
JoAnne Taber, Miami, FL
Arthur T. Minor, Palm Harbor, FL
Bill E. Jordan, Winter Park, FL
Richard A. deAguero, Miami, FL
Herbert Johnson, Clearwater, FL
Laurence R. Wantuck, Hollywood, FL
Dr. Betty Lichtenberg, Temple Terrace, FL
Dr. Elroy Bolduc, Gainesville, FL
Dr. Douglas Brumbaugh, Chuluota, FL
Dr. Tom Denmark, Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Donovan Lichtenberg, Temple Terrace, FL
Dr. Charles Andy Reeves, St. Petersburg, FL
Renee Henry, Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Don Bernard, Gainesville, FL
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1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
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Margaret Hackworth, Pinellas County, FL
Dr. Charles Aplin, Ft. Walton, FL
Nicky Walker, Milton, FL
Barbara Nunn, Coral Springs, FL
Suzanne Davis, Largo, FL
Carol Newman, Plantation, FL
Roger L. O'Brien, Bartow, FL
Karen R. Swick, Lake Worth, FL
Dr. Denisse Thompson, Lutz, FL
Dr. Karol Yeatts, Miramar, FL
Susan McNally, Ft. Myers, FL
Carol Martin, Lake City, FL
Carole Halka, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Debbie Gillis, Okeechobee, FL
Ann Marie Hubscher, Rockledge, FL
Nancy Kinard, Tequesta, FL
Dr. Lou Cleveland, Marianna, FL
Charlene Kincaid, Milton, FL
Jill Nielsen, New Port Richey, FL
Joyce Hawkins, Hallandale Beach, FL
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Applications for all grants are now accepted online!
Please visit the Grants & Awards section of www.fctm.net
Kenneth Kidd Grant Award
***FCTM sponsors mini-grants of up to $500 for projects to improve mathematics education***
The Board is looking for high quality projects that will improve mathematics education at any level. Projects
which have been funded in the past include writing guidelines for competitions at the elementary level,
developing monthly activities for each grade level in an elementary school, organizing community resources,
etc. Project ideas will be judged on originality, uniqueness, and the potential impact on teachers and students.
Any FCTM member with four years of experience in the State of Florida may apply. The annual
deadline for applications is June 1st. The person receiving the grant will submit a written reflection about
the project's implementation and success, to be included in FCTM’s journal or newsletter.
Apply online with the following information:
1. Experience teaching mathematics (beginning with current year), School, Level, Dates
2. Narrative (500 words maximum) to include:
a. specific objective(s)
b. description of products (if any)
c. how you will determine the success of your grant
3. Budget outline including proposed timeline for expenditure or grant funds
4. Name of reference supporting the grant award (principal, department chair, math supervisor or college
professor). Your reference will be contacted for verification.
Don Bernard Enhancement Grant
In 2010, the FCTM Board established two annual grants in recognition of Dr. Don Bernard, a long-time
active FCTM member who supports mathematics teachers in a variety of ways. Through these grants, the
board hopes to encourage participation at annual FCTM Conferences as a way to provide good mathematics
professional development for FCTM members who provide support to mathematics classrooms though not
a full-time classroom teacher.
Two grants will be awarded to attend the annual FCTM Conference. The annual deadline for
applications is June 1st. Recipients of these awards will be notified in late May of their selection. They will
be required to submit a report on their session and workshop experiences encountered at the annual
conference along with their receipts for reimbursement, no later than November 30. The FCTM Treasurer
will send a check to each recipient upon receipt of these materials.
Each recipient of the grant will be reimbursed up to $500. This will help cover the cost of registration, room
and transportation to attend the FCTM Annual Conference. Any additional monetary expenses over the
$500 grant that are incurred by the recipient will be at their own expense. It is hoped that if additional funding
is necessary the recipients may seek support from their Principal or District for the additional funds, such as
inservice
dollars
or
other
professional
development
sources
of
funding.
**This money may not be used for FCTM dues, food, or substitute pay.
Who May Apply:
a. Anyone who provides support to mathematics classrooms though not a full-time classroom teacher.
b. Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree and hold a valid Florida teaching certificate.
c. Applicants must be members of FCTM.
d. Current FCTM Board Members and past recipients of this award may not apply.
Interested parties are invited to submit an online proposal.
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Applications for all grants are now accepted online!
Please visit the Grants & Awards section of www.fctm.net
Lichtenberg Pre-service Educator Grant
Any Florida college or university full-time pre-service educator in his/her junior or senior year may apply for
this grant. The annual deadline for application has been extended to October 1st. The grant will
reimburse awardees up to $500 for transportation, room, and registration expenses to attend FCTM’s Annual
Fall Conference.
Pre-service educators who receive this grant will be required to write about their experiences in a form
suitable for one of FCTM’s publications prior to reimbursement. An electronic copy of the manuscript and
receipts for reimbursement must be submitted to the FCTM treasurer no later than December 1. Up to four
grants may be awarded each year. It is expected that all awardees will be from different institutions.
Apply online with responses to the following questions:
1. Describe the type of teacher of mathematics (Pre-K to 12) you would like to become.
2. Explain how attending the FCTM conference will help you attain your goal as a teacher of
mathematics.
3. How will you share what you have learned with other pre-service mathematics educators at your
university/college?
Tom Denmark Teacher Enhancement Grant
In the 1990’s, the FCTM Board established four annual grants in recognition of Dr. Tom Denmark, a long
time active FCTM member. Through these grants, the Board hopes to encourage participation at annual
FCTM Conferences as a way to provide good mathematics professional development for FCTM members.
Enhancement Grants for up to four teachers to attend the annual FCTM Conference will be awarded, one
each, to a Primary (Pre-K-2) teacher, an Intermediate (3-5) teacher, a Middle School (6-8) teacher, and a High
School (9-12) teacher. The annual deadline for applications is June 1st. Recipients of these awards will
be notified in late May of their selection. They will be required to submit a report on their session and
workshop experiences encountered at the annual conference along with their receipts for reimbursement, no
later than November 30. The FCTM Treasurer will send a check to each recipient upon receipt of these
materials.
Each recipient of the grant will be reimbursed up to $500. This will help cover the cost of registration, room,
and transportation to attend the FCTM Annual Conference. Any additional monetary expenses over the $500
grant that are incurred by the recipient will be at their own expense. It is hoped that if additional funding is
necessary the recipients may seek support from their Principal or District for the additional funds, such as
inservice
dollars
or
other
professional
development
sources
of
funding.
**This money may not be used for FCTM dues, food, or substitute pay.
Who May Apply:
a. Any full time classroom teacher currently certified and teaching in the state of Florida may apply.
b. Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree.
c. Applicants must be teaching mathematics at the time of the application and anticipate teaching
mathematics during the following year.
d. Applicants must be members of FCTM.
e. Current FCTM Board Members and past recipients of this award may not apply.
Interested teachers are invited to submit an online proposal.
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FCTM Board of Directors
Executive Committee
FCTM Newsletter
Lisa Shin
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President: Zachary Champagne, Jacksonville
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Past-President: Margaret Walker, Orlando
Vice President College: Marsha Guntharp, Jupiter
Vice President High School: Diana Snider, Wellington
Vice President Middle School: John Miller, Lake Wales
Vice President Elementary: Terri Varn, Orlando
Secretary: Cherie Matheson, Niceville
Treasurer: Vicki Goggans, Okeechobee
FCTM Membership Application
(Individual or Affiliate Group)
FCTM appreciates your continued support of our organization. Please share this form with other mathematics teachers,
administrators, and college students, encouraging them to become members of their state mathematics organization.
FLORIDA COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS (FCTM)
Regular Membership (one year)
$25.00
Regular Membership (two years)
$45.00
Full-time Student Membership
$12.50
(send official class schedule)
Please make checks payable to FCTM.
Mail to:
Diane Gard
P.O. Box 411884
Melbourne, FL 32941-1884
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Dimensions in Mathematics Journal is also published twice each year by FCTM. Submissions can be sent to:
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