Lomas Publishes MTC-Related Lesson Plan


“Grid Paper Exploration,” by Randy Lomas (Harvest Park Middle School and American Institute of Mathematics MTC), was recently published in the California Mathematics Council ComMuniCator. In the article, Lomas describes a middle school exploration of a favorite MTC problem that involves counting squares on a sheet of grid paper. Lomas began writing the lesson plan in summer 2015 at the AIM MTC summer immersion workshop, as part of a new program for veteran members of the AIM MTC. Lomas and five other classroom teachers paired up with mathema- ticians to create lesson plans with a focus on open-ended problem solv- ing. Te lesson plans were later classroom-tested by other members of the MTC. Lomas’ lesson plan and Tatiana Shubin’s MTC session on which it is based can be found on our website: www.mathteacherscircle.org/re- sources/video-library/#grid. ⊆


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Porath Receives Invitation to White House


Jane Porath (East Middle School and MTC Network Advisory Board) re- ceived an invitation from President Barack Obama to attend the Teacher of the Year event at the White House on May 3. Porath was nominated for this honor by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Te White House issued a proclamation honoring “great educators” such as Porath for being on the front lines of progress: “As our nation has advanced on our journey toward ensuring rights and opportunities are extended fully and equally to all people, America’s teachers…have helped steer our country’s course. Tey witness the incredible potential of our youth, and they know firsthand the impact of a caring leader at the front of the classroom.” Porath acknowledged the honor in a press release from the Traverse


City Area Public Schools: “I want to thank my colleagues and the school district for their support as I strive to be the best educator I can be for my students. I am proud and humbled to represent Traverse City Area Public Schools at the White House and to be recognized among the nation’s top teachers.” ⊆


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American Institute of Mathematics · Summer/Autumn 2016 · MTCircular 17


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