October 13 - 15, 2010
2010 Conference Information Use this link to find the latest information about the Georgia Mathematics Conference at Rock Eagle.
Individual Registration Use this link to register for the 51st Georgia Mathematics Conference. Regular registration is $70 and includes complimentary membership in GCTM for the year.
Group Registration Use this link to register a group for the Georgia Mathematics Conference.
2010 Call for Proposals Use this link to submit your proposal to speak at the 2010 Georgia Mathematics Conference at Rock Eagle.
GCTM Awards
Each year the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM) honors math educators who’ve made a difference in the lives of our students. Nominating is easy, just follow this link http://www.gctm.org/Grants_and_Awards to see the various awards that GCTM offers. Let me draw your attention to two awards in particular…the Teacher of Promise, this is for a new teacher (at most 3 years experience) that demonstrates qualities of excellence. This is a great opportunity to recognize the great math teachers at your school and encourage their professional growth. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Melanie Helms, GCTM Vice President of Honors and Awards at MHelms@gctm.org.
Common Core Standards
A set of Common Core State Standards for mathematics, K–12, developed through the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association (NGA), was released on June 2. The intent of the Common Core Standards is to ensure that every American student graduates from high school with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the 21st century.
In response to these standards, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and three of its Affiliates -- the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM), and the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) -- issued a joint statement. This joint statement can be found at http://www.nctm.org/news/content.aspx?id=26088.
Be an advocate for mathematics education!
Do you need to contact a state political leader about some issue that affects you, your students, our schools, and mathematics education? If so, go to http://www.legis.state.ga.us/ for contact information.
GCTM now has a Facebook group as another way for GCTM members to communicate with each other. Click the link above or search for "GCTM" in Facebook to find the group.
GCTM Election Results
President-Elect: Debbie Poss
Secretary: Patti Barrett
Vice-President for Advocacy: Linda Crawford
Vice-President of Constitution: Debbie Gober
Announcements Please look at the announcements page for a Geogebra PLU opportunity for teachers, volunteer work in Peru, and a math contest for elementary students.
Calculus the Musical! One of the highlights of the conference was this delightful performance by the Cincinnati group.