Welcome to our 2022 standards implementation focused MathBits for September. In this issue you will find advice from MCTM President Laura Wagenman and MCTM President Elect Jessica Strom as well from MN Math Leaders (join today!).

Connecting Standards and Routines

By: Laura Wagenman (MCTM President) and Jessica Strom (MCTM President Elect)

Routine: Number Talks

Students solve a problem mentally, then use a hand signal to show that they have a solution. The teacher elicits and records their solutions without indicating whether any are correct. Students are then invited to share and explain their strategies. The teacher records these strategies on the board, using expressions, equations, and labeled sketches to represent student thinking as accurately as possible.(click to read on)

10 MINUTE MATH STANDARDS PL IDEA OF THE MONTH.

LINK TO 10-MINUTE MATH PL IDEAS    Why 10-minutes? (9 min video)

Open the… 2022 MN Math Standards

PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION: Select 1 (one) math assessment item with student work and/or data. 

  • Which 2022 Standard(s) & Benchmark(s) is this assessment item connected to? Note: Look above and below grade level too.

  • What strengths/assets are evident in the student’s work?

  • Why might students have answered this item incorrectly?  Note:  Don’t spend time solving yet, just list as many things as possible.

  • Select one item from your list. Looking forward, what are teacher moves/shifts we can engage in to support all students with this learning?

The correct answer is c. 51% of Minnesota 4th graders answered this item correctly.

Upcoming Trainings and Webinars

MN Math MCA Assessment FAQs

What are the most common questions the MDE Assessment team has received about the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessmetns (MCAs) both III and IV?  What are the answers to those questions?  MN Math Educators and leaders connected to mathematics are encouraged to attend a FREE webinar answering (hopefully) all  your questions about MN's MCA assessments.  

If you have a question you hope to have an answer to, email mctm@mctm.org by September 22nd.

Leaders:  The MDE Math Assessment Team, featuring Mike Huberty.

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2026-27 Minnesota School Year Standards Institute

3 Individual Days: October 1st, February 9, and May 11th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

FREE K-12 Math Standards In-person ONLY PD at Multiple Locations around the state.

Session 1: Equivalence & Relational Thinking: Understanding Comparison & Equality. (with Math Progressions, Unpacking, Bundling & Alignment)

Register here 

Space is limited!!!!!

Registration for sessions 2&3 will be sent later this year

These sessions are not recorded and most likely will not be repeated. 


Defining the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards 

2026-27 **FREE** MN Math Leaders Webinar Series

Unpack the 2022 MN Math Standards, that will be fully implemented in the 2027-28 school year, through the 2022 Math Standards Glossary & Appendices.  Each session will highlight the information from the math standards that will illuminate the progression of learning from K-12 to support educators and leaders in making instructional decisions.

Register for all 10 Sessions: bit.ly/4sQCiGS

Communicating with Families About the Math Standards Shifts

Do you have plans for supporting families as we shift into our new standards?  How can you make sure that parents understand the importance of teachers being the questioners and facilitators of learning?  We will share some ideas and resources for families as well as some resources for developing and communicating your vision for math learning in your school or district.

Leaders:  Sarah Moffett and Stef Biebl (Statewide COMPASS Math Team)


Register here 

Questions:  mctm@mctm.org