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ICTM Newsletter for December 2025 |
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As we wrap up 2025, we invite you to take a few moments and be inspired by stories from recipients of the Marilyn Zweng First Year Teacher Grant. Don't forget to mark you calendar the 2026 ICTM Conference, and, if you hurry, you can still apply for the $1200 travel grant to NCTM's Spring Conference in Indianapolis (Due December 1). Read on! |
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Mark your calendars for Oct 19 & 20, 2026, for our fantastic line-up of speakers and workshops!
- Pre-Conference Workshops (October 19, 2026) with Graham Fletcher and Pam Harris
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- Conference (October 20, 2026) with keynote speaker Christina Tondevold and featured speakers Graham Fletcher and Pam Harris
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Did you Miss Seeing a Featured Speaker Present at the October Conference?
No problem. We have recordings of many of the featured speaker talks by Vanessa Vakharia, Dan Meyer, Raj Shah, John SanGiovanni, Marion Small, and Kevin Dykema.
Just sign in and navigate to My ICTM where you will find all our members-only content. Enjoy!
Photo by 2H Media on Unsplash
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NASA eClips and NASA's Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division
Join hosts Dr. Rachael Arens, Associate Researcher at NAU PLANETS and Luke Henke, Education Advisor for NASA HEAT, on Thursday, Dec. 11th at 7pm CT/ 8pm ET as they welcome Dr. Sharon Bowers and Paige Valderrama Graff who will discuss what's new from NASA eClips and NASA's Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division. They’ll give you a quick overview of these projects, then dive into what’s new—fresh resources, videos, activities, and tools you can take back to your students right away. Read more about it here. Access registration here.
Access past 3-D Thursday Episodes
We are pleased to share Past episodes with you from their updated NASA SciAct Rural Page. Feel free to watch former episodes and reach out to the guests for further resource information. |
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Apply for an NCTM Grant to Support Conference Travel & More!
ICTM has several grants to help support your professional development:
- NCTM Conference Grant (pays for early-bird conference registration fee and other expenses of up to $1200); due December 1
- ICTM Teaching & Learning Grant (up to $750)
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The Marilyn Zweng Grant Committee was able to award 25 grants (!!!) for a total of $10,300 to brand new first year math teachers this year. Names of those receiving grants will be posted on our website. Read about how recipients are using their grant money below.
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Emma Spurlock
Northwest Middle School, Iowa City
8th Grade Algebra & Geometry I am so thankful to be a recipient of this grant for the 2025-2026 school year! The funds from this are going towards my 8th grade Algebra and Geometry classroom, to provide more on-hands learning materials for my students and necessities to stalk up on for the coming year! |
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Lynn Hoeft
John Adams Middle School, Mason City
8th Grade Math I am excited to start my first teaching job, I am ready to create lessons that are engaging and interesting for the kids!
I appreciate this grant so much! Thank you again for the opportunity. |
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Parker Bekkerus
Greene County Middle School, Jefferson 8th Grade Pre-Algebra
Parker graduated from Iowa State University and will be taking on his first year at Greene County Middle School, teaching 8th grade math. He will use the funds to create his classroom atmosphere and to have a fun, engaging place where kids are excited to learn! |
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New Resource for Teachers Check out the newest resources on our website: Core-Plus Mathematics: Complete free 4-year high school math curriculum. The latest edition of Core-Plus Mathematics consists of student and teacher materials for a three-year core program designed for all students plus two fourth-year course options: Preparation for Calculus and Transition to College Mathematics and Statistics.
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NCTM Position Statement on Fluency
Procedural fluency is an essential component of equitable teaching and is necessary to developing mathematical proficiency and mathematical agency. Each and every student must have access to teaching that connects concepts to procedures, explicitly develops a reasonable repertoire of strategies and algorithms, provides substantial opportunities for students to learn to choose from among the strategies and algorithms in their repertoire, and implements assessment practices that attend to all components of fluency. ICTM stands with NCTM on their position statement in regards to fluency.
To learn more, see the full statement with descriptions on NCTM's website. |
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Join the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
Become part of a dynamic community dedicated to supporting educators, sharing resources, and improving math teaching and learning across Iowa!
- Exclusive PD opportunities
- Networking with fellow educators
- Access to valuable teaching resources
- Advocacy for strong math education
Join today and be part of shaping the future of math education in Iowa! |
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Free Courses for Academically Talented Iowa Students
The Belin Blank Center’s Iowa Online AP® Academy (IOAPA) provides qualifying Iowa students free access to advanced coursework. For high school students, these courses are a part of the College Board’s Advanced Placement® (AP) program. High school-level courses are also made available to eligible middle school students. AP exam scholarships are available, with preference given to low-income students and students from rural schools. |
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We Want to Hear from You!
Do you have ideas for future emails, professional development activities, or website and social media posts? We'd love to hear from you; contact us at one of our email addresses. |
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