Please check out the recent story from WCAX on the VCTM Statewide Math Fair at UVM in early April!

A full event recap from VCTM will be included in the upcoming May eNewsletter.

If the above hyperlink does not work, try inserting this link into your browser:

http://www.wcax.com/content/news/Math-fair-brings-out-the-numbers-479065173.html

The Governor's Institute of Vermont on Mathematics

University of Vermont - June 24-June 29

Calling All 9th-11th Grade Mathematicians of Vermont!

Surround yourself with math-lovers like you at this week-long festival of mathematics! Theoretical and real-world applications of math will have you dazzled as you enjoy advanced lectures by renowned mathematicians and scientists. We’ll use our hands and brains to take on world-class mathematical challenges, and explore careers for people who like math. Head over to giv.org/math to learn more!

GIV is dedicated to being accessible for every Vermonter. Our sliding scale tuition goes as low as $10, making it affordable for every family. 

Applications are open now and close throughout March, so visit www.giv.org for more information and www.giv.org/applynow to apply today!

Rookie of the Year nominations. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2018.

Find the nomination form here.

VCTM Rookie of the Year is presented to three outstanding and well-deserving rising stars in math education within Vermont one in each of the grade levels (Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) and High School.) Awardees will be given a cash prize and plaque, a year's membership to VCTM, and be expected to share their experiences with the VT math community in its eNewsletter and be invited to present the following year at the VCTM fall conference. To qualify, the nominees must be in the first three calendar years of their teaching (either part or full-time), and be nominated by a VCTM member. Nominations are open until June 1, 2018.

The Statewide Math Fair will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 in Votey Hall on the University of Vermont campus (33 Colchester Ave Burlington, VT 05405 // Map).

Students should arrive at 8:30am and proceed to registration on the 2nd floor.  All projects should be set up and ready for judging at 9 am sharp.

We call upon all K-12 teachers and parents to encourage any of their students to submit a project. The registration deadline for math fair projects is February 15, 2018.

More information here

Students can register quickly and easily through our online form.

o you know an excellent elementary mathematics teacher? Please nominate them for this prestigious award! The PAEMST organization is accepting nominations in the 2017-2018 school year for teachers of mathematics in grades K-6. The nomination process is easy; fill out a simple online form at www.paemst.org. The teacher you nominate will be notified about how to further apply, with the possibility of winning a $10,000 award! Please consider your colleagues (or a self-nomination) for this award. If you have further questions, contact the PAEMST Vermont State Coordinator for Mathematics, Lara White, at laradawnwhite@gmail.com.

Students can register for this falls VCTM conference at half price: $67

and the early bird discount still applies. This means that if you are a student, you can register for $57 until October 7th.

New England Mathematics Journal contributors have included well known math educators such as Jo Boaler and Dan Meyer. It is, however, only available to members. 

Check your email OR the VCTM forum (on this website) for login information. 

VCTM Rookie of the year is presented to three outstanding and well-deserving rising stars in math education within Vermont one in each of the grade levels (Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) and High School.) Awardees will be given a cash prize and plaque, a year's membership to VCTM, and be expected to share their experiences with the VT math community in its eNewsletter and be invited to present the following year at the VCTM fall conference. To qualify, the nominees must be in the first three calendar years of their teaching (either part or full-time), and be nominated by a VCTM member. Nominations are open until June 1, 2017.

Nominations can be submitted right here

To all High School and Middle School Math Teachers:

The first Talent Search test of the 2016-17 school year has just been posted on the web site of the Vermont State Mathematics Coalition www.vtmathcoalition.org/talent-search

 

Please take a look at it yourself and encourage your talented mathematics students to do so also and submit their solutions.

Note that the winners are invited to attend the Governor's Institute in the Mathematical Sciences at UVM tuition free, to be a part of the team that represents Vermont at the ARML meet at Penn State as well as recognition at a dinner in their honor.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Thanks!

 

Bob Chaffee, Executive Director

Vermont State Mathematics Coalition

7 Walnut Lane

Essex Jct., VT 05452-4373