Upcoming Events
1/30/2012
- MAT 222.1 Inquiry-based Mathematics Instruction in Grades 3 - 81/31/2012
2/2/2012
Office of Mathematics
Mathematics Mission Statement
The Prince William County Schools Mathematics program promotes an environment in which students develop a comprehensive and enduring understanding of the concepts of mathematics. Students learn to effectively apply these concepts and use a variety of problem solving strategies. The program nurtures a productive disposition toward mathematics, challenges all learners and supports further investigations in this field.
Battlefields of Northern Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BNVCTM) Seeking Presenters for Upcoming Conference
The Battlefields of Northern Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BNVCTM) will be hosting its annual fall conference on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Presenters are needed for all levels. There will be two session formats for this conference. One is a 75 minute presentation which is typical for most conferences. The other is a Roundtable discussion. Roundtables offer access to a larger number of options in a short time period, in a more informal setting. Please complete one of the following forms if you are interested in presenting or facilitating at this great local conference.
Proposal for 75 Minute Presentation
Proposal for Roundtable Discussion Facilitator
Information about Roundtable Discussions
Proposal for 75 Minute Presentation
Proposal for Roundtable Discussion Facilitator
Information about Roundtable Discussions
Linking Literacy and Mathematics through Classroom Discourse
Consider connections among questioning, discussions, and writing as you explore ways to prompt students to think and communicate creatively and critically about mathematics. Read more...
Half-Day Math Training (MAT 285) Scheduled
These half-day sessions are required for all elementary teachers who are new to PWCS and are in addition to the Summer Math Workshop that they also attended. The purpose of these half-day sessions is to prepare our teachers new to PWCS for the upcoming units and to assist them in planning for them. Resources to support these units are also provided to teachers who attend these sessions. Registration for MAT 285 has opened in the Professional Learning Online Catalog. Click here for the schedule for dates and session information for each grade level.
Mathematics Professional Development Offerings
The Math Office is offering both 3-credit and 1-credit graduate level course offerings which support teachers who are intersted in learning how to assess students' understanding of mathematical concepts as well as strategies to support the development of enduring understanding of mathematics in the elementary grades. Courses are being offered both fall and spring semester. Some of these courses are appropriate for middle school teachers needing support with intervention or remediation. Tuition and all materials are FREE for any PWCS educator. See this flyer for details.
