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<title>NCCTM Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher Award</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/04/ncctm_outstandi.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) wishes to recognize and reward those secondary school teachers who make mathematics exciting and who nurture their students' enthusiasm by getting them involved in mathematics fairs, projects, and competitions which extend and enhance everyday classroom experiences. Those teachers who succeed in motivating students to excel in mathematics are the ones we wish to<br />
single out for recognition.</p>

<p>This award program is conducted by Mathematics Curriculum Coordinators in School System Central Offices.  Copies of the memo regarding the award and the submission sheets are included here for the convenience of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinators. For private or charter school information, please contact Everly Broadway, ebroadway@dpi.state.nc.us.</p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Math.coord.ltr.08.pdf">Mathematics Coordinator Letter (pdf)</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Central.Office.Form.08.doc">Form for principals to send to central ofice</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Supt.Form.08.doc">Form for central office to send to DPI</a></p>]]></description>
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<title>Mathematics Leadership Institute K-12</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>The K-12 Mathematics Section of the NC Department of Public Instruction will sponsor the 2008 Summer Mathematics Leadership Institute July 22-24, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in High Point, NC, <a href="http://www.radisson.com/highpointnc">http://www.radisson.com/highpointnc</a>. Throughout the institute, we will look at curriculum, assessment, professional learning communities, graduation standards, instructional strategies, and NCDPI services.  The institute will begin with registration on July 22, 2008 from 8:30 – 9:30 AM and will end on July 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM.</p>

<p>The registration fee for the institute is $250.  The fee includes five meals, breaks, conference facilities, materials, and presenters’ fees.  Each person registering needs to complete a registration form.  (Please feel free to make copies of the registration form as needed.)  The deadline for registration is May 23, 2008 or earlier if filled.  Please send your completed form and payment to the address indicated on the registration form.</p>

<p>A block of rooms have been set aside at state rates until June 21, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel, High Point, NC.  Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at 336-889-8888.  Participants will need to reserve and pay for their rooms (<strong>$63.75</strong> plus tax per night.)  <strong>Your institute registration fee does not cover the cost of your room.</strong>  When making reservations, please let the hotel know you are with the NCDPI Math Leadership Institute.  A confirmation letter with directions and a tentative schedule will be sent to your summer e-mail address in late May/early June; however, if you include your email address on the registration form, we can notify you that we have received your form.</p>

<p>If you and/or your department chairs/teacher leaders are planning to attend and have not yet registered, please send us an email with this indication along with the number of people planning to attend. Please note however, that no one is officially registered until the completed registration form and payment are received by NCDPI.</p>

<p>If you have questions please make contact as follows:<br />
		Victoria Ewing	(vewing@dpi.state.nc.us, 919-807-3846)</p>

<p>We look forward to seeing you in High Point!</p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Math_Leaders_July08.pdf">Mathematics Summer Leadership Institute Invitation</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Math_Ldrs_July08_Registration.pdf">Math_Ldrs_July08_Registration (PDF)</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Math.Ldrs.July08.Registration.doc">Math_Ldrs_July08_Registration (WORD)</a></p>]]></description>
<dc:subject>Professional Development</dc:subject>
<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-03-28T15:30:31-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Graphing Calculator Clearing Instructions</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/03/graphing_calcul.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Casio%20Calculator%20Reset.pdf">Casio Calculator Reset</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/TI-83%20Plus%20Family.Calc.Clear.pdf">TI-83.Plus.Family.Calc.Clear.pdf file</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/TI-81_TI-82_TI-83_TI-85_TI-73_TI-86%2B.pdf">TI-81_TI-82_TI-83_TI-85_TI-73_TI-86+.pdf file</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/TI-84%2B%20block%20applications.pdf">TI-84+_block_applications.pdf file</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/TI-Nspire%20Press-to-Test%20Mode.pdf">TI-Nspire_Press-to-Test_Mode.pdf file</a></p>

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<dc:subject>Announcements</dc:subject>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Feb. 4, 2008</strong><br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/newsletterfeb4.pdf">Download file</a></p>

<p><strong>Jan. 14, 2008</strong><br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Newsltr.14Jan08.pdf">Download file</a><br />
</p>]]></description>
<dc:subject>Announcements</dc:subject>
<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-02-08T20:18:16-05:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/02/presentations.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>NCCTM October 10, 2007 Leadership Meeting DPI Update</strong><br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/NCCTM.Ldrs.Fall.07.update.pdf">Download file</a></p>

<p><strong>NCCTM October 11-12, 2007 DPI Elementary Math Update</strong><br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Fall07.DPI.Elem.update.pdf">Download file</a><br />
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<dc:subject>Professional Development</dc:subject>
<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-02-08T19:56:28-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Future Workshops and Conferences</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/02/workshops.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>This information is provided as a service to mathematics teachers.  Please contact individual professional development providers for specific information.</p>

<p>Thanks,<br />
The Mathematics Team</p>

<p><strong>K-12 DPI Mathematics Leadership Institute</strong> (Mathematics Department Chairs), July 22-24, 2008 <a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/03/mathematics_lea.php">http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/03/mathematics_lea.php</a></p>

<p><strong>NC-MSEN SITE Mathematics Institutes (Summer 2008)</strong><br />
NC-MSEN has developed and implemented a series of institutes for mathematics teachers that are aligned with the (1) findings of contemporary research that concerns mathematics teaching and learning; (2) NC Standard Course of Study for mathematics; and (3) mathematics professional development needs identified by the State Board of Education.  These programs are part of the Statewide Institute for Teaching Excellence (SITE) initiative.  Please contact the NC-MSEN professional development center nearest you for more information. For more information please go to <a href="http://www.unc.edu/depts/msen/">http://www.unc.edu/depts/msen/</a></p>

<p>Download a list of MSEN SITE workshops here (pdf file): <a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/MSEN_SITE_08_Mathematics.pdf">MSEN_SITE_08_Mathematics file</a></p>

<p><br />
<strong>Mathematics Coaches Institute</strong>, NCSSM, July 13-18, 2008.  More information may be found at: <a href="http://courses.ncssm.edu/goebel/statecon/CoachesInstitute/institute.htm">http://courses.ncssm.edu/goebel/statecon/CoachesInstitute/institute.htm</a><br />
<strong><br />
AP Statistics and Science Integration Workshop</strong>, July 13-18, 2008, Duke University.  More information may be found at: <a href="http://howardhughes.trinity.duke.edu/outreach/teachers">http://howardhughes.trinity.duke.edu/outreach/teachers</a><br />
<strong><br />
TI-Nspire 3day Institute</strong> to be held at Wake Technical Community College on July 30th-August 1st.  More information may be found at <a href="http://www.waketech.edu/~rlkimbal/TTT/nspire.htm">www.waketech.edu/~rlkimbal/TTT/nspire.htm</a></p>

<p><strong>Ocean Sciences Education Leadership Institute</strong> June 22-28, 2008 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Center for Marine Science Wilmington, NC.  For more information see: <a href="http://www.scseagrant.org/se-cosee/">http://www.scseagrant.org/se-cosee/</a>. <br />
</p>]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-02-04T00:52:24-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>DPI Mathematics Staff Changes</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/01/new_dpi_staff.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>See link for updated contact list.<br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2005/03/ncdpi_mathemati.php">http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2005/03/ncdpi_mathemati.php</a></p>]]></description>
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<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-01-14T20:45:36-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Delay in EOC results for Algebra II (Fall 07 Administration Only)</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2008/01/delay_in_eoc_re.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Students taking the Algebra II EOC for Fall 07 will receive "incompletes" while waiting for their EOC scores.  Please download memo for details.<br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Delay.EOC.5Dec07.pdf">Download file</a></p>]]></description>
<dc:subject>Announcements</dc:subject>
<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-01-14T20:23:09-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Kenan Fellows Program</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/12/kenan_fellows_p.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Kenan Fellows Program nomination and application period is open.  The program has expanded and Fellowships are now available to K-12 public school teachers from across the state.  Over the two year fellowship period, Kenan Fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend, use of a laptop, and graduate credit for completing their research project.   </p>]]></description>
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<dc:creator>dkinsey</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-12-10T15:59:31-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>MATHCOUNTS 2008</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/11/mathcounts_regi.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>MATHCOUNTS competition is a great way to challenge your 7th and 8th grade mathematics students.  </strong><br />
Below are the dates for the regional and state events, and a link to the State MATHCOUNTS site. </p>

<p>For more information go to:<br />
<a href="http://www.penc.org/getdoc/c51f7010-f545-4910-b461-f77a7fbfb33c/MATHCOUNTS.aspx">http://www.penc.org/getdoc/c51f7010-f545-4910-b461-f77a7fbfb33c/MATHCOUNTS.aspx</a></p>

<p><strong>Central Carolina   </strong>     <br />
Raleigh Saturday, February 23, 2008    <br />
<strong>Central Peidmont  </strong>     <br />
 Hickory Tuesday, February 12, 2008     <br />
<strong>Eastern Carolina </strong>       <br />
Greenville      Saturday, February 09, 2008    <br />
<strong>North Central  </strong> <br />
Henderson       Saturday, February 16, 2008    <br />
<strong>North Piedmont  </strong><br />
Greensboro      Saturday, February 09, 2008    <br />
<strong>Northwestern </strong>   <br />
Winston-Salem   Saturday, February 16, 2008    <br />
<strong>South Central</strong><br />
Fayetteville    Saturday, February 16, 2008    <br />
<strong>South Piedmont</strong><br />
Charlotte       Tuesday, February 19, 2008     <br />
<strong>Southeastern </strong>   <br />
Wilmington      Saturday, February 23, 2008    <br />
<strong>Western Carolina  </strong>      <br />
Asheville       Saturday, February 02, 2008    <br />
<strong>State  </strong> <br />
Durham  Friday, March 14, 2008 </p>]]></description>
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<dc:date>2007-11-15T12:32:54-05:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/10/graduation_requ.php">
<title>Graduation Requirements &amp; Exit Standards</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/10/graduation_requ.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Current graduation requirements may be found at:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/graduation">http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/graduation</a></p>

<p><strong>High School Exit Standards went into effect with students entering the 9th grade for the first time in 2006-07.  Information may be found at:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/policies/highschoolexit">http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/policies/highschoolexit</a></p>

<p><strong>The "Future Ready Core" graduation requirements begin with the 9th graders of 2009-2010.  These future graduation requirements may be found at:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/news/2006-07/20070608-02">http://www.ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/news/2006-07/20070608-02</a></p>]]></description>
<dc:subject>Announcements</dc:subject>
<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-10-30T22:12:44-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Algebra I parts</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/10/algebra_i_parts.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Beginning with first time 9th graders in 2006-2007, Algebra IA and Algebra IB will carry 1/2 credit.</p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Alg1.parts.10aug06.pdf">Download file</a></p>]]></description>
<dc:subject>Legislation &amp; State Board Policy</dc:subject>
<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-10-22T09:50:04-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Future Core Course of Study</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/10/future_core_cou.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Future Core Course of Study graduation requirements begin with students entering high school in 2009-2010</p>

<p>Link to Future Core information<br />
<a href="http://www.ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/news/2006-07/20070608-02">http://www.ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/news/2006-07/20070608-02</a></p>

<p><a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/Future.Ready.Fourth.Math.Requirement.April08.pdf">Download information sheet about Future Ready Fourth Math Requirements here (PDF file).</a></p>

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<dc:date>2007-10-22T09:47:47-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Credit for High courses taken in Middle School</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/10/credit_for_high.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Scroll to the bottom of the page to download a copy of this FAQ list as well as policy memos.</strong></em></p>

<p><u><strong<br />
Considerations for middle grades placement in Algebra I</strong></u><br />
Any middle grades student who enrolls in Algebra I must be adequately prepared for success, including demonstrated mastery of the current standards for Grade 8 mathematics. The prerequisite skills for Algebra I as outlined in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Mathematics adopted by the State Board of Education in 2003 are as follows:</p>

<p>•	Operate with the real numbers to solve problems.<br />
•	Find, identify, and interpret the slope and intercepts of a linear relation.<br />
•	Visually determine a line of best fit for a given scatterplot; explain the meaning of the line; and make predictions using the line.<br />
•	Collect, organize, analyze, and display data to solve problems.<br />
•	Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.</p>

<p>Each of these prerequisite skills is found in the <strong>North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Mathematics Grade 8 (2003)</strong>.</p>

<p><u><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong</strong>></u></p>

<p><strong>Question 1:</strong><br />
May students who are currently in high school use high school mathematics courses<br />
(or foreign language courses) that they passed during grades 6-8 (prior to school year 2007-08) to fulfill high school graduation requirements?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong><br />
No, this policy begins with students who are in grades 6-8 during the 2007-2008<br />
school year.</p>

<p><strong>Question 2</strong>:  <br />
If a middle school student successfully passed the Algebra I course and EOC in 2006 – 2007 and then successfully passed the Geometry course and EOC in 2007 – 2008, will they receive 1 or 2 units of credit as they are promoted to the high school?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong><br />
Opportunity to receive high school credit for mathematics courses taken during 6-8 applies to students who are in grades 6 – 8 during 2007 – 2008.  These students will “take” all of their high school credits from middle school to high school with them, even if the courses were taken before 2007 – 2008.  If a student who is 8th grade during 2007-2008 successfully completes Geometry during 2007 – 2008, having passed Algebra I in 2006 – 2007 as a 7th grader, then that student will receive two units of high school mathematics credit as he or she enters high school in 2008-2009.</p>

<p><strong>Question 3:</strong><br />
Does the local district have the option to not allow students in grades 6-8 to take<br />
high school mathematics courses at the middle school for high school graduation credit?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong><br />
No, students who show readiness to take the high school courses should have the option to take the courses subject to local availability.</p>

<p><strong>Question 4</strong>:<br />
Can a student who earned a HS credit for Algebra 1/IM 1 while in 8th grade choose to retake Algebra 1/IM 1 in 9th grade?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong><br />
It is a local decision as to whether you allow or require a student who passes Algebra 1/IM 1 in middle school to retake Algebra 1/IM 1 in high school. A student who retakes Algebra 1/IM 1 forfeits the credit that would have been received.  The student cannot receive credit for the same course twice.  It is a local decision if the math can be counted as an elective.  </p>

<p><strong>Question 5:</strong><br />
Does a student who retakes Algebra 1 in 9th grade after passing the EOC in 8th grade retake the EOC? <br />
<strong>Answer</strong>:<br />
Yes.  In each case, the EOC counts 25% of the final grade.</p>

<p><strong>Question 6</strong>:<br />
Does a student who retakes Algebra 1/IM 1 in 9th grade have the 9th grade Algebra 1/IM 1 grade included in grade point average?<br />
<strong>Answer</strong>: Yes</p>

<p><strong>Question 7:</strong><br />
If a student retakes Algebra 1 in 9th grade after passing it in 8th grade retakes the EOC, then what counts for AYP/ABCs?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong><br />
The most recent regular administration (not a retest) EOC score counts in AYP and ABCs</p>

<p><strong>Question 8:</strong><br />
Does a student who takes some of their required mathematics courses in MS still have to take 4 mathematics courses during grades 9-12 (Future Ready Core Graduation Requirements)?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong><br />
No.  Students need only to complete the 4 required courses to meet requirements; however, it is highly recommended that students take mathematics during the final year of high school. The UNC General Administration has expressed this preference for admission to UNC schools.</p>

<p><strong>Question 9:</strong><br />
May students who are in grades 6-8 during the 2007-2008 school year take high<br />
school courses other than mathematics and/or Second languages to fulfill their high<br />
school graduation requirements i.e. social studies, science, or English language arts?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong><br />
No, during 2007-2008 this policy only includes mathematics and foreign language courses that may potentially fulfill high school mathematics and foreign language graduation requirements.  During 2008-2009 Science courses will be added.</p>]]></description>
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<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-10-22T09:44:19-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>(MSP) Mathematics &amp; Science Partnership RFP Sept. 07</title>
<link>http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/09/mathematics_sci.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p>When the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 became law in 2002, a section of the Act allocated money to each state to improve its mathematics and science education. North Carolina has been allotted approximately $4,623,561 for fiscal year 2008-2009 to continue the twelve projects already funded and begin from two to four new three-year Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) grants. The goal of these grants is to improve the mathematics and science knowledge of North Carolina students in high-need school districts by providing professional-development activities to their mathematics and science teachers. Proposals are due to DPI on January 30, 2008.</p>

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<p>Contact Everly Broadway at ebroadway@dpi.state.nc.us for more information.</p>

<p>MSP RFP 2007-PDF copy<br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/MSP.RFP.Sept07.FIN.pdf">Download file</a></p>

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MSP RFP 2007-Word copy<br />
<a href="http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/MSP.RFP.Sept07.FIN.doc">Download file</a></p>]]></description>
<dc:subject>Announcements</dc:subject>
<dc:creator>e.broadway</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-09-28T00:57:06-05:00</dc:date>
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