Overview
Every student needs and deserves a rich and rigorous mathematics curriculum that is focused on the development of concepts, the acquisition of basic and advanced skills and the integration of problem solving experiences. The Department of Education encourages educators to provide such challenging mathematics opportunities to foster the growth of intelligent, thoughtful and mathematically literate members of society.
Summer Math Challenge
Curriculum and Instruction
- Math Walkthrough Tool
- Connecticut State Board of Education Position Statement on Mathematics Education
- Connecticut State Board of Education Position Statement on Comprehensive STEM Education
- The Equity in Math: A Joint Position Statement for Connecticut
- CT Core Standards has a variety of resources and professional development opportunities designed for Connecticut educators around the CCS.
- Early Learning and Development Standards
Assessment
- Smarter Balanced Assessment System - system of valid, reliable, and fair next-generation assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English language arts/literacy (ELA/literacy) and mathematics for grades 3-8 and 11. The system—which includes both summative assessments for accountability purposes and optional interim assessments for instructional use—will use computer adaptive testing technologies to the greatest extent possible to provide meaningful feedback and actionable data that teachers and other educators can use to help students succeed.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) – Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the nation's highest honor for K-12 teachers of mathematics and science. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Presidential Awardees are identified by an asterisk (*) next to their name.
2024 K-6 Math
- Lisa Liptak, STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher, Hartford, Connecticut
- Tiffany LoConte, Fawn Hollow Elementary School, Monroe, Connecticut
- Elizabeth Morales, Hayestown Avenue School, Danbury, Connecticut
2023 7-12 Math
- Kate Grayeb, University High School of Science and Engineering, Hartford, Connecticut
- Susan Palmberg, Edwin O. Smith High School, Storrs, Connecticut*
- Thomas Leisten, Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, Connecticut
2022 K-6 Math
- Christopher Messier, Center School, Ellington, Connecticut
- Katherine Mauro, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Sandy Hook, Connecticut
- Patricia Hahn, Parkville Community School, Hartford, Connecticut*
2021 7–12 Math
- Barbara Budaj, Capital Prep Magnet School, Hartford, Connecticut*
- Christopher Kerr, Newington High School, Newington, Connecticut
- Merryl Polak, Scotts Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield, Connecticut
2020 K–6 Math
- Mallory Emmons, The Peck Place School, Orange, Connecticut*
- Katherine Mauro, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut
Principals' Workshop Series
State mathematics consultant Jennifer Michalek leads three workshops for administrators focusing on the implementation of effective instruction aligned to the Connecticut Core Standards for math.
Session 1: Shifting Math Instruction—Rigor in the Classroom
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Session 2: Math Practice Standards—Classroom Evidence
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Session 3: Instructional Coaching—Making the Most Out of Math Coaches
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