Subject matter index for Sep, 2007 through May/June, 2008
Algebra, Patterns, and Functions
Kruczek, Klay, “Math and Maps,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 36
Martin, Craig, “Using a Balance Scale to Build an Understanding of Algebraic Equations,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 8
Miller, Winnie, “A Puzzle Pattern,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 4
Assessment
Harrington, Rachel, “Using Data to Improve Effort,” Sept, 2007, 34
Ward, Kasey, “Shooting for Mastery and Itemizing Math Grades,” May/June, 2008, 20
Awards and Scholarships
Bostwick, Francie, “2007 Math Education Awards,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 10
“Call for Nominations: Math Education Awards,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 40
“Congratulations Mathematics Education Trust Grant Recipients,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 36
Costine, Lois, “High School Math Awards,” Sep 2007, 38
“Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics M.A.T.H. Scholarship,” Sep, 2007, 27; Oct/Nov, 2007, 27
“Oscar Schaaf-Scott McFadden Scholarship,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 26; Mar/Apr, 2008, 26
“Don Fineran Scholarship,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 27; May/June, 2008, 30
“Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching: Memories of Past Recipients,” Dec, 2007, 19
“Sunrise Scholarship for Attending NWMC,” May/June, 2008, 31
Book Reviews and Literature
Bell, Jennifer, “Math Curse Refl ection,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 37
Reed, Kathy, Math in Literature, Less Than Zero, Sep, 2007, 26
Reed, Kathy, Math in Literature, Pigs At Odds, Oct/Nov, 2007, 28
Reed, Kathy, Math in Literature, Missing Mittens, Dec, 2007, 40
Reed, Kathy, Math in Liteture, Math Fables, Jan/Feb, 2008, 6
Reed, Kathy, Math in Literature, Sea Sums, May/June, 2008, 4
Reed, Kathy, Math in Literature, Super Sand Castle Saturday, Mar/Apr, 2008, 10
Classroom Ideas
Albrecht, Bob and Brian Hanna, “Investigation Backpack,” Sept, 2007, 29; Oct/Nov, 2007, 30; Dec, 2007, 29; Jan/Feb, 2008, 38; Mar/Apr, 2008, 18; May/June, 2008, 18
Jennifer Bell, “Multiple-intelligences Challenge Homework,” Sep, 2007, 32
Bonser, Lynn, “Cinquain Poetry,” Dec, 2007, 5
Crossfield, Don, “A Final Exam Option,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 14
Crossfield, Don, “Merge-able Math Topics,” Dec, 2007, 6
Damcke, Dave, et al, “OMLI: Dare to Compare,” May/June, 2008, 11
Dehler, Shawna, “A Guide to Mathematics Projects for the Oregon Diploma,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 33
Johnson, Judy, “Planning and Teaching Problem-based Lessons,” Sep, 2007, 13
Moldenhauer, Joanne, “Trigonometry and a Wood Bowl,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 32
Patton, Barba and Estella De Los Santos, “Fractions in a Feliz Navidad Fiesta,” Dec, 2007, 8
Sandoz, Patty, “Math Autobiography,” Sep, 2007, 31
Contests
Barry, Don, “The American Regions Math League,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 38
“Cover Contest,” Sep, 2007, 28; Oct/Nov, 2007, 17; Dec, 2007, 4; Jan/Feb, 2008, 23; Mar/Apr, 2008, 13
Lethe, Laura, “Oregon Invitational Mathematics Tournament: 2007 Winners,” Sep 2007, 39
“OCTM (Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
Math Contest: Design Math Art,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 40
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
Carlisle, Jim, “Support for Student Learning in K-5 Math: Data Analysis,” Sep, 2007, 4
Patton, Barba, “Picto-graphs: Count the Stack Method,” May/June, 2008, 5
Fraser, Kathleen, “Mode!,” Dec, 2007, 37
Matdock, Erin, “Collecting Data Using Cooperative Learning Groups,” Dec, 2007, 15
Editorials
Bernhard, Cathy, “Editorial,” May/June, 2008, 2
Cooke, Jackie, “Editorial,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 2
Leigh, Jim, “Editorial,” Dec, 2007, 2
Sandoz, Patty, “Editorial,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 2
Sandoz, Patty, “Editorial: Is Oregon Flat?” Sep, 2007, 2
Sandoz, Patty, “PAEMST River of Why,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 2
Games
Fisher, Allyn, “Math Learning Center: Bridges, Grade 5,” Sep, 2007, 18; Oct/Nov, 2007, 12; Dec, 2007, 31; Jan/Feb, 2008, 27; Mar/Apr, 2008, 33; May/June, 2008, 32
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Bell, Jennifer, “Talking Through Transformations,” May/June, 2008, 16
Carlisle, Jim, “Support for Student Learning in K-5 Math: Measurement & Geometry, Jan/Feb, 2008, 15
Fisher, Allyn, “Math Learning Center: Bridges, Grade 5 — Hexarights,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 27;
Fisher, Allyn, “Math Learning Center: Bridges, Grade 5 — Paper Boxes,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 33
Pietrlyka, Matthew, “Make a Pi-tape,” Sep, 2007, 33
Reide, Edie, “Angles in Your Name,” Dec, 2007, 22
History
Cooke, Jackie, “A History of TOMT,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 10
Cooke, Jackie, “A History of TOMT (Part 2),” Jan/Feb, 2008, 4
Cooke, Jackie, “A History of TOMT (Part 3),” May/June, 2008, 11
Specht, Jim, “Profi les in Mathematics-Edgar Ezekial DeCou,” Dec, 2007, 38
Internet
Richardson, Sonya, Internet Bookmarks, Sep, 2007, 23
Richardson, Sonya, Internet Bookmarks, Oct/Nov, 2007, 23
Richardson, Sonya, Internet Bookmarks, Dec, 2007, 26
Richardson, Sonya, Internet Bookmarks, Jan/Feb, 2008, 7
Richardson, Sonya, Internet Bookmarks, Mar/Apr, 2008, 20
Richardson, Sonya, Internet Bookmarks, May/June, 2008, 13
Schubothe, Ralph, “How to Join the OCTM Listserv,” Sep, 2007, 8; Oct/Nov, 2007, 8; Dec, 2007, 24; Jan/Feb, 2008, 8; Mar/Apr, 2007, 24; May/June, 2007, 25
Measurement
Carlisle, Jim, “Support for Student Learning in K-5 Math: Measurement & Geometry,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 15
Cooke, Jackie, “Measure Up,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 16
Miscellaneous
Authors/Index, May/ June, 2008, 37
Calendar, Sep, 2007, 24; Oct/Nov, 2007, 26; Dec, 2007, 24; Jan/Feb, 2008, 24; Mar/Apr, 2008, 25; May/June, 2008, 25
Crossfield, Don, “A Final Exam Option,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 14
Crossfield, Don, “A Simple Silly Idea... That Works,” May/June, 2008, 26
Crossfield, Don, “Student/Teacher Skit: The Final Exam,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 21
Dehler, Shawna, “A Guide to Mathematics Projects for the Oregon Diploma,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 33
Higgins, Karen, “Why Do The Math?,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 11
“Elections 2008,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 21
Lane, Andrea, “The Trip of a Lifetime – Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher,” Dec, 2007, 27
“National Council of Teachers of Mathematics News Release,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 40
OCTM Books, Sep, 2007, 25; Oct/Nov, 2007, 29; Dec, 2007, 23; Jan/Feb, 2008, 25; Mar/Apr, 2008, 13; May/June, 2008, 24
Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics Elections, 2006, Mar/Apr, 2006, 21
OCTM Membership Application, Sept, 2007, 12; Oct/Nov, 2007, 18
“OML 2007 Book Study Report – Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 14
Oregon Math Leaders Nomination Form, Mar/Apr, 2008, 12; May/June, 2008, 29
“Tips for Writing TOMT Articles,” Sep, 2007, 8
“2007 NAEP Reports Sustained Improvement,” Jan/Feb, 2008, 12
Number Sense/Operations
Carlisle, Jim, “Support for Student Learning in K-5 Math: Number and Operations,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 34
Carlisle, Jim, “Support for Student Learning in K-5 Math: Number and Operations,” Dec, 2007, 11
Carlisle, “Support for Student Learning in K-5 Math: Number and Operations,” Mar/Apr, 2008, 28
Fisher, Allyn, “Math Learning Center: Bridges, Grade 5 — Color Ten,” May/June 2008, 32
Fisher, Allyn, “Math Learning Center: Bridges, Grade 5 – Estimate and Check,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 12
Fisher, Allyn, “Math Learning Center: Bridges, Grade 5 – Mystery Grid Game,” Sep, 2007, 18
Fisher, Allyn, “Math Learning Center: Bridges, Grade 5 – Water Conservation,” Dec, 2007, 31
Gerdemann, Gail and Jackie Cooke, “New and Improved Number Club and Strategy Club,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 5
Preservice Teachers
Loeser, Lori, et al., “Toss ‘n’ Solve,” Oct/Nov, 2007, 19
Problem Solving
Burak, Marge, “Intermediate Problem Box,” Sep, 2007, 43; Oct/Nov, 2007, 43
Cooke, Jackie, “OCTM’s P3 Workshops,” Sep, 2006, 14
Crossfield, Don, “Secondary Problem Box,” Sep, 2007, 44; Oct/Nov, 2007, 44; Dec, 2007, 44; Jan/Feb, 2008, 44; Mar/Apr, 2008, 44; May/June, 2008, 44
Fisher, Jenny, “Primary Problem Box,” Sep, 2007, 41; Oct/Nov, 2007, 41; Dec, 2007, 41; Jan/Feb, 2008, 41; Mar/Apr, 2008, 41; May/June, 2008, 41
Fisher-Alexander, Susan, “Intermediate Problem Box,” May/June, 2008, 43
Legard, Stephanie, “Elementary Problem Box,” Sep, 2007, 42; Oct/Nov, 2007, 42; Dec, 2007, 42; Jan/Feb, 2008, 42, Mar./April, 2008, 42; May/June, 2008, 42
Swarat, Nancy, “Intermediate Problem Box,” Dec, 2007, 43; Jan/Feb, 43
Technology
Burak, Marge, “TI-nspire…Much More Than a Graphing Calculator!” Dec, 2007, 17
Miller, Winnie, “A Puzzle Pattern,” Mar/April, 2008, 4
