Welcome to the CCTM website.  Established in 2006, the Coastal Council of Teachers of Mathematics was formed to promote innovative teaching of mathematics in the Coastal Bend of South Texas.

Making Mathematics Education Engaging!

 

 

ME By The SEa Mathematics & Science Conference:

A professional development conference for K-12 Mathematics and Science Teachers in the Coastal Bend of Texas.

Helpful Links: 

ME By The SEa 2009 Conference: 
     Call For Proposals   

     Registration Form   

     Speaker Information 

(ME)2 By The Sea 2007 Conference:

    Conference Catalog 

     Handouts                      

(ME)2 By The Sea 2006 Conference: 

     Conference Catalog   

(ME)2 By The Sea 2005 Conference:: 

    Conference Catalog 

 

Membership Information 

     Membership Form  

       Who, What, Where, When, Why

  • Who: Open to All Mathematics and Science Teachers in the Coastal Bend of Texas

  • What: A professional development conference emphasizing curriculum alignment and mathematical/science engagement for all K-12 students.

  • Where: The Center for Instruction on the campus of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  • When: Friday, June 12, 2009.  Registration 8 AM, Program 8:40 AM to 4 PM.

  • Elaine Young elaine.young@tamucc.edu (361)825-2819

  • Why: For the children.

What is (ME)2 By the Sea?

The (ME)2 By the Sea program consists of sessions ranging from one to two hours. The workshops and sessions will consist of mathematics content and pedagogy appropriate for K-12 mathematics teachers and emphasize curriculum alignment and mathematical engagement for all K-12 students. Outstanding speakers from all over the region submit proposals to present sessions, and a program committee selects sessions most appropriate for the conference. Also, a plenary speaker will be invited to present and to inform participants. Most session presenters will be outstanding, practicing mathematics teachers, who present ideas for teaching that they have found effective in their classrooms.

Many sessions will involve hands-on learning activities that teachers can use in the classroom to address various topics in the mathematics curriculum. Effective use of manipulative materials in the classroom is an important component of the conference, and a number of sessions regarding manipulative use will occur at the conference. Use of technology in classroom instruction will be also an important component of the conference.