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Special Agents of Δ Academy

Thursday 1:45-3:00 Session: N16 General Level Ballrooms A/B Room

Dirty Words of Mathematics: Are you using them?

There are multiple words and phrases we use in our math classrooms that make a

mess of learning. Do you know them? Sometimes we use them, knowing they are

wrong, but what can we use instead?

Ryan Higgins and Chris Higgins

This session was added on November 8.
Please take note of the change.

The MathMate: the Professional Journal of SCCTM

How do I receive a subscription to The MathMate?
Active members of SCCTM receive online subscriptions to The MathMate as part of their
memberships.
What types of articles does The MathMate publish?

The mission of The MathMate is to feature articles about innovative mathematical classroom
practices, important and timely educational issues, pedagogical methods, theoretical findings,
significant mathematical ideas, and hands-on classroom activities and disseminate this information to
students, educators and administrators. Any content which fits the mission of the journal is
welcomed.

Can I get recertification credit for publishing in The MathMate?
Yes. According to the SC Department of Education Renewal Credit matrix
at: ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/certification-forms/forms/renewal-matrix/
the primary author of a refereed journal article can earn 60 renewal credits/

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