Bridges Blog Archive for Announcement

MLC recently published revised Bridges CCSS Supplement sets. All the K-5 files have been reformatted to include bookmarks and the content has been restructured so that activities and worksheets appear in the order of recommended use. In addition, grades 2-5 include new material to better align Bridges First Edition to the Common Core State Standards. Unit planners, correlations documents, and Spanish translations have been updated accordingly.

An assortment of new and updated Bridges Supplements are available to support grades 3-5. The free pdfs include:

Bridges Supplements - Grade 3

A5 Fractions - Updated
D7 Masses & Volumes - New
E3 Line Plots - New

Are you interested in taking a Bridges (First Edition) workshop this summer? Registrations are currently being accepted for K-2 and 3-5 sessions scheduled for August 13-14 in Portland, Oregon. Visit the Workshop page for registration and additional information.

Any Pinterest addicts out there? Count me in. I joined about a year ago, inspired by the abundance of pinners amid the teacher blogging world. The experience has been nothing short of fantastic. And with enthusiasm that's almost palpable (or is that Pinnable?) I'd like to announce the launch of MLC's new Pinterest board!

Looking for some free, fun ways to approach fractions? Here are some new activities for Bridges grade 3 users...or anyone looking for ideas to spice up fractions!

March 6 is World Maths Day. After participating the last couple years, I can testify to the fun involved! If you're interested, register soon; apparently the registration closed more than a week before the contest last year.

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) compares the knowledge of fourth- and eighth-graders on an international scope. The latest report, released in December, measuring performance in 2011, shows that U.S. students are performing well and have increased achievement since prior tests in 2007 and 1995. A few highlights from from the Executive Summary on mathematics at grade 4: