NCTM established the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) in 1976 to channel the generosity of donors by creating grants for preservice teachers, in-service teachers, coaches, teacher-leaders, teacher ...

Use " Notice and Wonder " prompts to engage students in active observation and inquiry. This technique encourages students to observe mathematical patterns, make connections, and generate questions ...

Classroom Resources / Illuminations Shape Sorter Grade: 6th to 8th A rhombus has four congruent sides. A rectangle has four congruent angles. But a square has four congruent sides and four congruent ...

Departments consist of short, focused articles along a particular theme or in a specific format. Writing for a department is a great way for teachers to see their names is print! Short articles (700 – ...

Department Descriptions from Teaching Children Mathematics News & Views Share news about happenings in the field of elementary school mathematics education, views on matters pertaining to teaching and ...

Each calendar needs a variety of problems to appeal to a wide range of students in grades 8-12. Topics from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number theory, statistics, discrete mathematics, probability ...

Thinking about numbers using frames of 5 can be a helpful way to learn basic number facts. The four games that can be played with this applet help to develop counting and addition skills. (This applet ...

In the mathematics community, we’ve done a lot of work in promoting a positive mindset about learning mathematics and fostering a sense of belonging in mathematics. However, despite this work, there ...

Exploration Enter 4 onto the red pan. Then, enter 9 onto the blue pan. What happens? Why? Reset the balance. Enter 12 onto the red pan. Then, enter a sum (two numbers added together) onto the right ...

Discover a bold new vision for high school mathematics that empowers students through engaging, real-world learning. This essential publication reimagines the curriculum to focus on student-centered ...

A net is a two-dimensional figure that can be folded into a three-dimensional object. Which of the nets below will form a cube? Click on any net, and determine whether or not it can form a cube. An ...

Start the new school year by establishing a positive classroom culture while engaging students in mathematical tasks that promote curiosity and collaboration. In this session, we’ll explore strategies ...