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Document
Preparation
Each
article should contain some feature unique to electronic publishing
that enhances understanding of the mathematical or pedagogical content.
These electronic features may take the form of (but are not limited
to) an interactive applet, streaming video, animated GIFs, access
to online data, innovative uses of computer graphics, a hypertext
presentation style, online discussion (real-time or asynchronous),
or interactive reader surveys.
Electronic
articles, unlike those in print media, should be shorter and
more direct. The blending of succinct text, engaging graphics, and
interactive features is critical. Authors should employ a writing
style cognizant of the needs of readers using electronic media.
Articles should be attractive and easy to read and navigate; if
appropriate, they should present ideas in a nonlinear manner.
With
the potential for Web sites moving locations and URLs being revised,
any links to external Web resources should be supportive or referential
in nature and not a key component of the submission. Files likely
to carry virus threats (type vbs, .exe, .com, .bat, .scr, etc.)
should be avoided and used only with a clear rationale and if no
alternative exists.
Although
addressing, using, or referring to commercially available or copyrighted
materials is permissible, articles should not promote any specific
product or service.
All
graphics and electronic features within the article either must
be copyright-free or must have the permission of the copyright holder.
(This includes the developer of an e-feature.) The author is
responsible for securing all rights.
Documents
can be prepared for review in the language in which the author is
most comfortable. We prefer Web-based documents (html) but we will
accept others (Microsoft Word, RTF, etc.) and attempt to translate
them into HTML. Material that is supplementary to the main text--a
bibliography, student activity pages, related sites, and so
forth--should be grouped into a file called Add-Ons.
Separate
components, such as a video, spreadsheet, or PowerPoint display,
should be linked with the main document so that readers are not
required to own the individual software to fully understand the
content.
All
publications of the NCTM are expected to address a range of issues
associated with equity and diversity in mathematics education. Documents
submitted should ensure the following:
Language
used to frame, describe, and address diverse populations does
not treat groups as having deficits and problems
Messages about the need to improve mathematics education for underrepresented
groups communicate that such efforts improve mathematics education
for everyone
Ideas communicated about mathematics, mathematics assessment,
and pedagogy are sensitive to the cultural differences and perspectives
of diverse populations
Clear, specific statements supporting equity and diversity are
integral to the document
The
following criteria will be used by referees and Panel members
to evaluate documents and decide on acceptance for publication:
Significant mathematics--addresses the teaching and learning of
worthwhile, interesting mathematical content
Mathematically accurate--free from errors in mathematical content
Interesting to teachers and other mathematics educators
Applicable to teaching situations (early childhood to young adult,
including teacher education)
Appropriate and innovative use of electronic media
Feasible use of electronic medium across hardware platforms and
for different levels of Internet connectivity
Appropriate length, quality of writing, and writing style appropriate
for the Web
Ease and effectiveness of navigation
Free from gender bias and/or stereotypical language
Visual images free of stereotyping and that are representative
of diverse populations
Guidelines
Document
Submission
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