Mathematics Lessons in Today's World - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Mathematics Lessons in Today's World

Mathematics Lessons in Today’s World

Teachers are instructing online now more than ever. In week 5 we consider how principles of teaching effective mathematics lessons apply in both virtual and in-person settings. NCTM offers resources to support the implementation of high-quality lessons. Explore this week’s highlighted resources and consider following @NCTMResources on Twitter for more conversation and offerings throughout the school year!

Week 5 Resources

Free Classroom Resources

Classroom Resource Figure This!

Classroom Resource COVID-19, Coronavirus, and Pandemics: Teaching and Using Mathematics to Understand Our World

Webinars

Webinar The 5 Practices in Practice: Taking on Classroom Challenges

Webinar Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions: Overcoming Challenges

Webinar The Five Practices in Practice: Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions in High School

Webinar Engaging Families in Math Fact Fluency

Webinar Turning Adversaries into Allies: Building Community-Wide Support for Your Initiatives in Mathematics Education

Webinar What Should Math Learning Look Like When We Get Back to School

Webinar Making the Most of Children’s Literature: A Context to Explore and Understand the World

Books and Articles

Book It’s Elementary: A Parent’s Guide to K-5 Mathematics

Book Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice: Conversations with Educators

Book The Formative 5: Everyday Assessment Techniques for Every Math Classroom, Grades K-8

Book High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice

Book 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Discussions

Article The Condo Problem: Is This Culturally Responsive Teaching

Article Productive Struggle in Action

Article Fact Strategy Instruction + Meaningful Discourse = Student Understanding

Looking for ways to engage with families and community in ways that support the implementation of effective mathematics teaching? Watch “Engaging Families in Math Fact Fluency” or dive into one of this week’s suggested books!

How are you working together with families and the communities as you teach mathematics this school year?

Share your thoughts about one of the grab and go resources below using the hashtag #NCTMBacktoSchool.