Jun 17, 2020
School and district leaders have a lot to think about as they plan for fall instruction, in the wake of a spring semester decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Two professional math-education organizations are urging them to put equity front and center as they plan what their math classrooms will look like in the fall.
Jun 16, 2020
Reston, Va. - June 16, 2020 - In the coming months education leaders will have to address many issues that relate to educating children as we continue to endure the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.
Jun 15, 2020
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has issued two extensive publications — one for elementary educators and the other for middle school educators — on how to help all students view themselves as "capable learners and doers" of math. The latest reports are follow-ons to one issued in 2018 covering high school math and are meant to serve as a callout to school and district leaders, teachers and others to "confront inequitable policies and practices" in math education, many of which have become especially evident since the onset of COVID-19.
Jun 15, 2020
Algebra is considered the gateway to advanced mathematics, and school districts across the country have hoped to diversify access to college-preparatory math by increasing the number of students who take algebra by the end of 8th grade. But calling a course "Algebra" doesn't guarantee black students are getting equal access to the math content they need to succeed in high school.
Jun 15, 2020
While ed tech platforms solve many challenges, schools need to ensure teachers are providing manipulatives and keeping communications open for students without internet access during school closures.
Jun 1, 2020
As president and past president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), we are committed to a position of social justice that challenges the roles of power, privilege, and oppression. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. As a mathematics education community, we must not tolerate acts of racism, hate, bias, or violence.
May 26, 2020
St. Louis Annual Meeting and Exposition Update
St. Louis Annual Meeting and Exposition Update
NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition
October 21-24, 2020
St. Louis
Registration and additional information about the NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition in St. Louis as well as the Regional Meeti
May 26, 2020
NCTM continues to
monitor the outbreak and spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and assess
its implications on future NCTM events.
May 26, 2020
NCTM
Releases Two Catalyzing Change Publications to Help Transform Mathematics Education
from Preschool through Middle School
Mar 31, 2020
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) today announced several initiatives to support teachers and students as the organization recognizes 100 years of service to educators. During these challenging times, as many are transitioning to online teaching, NCTM is offering support for those teaching mathematics, in addition to free membership and online resources.
Mar 17, 2020
Free online resources for teachers.
Mar 2, 2020
Centennial Year Celebration
Dec 18, 2019
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) will launch its new practitioner journal <i>Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT)</i> with the inaugural issue available January 2020. This launch marks the kick off to NCTM's centennial year celebration.
Nov 1, 2019
Congratulations to Desiree Y. Harrison, Melissa Boston, Dewey E. Gottlieb, and Jennifer Suh who have been elected to serve on the NCTM Board of Directors.
Oct 30, 2019
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) views the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) mathematics scores as somewhat disappointing but not all that surprising.
Jun 21, 2019
Statement from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) President Robert Q. Berry III in response to US House approval of an FY2020 spending bill that invests in education, including the Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Programs of the Higher Education Act, and Title II-A and Title IV-A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Apr 9, 2019
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has announced that Dr. Patricio Herbst will be the next editor-in-chief of the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (JRME).
Apr 8, 2019
A year ago, NCTM released the influential publication Catalyzing Change, which called upon all individuals involved with high school math to move forward with significant changes.
Mar 11, 2019
Statement
from the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(NCTM) President Robert Q. Berry III in response to the Administration’s
proposed budget, released today, which threatens to eliminate many federal
investments in education, including the Teacher Quality Partnership Grant
Programs of the Higher Education Act, and Title II-A and Title IV-A of the
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Feb 25, 2019
Phi Delta Kappan
Robert Q. Berry III and Matthew R. Larson
The high school mathematics curriculum needs to be reformed to encourage all students to understand the math that underlines the fabric of society.