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• "Can Mathematics Get Its Act Together?" by Leon Seitelman
  Why should the public support mathematics? What do we do that is important? Other key issues include: How can we answer when students ask, �When will I ever use this?� Why should people major in mathematics?.
• "Early Childhood Mathematics: Promoting Good Beginnings,� NAEYC and NCTM
  Comprehensive, excellent article pointing out the need for teachers to collaborate. This joint statement describes what constitutes high-quality mathematics education for children 3-6 and what is necessary to achieve such quality.
• "In the Trenches" at Mathematically Sane
  Three teachers' give perspectives on moving beyond the "math wars". This site promotes the rational reform of mathematics education, providing a forum, success stories, resources and links.
• "Inquiry into Student Learning" by Carol Damian
  Using data to improve education requires teachers and other educators to collaborate in the same inquiry process that we use with our students in mathematics and science classes.
• "Motivating American Indian Students in Science and Math," Gregory A. Cajete
  ERIC digest offers insight and constructive suggestions to motivate American Indian students who tend to drop out of high school math and science. Worthwhile and concise; applicable to a wider population.
• Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics
  �...explores how students in pre-K through 8th grade learn mathematics and recommends how teaching, curricula, and teacher education should change to improve mathematics learning during these critical years.� 480 pages to download, view online or order.
• Annenberg Grant Overview and Information
  The "Press Room" summarizes the major public K-12 education grants funded by Annenberg.
• Cognitively Guided Instruction to Improve Student Achievement (CGI)
  The National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science, NCISLA, conducts long-term in-class research to support effective instruction and professional development for �sustained student learning and achievement.� Cognitively Guided Instruction strengthens teachers' content knowledge and in-class practices. See research briefs and newsletters, teacher resources and publications.
• Database for K-12 Math and Science Professional Development Providers
  TE-MAT, Teacher Education Materials Project, A Database for K-12 Mathematics and Science Professional Development Providers: This site supports professional developers with extensive database of reviews of materials intended to help developers select materials appropriate for their goals. Also, a conceptual framework of key elements in designing and implementing effective professional development.
• Equal Mathematics Education for Female Students, ERIC Digest
  Discourse! �This digest reviews common teaching practices and methods of communication in the classroom--known as discourse--to indicate the treatment of female students that inhibits their ability to successfully learn math.� .
• Geometry Step-by-Step From the Land of the Incas
  An eclectic mix of sound, science, and Incan history to interest students in Euclidean geometry. The site includes geometry problems, colorful animated proofs, quizzes, quotations, scientific speculation, and more.
• Guidebook of Federal Resources and Grant Writing Tips
  Resources to help you locate and apply for educational funds from corporations, agencies and foundations. Comprehensive Grant Sites, Grant Writing Tips, Guidebook of Federal Resources, and Sources of Funding.
• Helping Children Learn Mathematics, Jeremy Kilpatrick and Jane Swafford, Editors
  Information to guide efforts to improve mathematics instruction pre--kindergarten through grade 8. Stresses the importance of parents, teachers, administrators, and policy makers working together to guarantee a mathematically literate society.
• Improving Mathematics Education: Resources for Decision Making
  Designed to inform stakeholders about the decisions they face, this 60 page report is based on eight documents. Addresses questions such as: Does working in small groups help students to develop math proficiency? What should be taught? How? and much more.
• Interactive Math Tools (NCTM: Illuminations)
  Java applets are tools used to explore math and create interactive lessons. Games such as a "factor game" and "fraction game" are included.
• Internet-Based Lesson Plans (NCTM)
  Find examples of how the Internet can be used to help create effective Standards-based mathematics lessons. Some sites provide real-world data to analyze and use.
• Kathy Schrock's Guide for Students
  BJ Pinchbeck's homework helper, study tools, brain boosters, puzzlemaker, fun and games, clip art and a dozen learning adventures.
• Kathy Schrock's Guides for Parents
  Reviews of educational software, videos, games and toys. Study tools and homeschooling resources such as Geo Game and Webmath.
• Links to Math Education Research and Reform, Math Forum
  More than 70 links to math research and reform categorized as follows: Curriculum/Materials Development, Pedogogical Research, Psychological Research, and Reform. Helpful descriptions for each link.
• National Science Foundation Grants and Awards
  Information about grants, including regulations, policies and procedures, agreement conditions, outreach programs, and honorary awards.
• SRA International Grants Web
  Society of Research Administrators International: Web resources for government funding and resources (local, state, federal, and some international sites), general research administrator resources (grant forms, grant writing tips, legal issues,news, journals and much more) policy and information regulations and SRA international foundation list.
• Toyota Grants for Innovative Math Projects
  Toyota's Investment in Mathematics Excellence (TIME) grants awards of up to$10,000 for innovative projects that enhance mathematics education within a school. K-12 classroom teachers with three years experience teaching mathematics are eligible to apply.
• �Changing the teaching and learning of Mathematics,� Thomas A. Romberg
  Romberg asks, �How would one know if the reforms (in the teaching and learning of mathematics) have an influence on student learning?" The answer involves a shift in schooling practices consistent with mathematical literacy which then needs to be assessed.