Mathematics Education part of the Education Reform Network

Mathematics Education

The Mathematics Education Network is designed to help local schools to understand the issues, challenges and opportunities available for dramatically improving mathemtics instruction so that all students can learn. The portal is offered by a partnership of the Vermont Insitutes and the National Institute for Community Innovation.

1. Assessment
   
2. Inquiry Based Teaching
   
3. Issues in Mathematics Reform
   
4. Organizations & Grants
   
5. Professional Development
   
6. Programs, Lessons and Materials
   
7. Resources for Students & Families
   

• 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.
• 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.
• FAMILY MATH II: Achieving Success in Mathematics:
  Interactive activities for families to enjoy while learning mathematics, K-6. Try the �Balloon Ride,� K-8.
• 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.
• Teachers Development Group (TDG)
  Teachers Development Group is a nonprofit organization for effective professional development to increase all students' mathematical understanding and achievement. Enhance content knowledge and develop pedagogy at the same time.
• Teaching Math Using the Internet, Tim Burnett.
  Use these websites to help develop curricula and materials, to provide enrichment and remediation, and to set up team investigations. Included: basic computation practice, online tutorials, teaching materials and curriculum, lesson plans, handouts, worksheets, professional development, contests and public forums, classroom collaboration with other classrooms on the internet, and sources of real-life data with well designed lessons.
• The Golden Ratio, David L. Narain
  The meaning and value of the Golden Ratio is developed through a set of seven great student activities, beginning with "The Golden Ratio in Everyday Life" and ending with "The Perfect Face". Background information about the Fibonacci sequence is featured.
• TIMMS Resource Kit: Attaining Excellence
  This kit includes official reports of TIMSS, Third International Mathematics and Science Study, mathematics teaching booklets, professional development ideas, a CD Rom on tools for discussion and videotapes of lessons in U.S., Japan and Germany. Useful for assessing student achievement and conducting and using research.