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TED Talks: Teaching Kids Real Math with Computers
Interesting talk by Conrad Wolfram (strategic director of Wolfram Research, which produces mathematical software): “From rockets to stock markets, many of humanity’s most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the part of math we teach — calculation by hand — isn’t just tedious, it’s [...]
TED Talks: Math Class Needs a Makeover
Intriguing talk by Dan Meyer: “Today’s math curriculum is teaching students to expect — and excel at — paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skill more important than solving problems: formulating them.”
An Administrator’s Guide to High School Mathematics
Document produced by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics What kinds of mathematical experiences should high schools offer students to ensure their future success? The purpose of this pamphlet is to give administrators a better understanding of how they can support effective teaching and learning in every part of the high school mathematics program. Click [...]
A Family’s Guide to High School Mathematics
Document produced by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics What kinds of experiences should high school mathematics offer students? Families that understand what their students should experience in mathematics throughout their high school years are in the best position to lend their support and encouragement. Click here to access full document. Click here to access related resources.
Families Ask: Cooperative Learning
This article from NCTM’s Families Ask series provides an explanation of why cooperative groups are a useful instructional approach in the mathematics classroom