NCTM established the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) in 1976 to support the mathematics education community by funding grants for preservice teachers, in-service teachers, coaches, teacher-leaders, ...

Learning mathematics isn’t just about numbers, and it’s more than simply copying what the teacher does and repeating it. Learning mathematics is about understanding problems, interpreting data, ...

Back in 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, NCTM-through funding from the National Science Foundation-released the "Mathematics Education in the United States: A Capsule Summary Fact Book," ...

Use this tool to strengthen understanding and computation of numerical expressions and equality. In understanding equality, one of the first things students must realize is that equality is a ...

These grade-band specific professional learning modules are focused on the Effective Teaching Practices and Guiding Principles from Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All.

If you have experience and expertise on a particular topic in mathematics, consider becoming a speaker at an upcoming NCTM event. Being a speaker is a great way to increase your exposure and build ...

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Thinking about numbers using frames of 5 can be a helpful way to learn basic number facts. The four games that can be played with this applet help to develop counting and addition skills. (This applet ...

Linking research and practice in mathematics education is necessary to address critical issues of mathematics teaching and learning. All educators, whether in PK–12 settings or higher education, are ...

In the 1960s there was considerable ferment in mathematics curriculum and instruction. Although public attention was focused on the more visible attempts at program revision, we are aware two decades ...

Change the number of sectors and increase or decrease their size to create any type of spinner. Then, conduct a probability experiment by spinning the spinner many times. How does the experimental ...

Educational decisions made by teachers, school administrators, and other professionals have important consequences for students and for society. The Principles for school mathematics provide guidance ...