Mathematics Resources for Teaching and Learning

Winning Equation: How Technology Can Help Save Math Education
by Lauren Smith
Read this Edutopia article to for specific ideas and strategies!

Literature-Based Mathematics in Elementary School. ERIC Digest.
by David L. Haury
"'When we think of mathematics books, we think of non-fiction, even though mathematics itself is predominantly fiction' (Pappas, 1999)."

The National Center for Teaching Thinking
"It is our conviction at NCTT that all students can be taught in ways that bring out their natural capabilities as quality thinkers. We are dedicated to sharing with educators around the world examples of means and methods of doing so, and to helping educators implement these in their classrooms, courses, and programs."

Results From Nation's Report Card Show Improvement in Math; Narrowing of Achievement Gap

$15 Million in Grants Awarded to Help States Study Technology's Impact on Student Achievement

Grants part of No Child Left Behind Act's Enhancing Education Through Technology program

Weather Works
A research database for students

Mayan Math
A site that explains the concepts complete with quiz. Grades 8 and up.

Mayan Math (HyperStudio)
"Learning the Mayan number system and using it to find answers
to simple arithmetic problems."

Math Curriculum Resources
Includes many resources plus another site on Mayan math.

Mac Tutor History of Mathematics
A fabulous site with all kinds of information on mathematicians including female ones. There are also posters and pictures, timelines, and such.

Exploring the Intelligences - Subject: Math
Shows an example of teaching math through Multiple Intelligences.

How to Differentiate Instruction
A web tutorial on instructional strategies and the learning styles of students.

Multiple Intelligences
A great collection of Word document resources.

Tapping into Multiple Intelligences
This is a month long online workshop with tremendous explanations and resources.

How to Make a Mind Map
Good step-by-step examples along with tips.

How to Mind Map
A colorful example with great directions.Read the definition first and then see some of the helpful applications.

How to Make a Mind Map
Another perpsective with good directions and step-by-step directions.

Resources for ELD Lesson Plan

Glossary of Second and Primary Language Acquisition Terms
If you get mixed up with ELD, LEP, ELL, etc., this site will help you sort them all out. Here is another helpful glossary.

Unbeatable Ways to Reach Your LEP Students: Teachers share their strategies for teaching second-language learners in the regular classroom.
By Jane Schall

The Map of Standards for English Learners: Integrating Instruction and Assessment of English Language Development and English Language Arts Standards in California (4th Edition)
Author: John Carr
PDF version of this book.

Generate a Personalized KWL
Make a personalzed KWL chart for your class. This chart says "I" and is best suited for individual work.

KWL Chart
PDF version - free. But you must register (free) first before you download the chart. This chart says "we" and is best suited for group work.

Online Units/Lessons

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