SCIMATHMN HOME ABOUT CONTACT US MINNESOTA STEM TEACHER CENTER MINNESOTA STEM NETWORK SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS Important Documents National Mathematics Education Standards Curriculum Focal Points SciMathMN Statement on MN Math Standards No Small Task - A case study delineating the key factors in a successful or unsuccessful implementation of standards based math materials. Racial Disparities Report Key findings Full technical report Standards for Success Mathematics Take Math, Take Charge: Why is Algebra I in Grade Eight Important? The more math a student takes, the more options there will be for that student’s career choices and the more likely the student is to graduate on time from college. Algebra I is a gateway course; students who are successful in learning concepts of Algebra are more likely to take and be successful in additional math courses in highschool. Students who take mathematics every year during high school are less likely to need remedial math in any post-secondary option. But WHAT mathematics is essential for a high quality education? To learn more … NCTM RELEASES PK-8 FOCAL POINTS FOR MATHEMATICS The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), in order to give guidance in focusing the curriculum at specific grade levels, similar to what is done in the top achieving countries in the world, has selected a few key ideas that should be well developed at each of the grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. This is a companion to Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, which details standards and benchmarks for students by grade bands (PK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and high school). To find out the specific focus at a particular grade see NCTM’s Curriculum Focal Points document. Ten Year Study Maps Route to Quality Mathematics and Science Teaching Good teaching requires well-prepared teachers. With the nation poised to reinvigorate US achievement in mathematics and science, findings released by Horizon Research, Inc. of Chapel Hill, NC demonstrate that what makes a difference in mathematics and science teaching is ongoing, content-focused professional development. To learn more.. Publications Policy Business Educators Parents RESOURCES Bookmark: Help children make sense of math IMPORTANT LINKS National Council of Teachers of Mathematice (NCTM) Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Math and science literacy Project 2061 © SciMathMN 2008-2021 | 2038 Ford Parkway, #299 | St Paul, MN 55116 | info@scimathmn.org