(Editor's note: This is a revised and updated October newsletter.) The Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education is looking for teacher leaders through a new grant with the NDE, Nebraska Partnership TEAMS. Applications submitted by Oct. 10 will be considered in a second-round review. Continue reading…
It's official: The Greater Nebraska Math Teachers Circle season has begun. Nearly 30 teachers gathered in Kearney before the NATM Conference for math and munchies at the first Circle meeting of the year. More Circles are scheduled to take place across Nebraska. All are welcome! Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has received part of a National Science Foundation grant designed to help mathematics departments adopt more effective instructional methods at the undergraduate level. Continue reading…
Despite advances since Judy Walker graduated as one of just a few women in her doctoral mathematics program 20 years ago, today only a quarter of U.S. math doctorates go to women. Continue reading…
Suppose you are given two questions: In the first, you are asked to solve a HS math problem. In the second, you are shown solutions written by HS students and asked to assume the role of teacher to evaluate the math validity. What knowledge do you need to answer the second question? Continue reading…
Registration for the 27th Nebraska Math Day on Thursday, Nov. 17, is now open and closes Oct. 18. Registration is online at http://go.unl.edu/mathday. Continue reading…
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors high school women who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Application deadline for the 2017 award is Nov. 7, 2016. Continue reading…
The Omaha World-Herald featured Dr. Matt Larson's new book, “Balancing the Equation: A Guide to School Mathematics for Educators and Parents,” on Oct. 3. The book details the shift in math education to include more background and reasoning behind the equations, instead of just how to solve problems. Continue reading…
Join top mathematics experts at Mathematics in a PLC at Work this Dec. 5-7 in Orlando, Florida. This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about maximizing mathematics achievement in your classroom, school, or district. Continue reading…