What happens when two or more Primarily Math teachers work in the same or in a nearby building? They form a leadership team. Check out the slide presentation and video footage focused on "math talk" created by a team of teachers from Grand Island Public Schools. Continue reading…
In March you will receive two copies of the 2013 Primarily Math Magazine at your school address. If your classroom was featured, we will send you additional copies. We also will be posting the magazine online as a PDF along with slideshows from all of the featured classrooms, so be on the lookout! Continue reading…
Whether you've completed your Primarily Math courses and want to learn even more, or you want to share learning experiences with colleagues, some courses designed especially for elementary teachers are coming your way. Continue reading…
If you’re a Primarily Math teacher, you probably have vivid memories of the Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) assessment. Participants are asked to take the MKT before, during and after the program. So, how well did we do? Results confirm that Primarily Math teachers are pretty amazing! Continue reading…
One in five Americans is functionally innumerate — unable to do simple arithmetic required for most modern jobs. What's the remedy? A recent study confirms what Primarily Math teachers already know: An understanding of numbers must start early — before first grade is best. Continue reading…
We placed an order for Primarily Math T-shirts on Jan. 22, and those now have been mailed out. However, we received a few more T-shirt requests just recently. If you would like to order one, please let us know as we need a minimum of 12 to place another order. Email us at nebraskamath@unl.edu. Continue reading…
In the last issue of Primarily Math News we made available a PowerPoint presentation on problem solving. This issue includes video footage demonstrating techniques for engaging children in thinking using the techniques of discussion and covering up the numbers in the problem. Continue reading…
Primarily Math teachers are doing great things in their classrooms. Why not share these ideas? NCTM is providing two such opportunities by inviting teachers to 1) submit articles sharing ideas for building a math community, and 2) submit presentation proposals for annual and regional conferences. Continue reading…
NCTM’s Annual Meeting (national conference) is coming to Denver and NATM would like to take you there. NATM is organizing a fifty-six passenger luxury bus, or possibly two, to transport NATM members to Denver for the NCTM Annual Meeting on April 17-20. Continue reading…