Congratulations to the 15 teachers who earned master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in either May 2020 or August 2020, in part as a result of their participation in the MAT program, Primarily Math or the NMSSI. Continue reading…
Take a course online this fall through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to earn graduate credit toward a Master of Arts for Teachers degree from Mathematics to earn graduate hours for teaching dual credit and community college courses. Register before Aug. 17 to avoid any late fees. Continue reading…
Mathematics teacher Deb Bulin was awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for 2019. This year's teachers represent 7-12th grade educators from across the United States. Continue reading…
Grand Island Public Schools has announced that Whitney Flower, a graduate of the NebraskaMATH Primarily Math program, has been named elementary principal of the GIPS Virtual School. There are currently about 670 students signed up for Virtual School in grades K-5. Continue reading…
Professor emeritus Melvin Thornton, a passionate educator whose contributions to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Mathematics have left an inspiring legacy of compassion and innovation, passed away at the age of 84 on May 30, 2020. Continue reading…
AMTE is giving podcasts related to teaching math teachers and featured former UNL math education Professor Ruth Heaton on July 17. Heaton was a PI/Co-PI for Math Matters, Math in the Middle and NebraskaMATH, and had the lead responsibility for the development of Primarily Math. Continue reading…
Twenty University of Nebraska-Lincoln research teams have been selected for internal funding from the Office of Research and Economic Development’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Program, including a group from the UNL Department of Mathematics. Continue reading…
There are many statistical problems with SET scores. The response rate of student evaluations is often low. There is no reason to assume that the response pattern of those who do not complete the surveys would be similar to the pattern of those who do complete them. Continue reading…
Jo Boaler of youcubed has released a new paper that she has co-authored:
"We’re in this together: Supporting High Quality Math Teaching in Uncertain Times." She worked with a group of educators in collaboration with Knowledgehook, a Canadian organization. Continue reading…
Global lockdowns have forced many students to stay at home and, there is a real need for effective internet support, especially in the learning of mathematics.
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It’s awkward for parents to speak to their young children about race. Some parents worry that speaking to a child about racism damages the child’s ability to see the world through colorblind eyes. Continue reading…
The National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) have published a joint document to provide guidance for mathematics teachers and leaders at all levels to make informed decisions for next steps due to COVID-19. Continue reading…
Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education (BSME) is designed for those interested in the learning and teaching of secondary mathematics. BSME participants explore the Hungarian pedagogy, in which a strong and explicit emphasis is placed on problem-solving, mathematical creativity, and communicatio Continue reading…