In October and December, teachers and administrators in the Papillion-La Vista school district came together to observe first grade teachers and Primarily Math Cohort 2 graduates Kelli Roehrig and Alysia Augustus plan and teach a math lessons as part of a "Math Studio" project. Continue reading…
Nebraska high school teachers take note: The UNL Department of Mathematics received funding from the NSF to offer scholarships to financially disadvantaged students who choose to major in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related field. Encourage your students to apply. Continue reading…
NCTM recently released a guide for administrators wishing to interpret the new Common Core State Standards in order to improve mathematics instruction in their schools. The guide is written by Matt Larson of Lincoln Public Schools. Continue reading…
Monsanto's new rural education program will provide grants in more than 1,200 counties across 39 states to help strengthen local communities and education, especially in the areas of science and/or math. Continue reading…
Check out what's happening in your area and make plans to attend! All teachers of mathematics (especially of grades 6-12) are invited to join in an evening of free food, fellowship and fun.
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After completing the Nebraska Algebra program, Deb Bulin has become a Teacher Liaison for TEAC 991, the academic-year course of Nebraska Algebra and New Teacher Network. She also will be coordinating a Dinner and a Math Problem event in Spring 2012. Continue reading…
Sybilla Beckmann wears a UNL Department of Mathematics T-shirt at her home in Georgia. Beckmann wrote the textbook "Mathematics for Elementary Teachers" used in the NebraskaMATH Primarily Math program. Send us photos in your NebraskaMATH or UNL Math Dept T-shirt to nebraskamath@unl.edu.
The Brain Injury Association of Nebraska (BIA-NE) is launching a project called "Cranestorm – Wishes in Flight." The goal of this project is to fold and collect 36,000 origami cranes, one for every Nebraskan living with a disability due to brain injury. Continue reading…
Algebra readiness: It’s a topic of concern that seems to pervade every school district. How can we help all students succeed in the mathematics they are studying in the elementary grades and become ready for later instruction? Continue reading…
Philip LaFleur, M2 OPS Cohort 1: Most people know Napoleon Bonaparte for his failed attempt to take over the world. Most do not know that Napoleon was a talented student with a great understanding of Euclidean geometry who discovered a theorem about centroids and equilateral triangles. Continue reading…
We are continuously updating the Nebraska Math & Science Summer Institutes website with the latest information about courses designed specifically for math (& science) teachers who want to strengthen their knowledge and teaching skills. Registration opens March 5. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/xww
What do you look for when visiting a classroom? In an interesting article by Dr. Robyn Jackson, founder of Mindsteps Inc., Jackson identifies "Six Things I Look For When Visiting a Classroom." The first item on her list is "Who is doing the thinking?" Continue reading…
"Becoming a better math tutor" is designed to help math tutors and tutees get better at their respective and mutual tasks. The intended audiences for this book include tutors, teachers, parents and other child caregivers, and students who help other students (peer tutors). Continue reading…
More details at: http://tinyurl.com/8y3of98