The past several issues of Primarily Math News have included articles which share evidence that the program is making a difference in the lives of teachers; but what about their students? Primarily Math researchers are studying this very question. Read on to see what the evidence says so far. Continue reading…
Students in Primarily Math participant Lacey Konwinski's class tackle the "Crossing the River" problem. Check out these resources and videos of Lacey and her students engaged in extended problem solving. Continue reading…
In the Primarily Math program teachers encounter what are referred to as "Habits of Mind" problems. These include the Chicken Nugget, the Potato, and the Crossing the River problems, to name a few. How many "Habits of Mind" problems have you used in your classroom? Take our online poll! Continue reading…
This summer, MATH 803P: Algebraic Thinking for the Elementary Classroom, MATH 804P: Problem Solving & Critical Thinking for Elementary Teachers and several other TEAC courses will be offered through the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes in four locations. Continue reading…
Need help financing your graduate education? The Nebraska Department of Education will be offering $600,000 in forgivable loans to teachers pursuing a graduate degree through the "Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/nmssiFirst-graders who exhibit "number system knowledge" -- the understanding that a numeral is a symbol for a specific amount and the understanding of numerical relationships -- may be more successful in math in school and beyond, according to a recent University of Missouri study. Continue reading…
A wide range of children's literature may directly or indirectly promote mathematics learning. Without specific criteria for teachers to base their choice of picture books for use in the classroom, opportunities may be missed. Use this new framework to select and analyze picture books. Continue reading…
Join NCTM in New Orleans July 11-13, 2013, for the new Pre-K-5 Number and Operations Interactive Institute focused on number and operations. Continue reading…