Last Updated on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at 5:11 AM
This page contains teaching resources and links to enhance the teaching of mathematics.
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Eisenhower National Clearinghouse $
“The largest most comprehensive resource for K-12 math and science educators.”
Kentucky Engineering Exposure Network (KEEN) F
Engineers employed with the Cabinet visit schools throughout the state to discuss the applications of math and science in daily situations and the opportunities and challenges available to students in the field of engineering.
NCTM: Illuminations F
Illuminations is designed to: Provide Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. Provide materials that illuminate the vision for school mathematics set forth in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Illuminations is part of the prestigious Verizon Thinkfinity program.
Math and Logic Problems Galore F
Math and logic problems might seem intimidating to some, but there are educational websites galore making them fun and entertaining. From word problems, puzzles, and ancient games like Nonograms to logic brain teasers, there is something here for everyone.
The K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Center $
The K–12 Mathematics Curriculum Center aims to help teachers and administrators make thoughtful, informed decisions about mathematics curriculum and instructional materials.
U.S. Department of Education: Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative--Math resources F
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) Teaching and learning resources from Federal Agencies
Primary (P-3)
NCTM: Teaching Children Mathematics F
Teaching Children Mathematics (TCM) offers activities, lesson ideas, teaching strategies, and problems through in-depth articles, departments, and features. Great resources for elementary teachers, preservice teachers, and teacher educators. Article downloads are free to individual members that subscribe to Teaching Children Mathematics.
Project M3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds $
Project M3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds is a new research-based mathematics program for gifted and talented students in grades 3, 4, and 5.
Intermediate (4-5)
NCTM: Student Math Notes F $
Student Explorations in Mathematics offers great resources for teachers and teacher educators at grades 5-10. Downloads are free to individual members of NCTM.
NCTM: Teaching Children Mathematics F
Teaching Children Mathematics (TCM) offers activities, lesson ideas, teaching strategies, and problems through in-depth articles, departments, and features. Great resources for elementary teachers, preservice teachers, and teacher educators. Article downloads are free to individual members that subscribe to Teaching Children Mathematics.
Project M3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds F $
Project M3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds is a new research-based mathematics program for gifted and talented students in grades 3, 4, and 5.
Middle School (6-8)
NCTM: Figure This! F
Helping families enjoy mathematics outside school through a series of fun and engaging, high-quality challenges.
NCTM: Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (MTMS) F $
Offers activities, lesson ideas, teaching strategies, and problems through in-depth articles, departments, and features. Great resources for middle grades teachers, pre-service teachers, and teacher educators.
NCTM: Student Math Notes F $
Resources for teachers and teacher educators at grades 5-10.
High School (9-12)
Casio Education F
Classroom Activities and Books along with Lesson/Activities are available.
Make It Real Learning F
A collection of mathematics teaching aids to help answer the question "When am I ever going to use this?"
NCTM: Mathematics Teacher F
This site provides activities, problems, and ideas for Grades 8-14.
NCTM: Student Math Notes F
Resources are available for teachers and teacher educators at grades 5-10.
TI Educational Technology
Provides free, collaborative forum where educators can share favorite activities using TI technology. The website also contains information on professional development.