NCTM established the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) in 1976 to support the mathematics education community by funding grants for preservice teachers, in-service teachers, coaches, teacher-leaders, ...

A net is a two-dimensional figure that can be folded into a three-dimensional object. Which of the nets below will form a cube? Click on any net, and determine whether or not it can form a cube. An ...

A tessellation is a repeating pattern of polygons that covers a plane with no gaps or overlaps. What kind of tessellations can you make out of regular polygons? What shapes tessellate? If shapes can ...

Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for ...

Use this interactive tool to create dynamic drawings on isometric dot paper. Draw figures using edges, faces, or cubes. You can shift, rotate, color, decompose, and view in 2‑D or 3‑D. Start by ...

This July, MTLT Teacher Talk will meet to talk about an article from the legacy journal Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School: “Tech-Knowledgy and Diverse Learners” by Jennifer Suh.

All content found in the Illuminations Web site—including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, applets, activities and programs, as well as the collection, arrangement, and ...

Throughout this lesson, students will think about some questions individually, then share solutions and discuss their mathematical thinking with a partner. Afterwards, the pairs will share their work ...

This summer, join us in the vibrant city of Chicago for a unique and energizing professional learning experience—the Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, hosted by the National ...

These grade-band specific professional learning modules are focused on the Effective Teaching Practices and Guiding Principles from Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All.

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA) developed under the direction of the Council of Chief State School ...

Linking research and practice in mathematics education is necessary to address critical issues of mathematics teaching and learning. All educators, whether in PK–12 settings or higher education, are ...