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Mathematics is the science of patterns and relationships. It is the language and logic of our technological world.
Mathematical power is the ability to explore, to conjecture, to reason logically and to use a variety of mathematical methods effectively to solve problems.

Whether you are making or giving change, or calculating the numbers of days until a holiday or birthday, mathematics is a constant and important part of our daily lives. The ultimate goal of mathematics is for all students to develop the mathematical power to partcipate fully as a citizen and worker in our contemporary world.
Contact Information: Ruth Anne Hodges, K-8 Mathematics Consultant Dan LaDue, High School Mathematics Consultant

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What's New?

• Math GLCEs Assessed with NC Designations (5-21-09) PDF icon

• Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, Title II, Part B

Curriculum Standards

• Michigan K-8 Grade Level Content Expectations

• High School Mathematics Clarification Website

• Michigan Merit Curriculum - Mathematics

• High School Graduation Requirements

• Michigan Curriculum Framework PDF icon
The Michigan Curriculum Framework includes standards focused on content, teaching and learning, assessment, and professional development.

• MCF Mathematics Standards PDF icon

• NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

• NCTM Focal Points

• WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Characteristics/Skills

• ACT College Readiness Standards - Mathematics PDF icon

• TIMSS 2007 Assessment Frameworks

• Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum State Mathematics Content Standards Links

• Mathematics Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) DOC icon

• Achieve K-12 Benchmarks

• Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten

• MI-Access Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCE) and Benchmarks (EB) for Functional Independence Students

Families

• K-8 English and Math Learning Expectation Parent's Guides

• Resources for parents and families to help students learn math

• Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics
U.S. Dept. of Education site with activities for children in preschool through age 5.

• Newton's Window

• Nrich: Mathematics problems, games and articles

• Homework Help
Many school districts provide on line homework assistance for students and parents. You may wish to begin your search at your school's Web site.

• Ask Dr. Math

Instructional Resources

• Math Tools
Math Tools is a community digital library that supports the use and development of software for mathematics education.

• Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships by Design in High School Mathematics. PPT icon

• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

• MMLA Mathematics Assessments

• SVSU Mathematics Internet Sites (MASER)
Internet sites evaluated by teachers for the MCF mathematics benchmarks and general mathematics sites of games, activities, and assessments.

• Teach Engineering: Resources for K-12

• Resources for Teaching Financial Literacy PDF icon

• Fraction Lessons for the Middle Grades
These lessons provide teachers with an alternative to the textbook scope and sequence for fraction instruction and are appropriate for students in grades 4 - 8.

• The Michigan Teaching and Learning Sample Activities Document PDF icon

Other Resources and Related Information

• Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

• Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM)
Providing leadership and resource to educators throughout Michigan, the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the state's professional organization for people interested in mathematics education.

• Mathematics MEAP Information

• Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network

• National Mathematics Panel

• The K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Center
Informing and assisting schools and districts as they select and implement standards-based mathematics curricula.

• Elementary: The ARC Center
The ARC Center promotes the wide-scale and effective implementation of standards-based mathematics curricula. The Center consults with school and districts and provides information and resources to support teacher enhancement, leadership development, and public awareness of mathematics.

• The Access Center
Enhancing access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.

• The Show-Me Center
The Show-Me Center provides information and resources needed to support selection and implementation of standards-based middle grades mathematics curricula.

• High School: Curricular Options in Mathematics for All Secondary Schools (COMPASS)
Assists schools, teachers, administrators, parent groups, and other community members and constituencies interested in improving secondary school mathematics opportunities and experiences for their students.

• FREE website (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence)
Hundreds of federally supported teaching and learning resources.

• Texas Instruments Classroom Activities and Professional Development

• eLearning Workshops
Free online professional development for teachers in mathematics.

• Michigan Jumpstart
The Michigan Jump$tart Coalition seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of Michigan young people.

• Achieve
Created by the nation's governors and business leaders, Achieve helps states prepare all young people for postsecondary education, work and citizenship by raising academic standards and achievement in America's schools

• Convergence
Convergence is an online magazine providing a wealth of resources to help teach mathematics using its history.

• PROM/SE - Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education
PROM/SE is a comprehensive research and development effort to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning in grades K-12, based on assessment of students and teachers, improvement of standards and frameworks, and capacity building with teachers and administrators.

• NAEP - The Nation's Report Card


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