Inquiring minds
Boyle County schools have expanded inquiry-based learning to multiple subjects and grade levels as part of a pilot project that educators hope will help students develop critical thinking skills.
A math community sets the stage for deeper learning
To prepare students for future careers, we need to help them develop problem-solving skills. Jefferson County's Angela Harris shares how her district is trying to make the shift.
Using formative assessment to guide learning
Madison County's Sarah Shaffer explains how one school is using formative assessment lessons to get students more involved in their mathematics lessons.
Tips and tools: 3-Act Tasks
3-Act Tasks are free instructional tasks that give all students an opportunity to engage in the mathematics through problem solving and reasoning.
Keep your skills sharp with this virtual learning opportunity
Explore this virtual professional learning opportunity that keeps you learning in the field of mathematics from the comfort of your home.
Hammering Home Math
Working with power tools, hammering nails and climbing ladders with your friends and classmates – what more could a 5th-grader want?
Presidential math, science teaching award nominations open
Nominations are open for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching.
Igniting students’ interest in math
A Johnson County teacher uses elements of writing, art and music to help her students master mathematics skills.
New resource available about classroom climate for math learning
Inside Mathematics is a hub of resources for educators around the world who struggle to provide the best mathematics instruction they can for their students.
Practices for simply solving pesky probability problems in grades 6-12
The University of Louisville's Susan A. Peters describes how hypothetical 1,000 tables can help students discover the sometimes-confusing rules of probability.