National Mathematics Advisory Panel

There is a growing national concern about the mathematical proficiency of young people who are now emerging from our schools or will graduate in the next decades. A preliminary report has been released in response to this growing concern.
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Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics acknowledge that there are significant challenges in realizing the vision for improving mathematics education.
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Podcast: Straight Curve Mathematics — A Powerful Teaching Resource

Educators find the solutions they need to help young students develop mathematical mindsets and keep pace with classmates, utilizing flexible teaching tools that supplement classroom resources and enrich daily math instruction. Listen to the Podcast by clicking on the link below.
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At-Risk Students at Castle Park Middle School Recover Skills Using PLATO Learning

Sweetwater Union High School District initiated requirements mandating that each student must pass all four semesters of math during the middle school years. Learn more about how the PLATO Learning math curriculum is being used as a supplement within the math classroom.
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Developmental Mathematics Students Find Success as Cuyahoga Invests in Technology

Learn how Cuyahoga Community College implemented an interactive mathematics program that enables students from eight local high schools to gain both high school and college credit for mathematics coursework.
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Making Math Work

Technology can make tackling tough math concepts a little easier for students.
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As Math Scores Lag, a New Push for the Basics

For the second time in a generation, education officials are rethinking the teaching of math in American schools. The changes are being driven by students' lagging performance on international tests.
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9 States to Give Common Math Test

Nine states have come together for the first time to develop a common high school math test, a move described by some as a step toward national educational standards.
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Math
This month Nettie's corner is dedicated to Math. Nettie is happy to provide lesson suggestions that relate to Math. Look below for online lessons as well as PLATO® modules that will help you further understand mathematical patterns, fractions, numeration, measurement and more.

Grades K–2

Math Think-Alouds
Discover how to build essential daily math skills through verbal problem solving.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles K-2     Mathematics: Computation         An introduction to mathematic addition.

PLATO® Math Expeditions C

Grades 3–5

Math Made Fun
Move beyond drills into games, puzzles, books, and videos that add entertainment to the equation.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles 3-5     Mathematics: Computation         Understand how to multiply using zero through five.

PLATO® Math Expeditions D

Grades 6–8

10 Big Math Ideas
Learn ten "big ideas" that make it easier to learn, understand, and enjoy math class.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles 6-8     Mathematics: Computation         Enhance your ability to multiply decimals.

PLATO® Math Expeditions G

Grades 9–12

Algebra - Fun with Calendars
Use any calendar and tell a friend to choose 4 days from the calendar that form a square. If your friend tells you only the sum of the four days, you can tell him/her what the four days are. See how this puzzle works.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles 9-12     Mathematics: Algebra         An introduction to math sentences, equivalent         representations, numeric expressions, algebraic phrases         and more.

PLATO® Beginning Algebra

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