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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, Mathematics Consultant

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• Common Core State Standards Crosswalk Documents

• Algebra 4 All (A4A)
The Algebra 4 All (A4A) Social Network is a community of educators committed to sharing resources and supporting one another in the practice of teaching Algebra. Originally developed as a resource for teachers participating in the Michigan MSP grant project of the same name, this resource is now available to all teachers.

• Frequently asked questions Mathematics - Updated 3/12/10 PDF icon

• Strengthening Tomorrow's Education in Measurement (STEM) Project
Strengthening Tomorrow's Education in Measurement (STEM) Project aims to assist educators (classroom teachers, pre-service teachers, curriculum developers, and assessment professionals) in enriching students' classroom experiences and learning about the measurement of space (length, area, and volume).

• Financial Literacy Resource Guide for Kindergarten to Grade 12 PDF icon
Incorporate financial education throughout the curriculum for grades K to 12 and be based on the concept of achieving financial literacy through the teaching of personal financial management skills and the basic principles involved with earning, spending, saving, borrowing and investing.

Curriculum Standards

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

• Michigan Merit Curriculum - Mathematics

• High School Mathematics Clarification Website

• High School Graduation Requirements

• WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Characteristics/Skills

• ACT College Readiness Standards - Mathematics PDF icon

• Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten

Families

• National PTA Parent 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

• Writing Across the Curriculum: Mathematics PDF icon

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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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