National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

African American women to receive a doctorate in mathematics. Her parent names are Mary Taylor Lee and Lawrence Johnson Lee. Majorie was born September 9, 1914 in Memphis, TN and she died on October 19, 1979 in Durham, NC. She served as a member of various educational boards, such as Women’s Research Society, American Mathematical Society, International Congress of Mathematicians, and Mathematical Association of America. The North Carolina Council of Teachers

Abstract Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum in schools is undergoing a revolution in public education. This revolution is sparked by an increase in federal funding over the last decade. Between the years of 2011 and 2015, the federal government alone invested between three and 3.7 billion dollars yearly for STEM education (Johnson, 2012) (White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, 2014) and new STEM educational instructional strategies (Bruce-Dacis, Gubbins

world, the daily interactions and experiences in which we use language, writing, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies do not occur in isolation. Rather, we draw upon our knowledge and understanding in each area as we explore, investigate, and learn each day: "Just as scientists use mathematics and language arts as tools, children should have opportunities to apply and enhance their mathematics, reading, and writing skills while investigating the natural world" (Bass, Contant, and Carin

a classroom where we have typical students that are joining us daily, we are now having the joy of experiencing a classroom that regardless of your ability or disability to learn you are a part of a general education curriculum. As an effective teacher I believe that in order to lead a classroom you must first have a deep understanding and be willing to collaborate experiences that will promote the learning inside of your classroom. I believe that the characteristics first begin with being organized

the student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1. State assessments show 97 percent of pupils are proficient in English and 87 percent are proficient in Mathematics. The graduation rate is 92 percent and the College Readiness Index is 36.8. MKHS is an International Baccalaureate world school. Educational values are geared toward international standards and focus is on intercultural understanding and respect. To graduate from MKHS, 140 credits in English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, 21st Century Life

National and State Curriculum Standards Common Core continues to have many teachers in an uproar, but the development of these standards was to help synchronize curriculum across the United States to ensure that students were college and career ready once they graduated high school. In 2009, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers (2010) were responsible for developing the Common Core standards. These groups were two private organizations

the research problem based on the results are small group instruction and technology integration restrictions. Small group instruction is a wonderful strategy that guarantees that students understand the curriculum. Small groups will enable the teacher to give students the extra help that students sometimes require to obtain the lesson.The separations will make it easier to

communication skills and math efficacy (Nicholls, Cobb, Wood, & Yackel, 1990) through activity-based experiences. Project Plan This research study will be completed with two parallel studies. The first study will focus on the preservice teachers enrolled in a K-8 math methods course at Elmhurst College, EDU330 -- Math for Elementary and Middle School Students. The second study will focus on the K-5 elementary students at Jackson Elementary School participating in the math lab sessions.

accountability to the standards. However, because there were no unified standards and assessments among the states, it was impossible to know whether all students acquired the same level of education. Therefore, in 2010, experts, researchers, and teachers from across the country voluntarily developed a Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that could be implemented across the nation. Currently, forty-two states, the District of Columbia, four territories, and

Since 2010, there were 45 states that have adopted the same educational standards called Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The initiative is sponsored by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers and seeks to establish consistent education standards across the states. The Common Core Standards is initiative state-led effort that established a single set of clear educational standards for kindergarten through 12th grade in English and Mathematical standards