Bellarmine Mathematics Department

Provides the power of Mathematica to everyone. This tool does the math and shows the steps. Topics include elementary math, numbers, units and measures, and mathematics.

MAA on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/maavideo

Watch videos from events such as Carriage House lectures, the 2009 Joint Mathematics Meetings, and a brick laying at the Halmos Commemorative Walk.

PBS Teachers http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

A web destination for high-quality preK-12 educational resources -- classroom materials suitable for a wide range of subjects and grade levels includiong thousands of lesson plans, teaching activities, on-demand video assets, and interactive games and simulations.

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (US Department of Education) http://www.free.ed.gov

The goal of this site is to make it easier for educators to find more than 1,500 teaching and learning resources from the federal government.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (Utah State University) http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is an NSF supported project that began in 1999 to develop a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis).

The Handley Math Page (John Handley HS, Winchester VA) http://www.pen.k12.va.us/Div/Winchester/jhhs/math/mhome.html

Includes lesson plans, puzzles, math facts, problem of the week, humor, and poems/songs.

Historical Modules for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics (MAA)

Eleven historical modules that are collections of lesson materials designed to demonstrate the use of the history of mathematics in the teaching of mathematics. They have been written by teams of college and high teachers and have been field tested in a variety of situations. The materials can fit many different types of objectives and can be used in a variety of mathematics classes, from pre-algebra through calculus. They may be copied freely to distribute to your students.

Science Education and You (Democratic Caucus of the U.S. House Committee on Science) http://sciencedems.house.gov/resources/science_education.htm

Model lesson plans and other resources, divided by grade level, in science and math from federal agencies such as the Department of Energy, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Science Foundation, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Making Schools Work for Every Child (ENC) A resource for everyone concerned about educational equity. It includes a collection of resources about equity issues -- covering both the issues that students bring with them to school and those related to school structure and organization that make it less likely for the school to work for every student. Many of the resources are available online and each section includes professional development activities and resources.

Proof Positive After figuring out why many kids hate math, longtime educators Bob and Ellen Kaplan created an after-school program in which children as young as 5 formulate equations of their own--and actually enjoy doing it. (edweek.org, 1 Mar 2005)

Teach Mathematics Right the First Time (ASCD Educational Leadership, Sep 2004)

The Texas Octagon Massacre (FOCUS, December 2003) An funny look at what sometimes happens in the realms of standardized testing.

Math Students' Use of Devices a Calculated Risk (St. Petersburg Times Online, 23 Nov 2003) A perspective on the use of calculating devices in mathematics education. Includes historical data and research references.

The New Math (Principal Leadership, Mar 2003) What mathematics curricula comprise has changed although how mathematics is taught largely hasn't. Here is some advice for principals who want to ensure that their students are mathematically literate for the 21st century.

Ask the Pilot (Salon.com, 07 Mar 2003) Why stop in Anchorage on the way from Tahiti to Paris? Plus, the mysteries of the Muslim qibla.

Adding It All Up (Education Week, 19 Feb 2003) Are curricula that emphasize conceptual understanding the best way to teach mathematics?

By the Numbers (Boston Globe, 20 Feb 2003) Hub fourth-graders take a military approach to MCAS math.

Why Do So Many Students Perform So Poorly in Higher-Level Mathematics? (NCTM Mathematics Teacher, Feb 2003) A high school teacher recounts her recognition of forces that impede the success of high school students in higher-level mathematics courses.

Action Research with Impact (ENC Focus Magazine, Vol 10, Num 1) The research that teachers conduct in their own classrooms can improve teaching and learning. Here are some tips that will help you get started.

Better Mathematics Teaching Requires Higher Standards Too (The Boston Globe, 15 Dec 2002) American society places a higher value on literacy than numeracy, resulting in lower math performance, says math professor Mahesh Sharma. Moreover, schools do not expect enough from students, Sharma says.

Exploring World Cultures in Math Class (ASCD Educational Leadership, Oct 2002) How did the Inca add and subtract? Why were round houses popular in some African societies? Answering such questions increases student interest in learning. When math curriculums incorporate the study of world cultures, students learn to appreciate cultural differences and critically examine their own society.