Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K-8)
Offered by nctm.org
- Award amount
- $15,000
- Deadline
- Offered by
- nctm.org
About this scholarship
The Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K-8) encourages teams of mathematics educators to engage in the process of writing and editing materials for mathematics teachers. An award of $5,000 will be awarded in the first year. Grants may be renewed annually for a maximum of two additional years for a maximum of $15,000 for the lifetime of any grant. Those who may apply are a leadership team of mathematics educators representing the following: two or more K-8 schools; two or more K-8 classroom teachers, with a minimum of one per school; or a mathematics educator from a community college, college, or university. This grant encourages the inclusion of coaches and preservice teachers as a part of the design process. Each leadership team may also include high school mathematics teachers or pre-service teachers. The primary applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) Essential or Premium member of NCTM. PK-8 lessons and activities should provide students rich, challenging, relevant, and nonroutine experiences; be piloted in classrooms and revised as the project progresses; and focus on a mathematical theme. Applicants must submit letters from each participating school principal (two maximum) and one from higher-education dean, department chair, etc. confirming support for the project, participants, and leaders. Please visit the award's website or contact NCTM for more information.
Who can apply
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Field of study
- education stem
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