1+ day, 16+ hour ago (89+ words) Maximizing the Impact of Universal Screeners to Support Student Learning A Position of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Universal screeners should be used to identify students who need additional support. Universal screeners should be used in conjunction with other tools to help make decisions. Universal screeners can be used to determine unfinished learning. Ketterlin-Geller, L. R., Shivraj, P., Basaraba, D., & Schielack, J. (2018). Universal screening for algebra readiness in middle school: Why, what, and does it work? Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 11(2), 120133....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (1183+ words) November 2025Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the 104th'NCTM Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The week of the Annual Meeting is affectionately known as "Math Week" when mathematics educators gather to attend the annual conferences for ASSM, NCSM, and NCTM.' - NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy & Mathematics Sustaining Professional Growth, Building Community, and Continuing Professional Learning After the Annual Meeting Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the 104th NCTM Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The week of the Annual Meeting is affectionately known as "Math Week" when mathematics educators gather to attend the annual conferences for ASSM, NCSM, and NCTM. This is my favorite time of the year as an educator because it gives me the opportunity to network with and learn from fellow mathematics educators. Many of us left the conference feeling good vibes like you might feel after…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago (320+ words) A Position of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Ability Labels: Disrupting "High," "Medium," and "Low" in Mathematics Education Question: Why is labeling students "high," "medium," and "low" problematic? Boaler, J., & Staples, M. (2008). Creating Mathematical Futures through an Equitable Teaching Approach: The Case of Railside School. Teachers College Record, 110(3), 608-645. Bush, Roy, G. J., & Jackson, C. (2020). Catalyzing change in middle school mathematics: Initiating critical conversations. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. Featherstone, H., Crespo, S., Jilk, L. M., Oslund, J. A., Parks, A. N., & Wood, M. (2011). Smarter Together!: Collaboration and Equity in Elementary Math Classroom. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Huinker, D., Yeh, C., & Marshall, A. M. (2020). Catalyzing change in early childhood and elementary mathematics: Initiating critical conversations.The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. Jilk, L. M. (2016, March 2016). Supporting teacher noticing of students' mathematical strengths. Mathematics Teacher Educator, 4(2), 188-199. Joseph, G. G. (2011). The crest of the peacock: Non-European roots of mathematics (3rd ed.). Princeton University Press. Louie, N. (2017). The culture…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago (762+ words) July 2025This month's message was inspired by my frequent travel and interactions with strangers, such as rideshare drivers, flight attendants, and fellow travelers. As part of these casual conversations, I'm often asked what I do for a living." - NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy & Mathematics Math: It's Not Just for the Classroom This month's message was inspired by my frequent travel and interactions with strangers, such as rideshare drivers, flight attendants, and fellow travelers. As part of these casual conversations, I'm often asked what I do for a living. Typically, when people find out that I'm a former teacher, they respond favorably and share how much they respect teachers for the hard work and long hours we work to help children learn. However, when I tell them that I'm a math teacher, the story is a little different. People often share…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) A Position of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Aguirre, J., Mayfield-Ingram, K., & Martin, D.B. (2013). The impact of identity in K8 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics." Cohen, E.G., & Lotan, R.A. (2014). Designing Groupwork: Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom (3rd ed.). Teachers College Press. Duncan-Andrade, J. M. R. (2009). Note to educators: Hope required when growing roses in concrete. Harvard Educational Review, 79(2), 181-194. Featherstone, H., Crespo, S., Jilk, L. M., Oslund, J. A., Parks, A. N., & Wood, M. B. (2011). Smarter together! Collaboration and equity in the elementary math classroom. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Gonz'lez, N., Moll, L. C., & Amanti, C. (Eds.). (2006). Funds of knowledge: Theorizing practices in households, communities, and classrooms. Routledge. Gutstein, E. 2003. Teaching and learning mathematics for social justice in an urban, Latino school. Journal for Research in Mathematics, Education, 34(1), 37-73. Guti'rrez, R. (2018). Introduction: The need to rehumanize mathematics. In I. Goffney, R. Guti'rrez, & M. Boston (Eds.), Rehumanizing mathematics for Black, Indigenous, and Latinx students, pp. 1-10." Jilk, L. & Erickson, E. (2017). Shifting students…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (568+ words) [temporary paragraph, click here to add a new paragraph]It is essential that teachers have the agency to select and modify curricular materials. Given the proliferation of OER, teachers must approach incorporating these materials with reflection and critical thought, and have an understanding of the components of a high-quality curriculum. - NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy & Mathematics NCTM Releases New Position Statement on Open Educational Resources in Mathematics Education The quantity of open educational resources (OERs) continues to grow rapidly. OERs are "learning, teaching and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or are under the copyright that has been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, adaptation and redistribution by others" (UNESCO, 2024, paragraph 1). Given their wide range of purposes and quality, we must consider various factors in assessing their…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago (528+ words) The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) jointly recognize the important role of educators in ensuring students with disabilities have access to and success with grade/course-level standards, receive high-quality instruction and are supported by systems that believe in their abilities. - NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy & Mathematics Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities A Joint Position of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Council for Exceptional Children The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) jointly recognize the important role of educators in ensuring students with disabilities have access to and success with grade/course-level standards, receive high-quality instruction and are supported by systems that believe in their abilities. Students who are identified as having a disability, according to the Individuals…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago (308+ words) Joint Position Statement on Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities Arlington, Va., December 4, 2024 -The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) jointly recognize the important role of educators in ensuring students with disabilities have access to and success with grade/course-level standards, receive high-quality instruction and are supported by systems that believe in their abilities. I am pleased that CEC and NCTM were able to come together to produce this consensus document that underscores our areas of agreement about the critical role of educators in facilitating access to a high-quality mathematics coursework for students with disabilities, - Dr....