Middle School Resources

"It is easier to square the circle than to get round a mathematician."
De Morgan, Augustus (1806-1871)*

:: News

Welcome to the mid-level mathematics news, events and resources page.  This page  is designed to help teachers locate resources that will help them grow professionally.  As the page expands, lesson ideas, instructional strategies, and discussion group may be featured regularly.  You feedback is welcomed and encouraged.  (5.22.02)

:: Events

• NCTM Regional Conference: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics will hold their Eastern Regional conference in Boston, MA on November 14-16.  Click on the site for details.

:: Resources

• High School Assessment: The State Department of Education has created a web site that comprehensively explains the Algebra and Geometry assessments.  Teachers can view content standards, gather information to assist in planning lessons, and download practice items for their class.  The are also online practice test for students.
   
• Maryland Public Television's Video Resource Schedule:  This site provides the air time for several educational program related to mid-level mathematics.  Be sure to check copyright information.
   
• National Board Certification: Teachers who wish to gain National Board Certification for Early Adolescence Mathematics should visit this web site in order to review application requirements and deadlines.  This worthwhile professional development opportunity pays dividends in the classroom as well as the pocketbook.  the state of Maryland provides a salary incentive of $2,000 for each certified teacher.  Many local systems match the grant!!
   
• Maryland Public Television's "Sense and Dollars": Looking for ways to integrate real world economics into the classroom?  This web site provides instructional resources for teachers and students. 
   
• National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI):  Each year, Maryland Public Television and WNET sponsor this technology training institute.  Visit this site for lesson plans, video utilization strategies, and plenty of real world connections to middle school mathematics.  You may even want to earn some extra money by submitting lessons of your own.

Learning units are provided from NSA.

* In H. Eves In Mathematical Circles, Boston: Prindle, Weber and Schmidt, 1969.

:: Questions & Comments