In this editorial, I look forward to some new initiatives the incoming editorial team members have proposed and look back on what we were able to accomplish during the past 4 years related to our goals focused on communication, interaction, connection, and equity.
In May 2018, I began my term as Editor Designate alongside my Associate Editor, Valerie Faulkner. With strong support from two organizations and effective leadership from prior editors, editorial chairs, and panel members, the
In a humanized approach to assessment, the design of the instrument itself is only a small part of the overall process.
Problems to Ponder provides 28 varying, classroom-ready mathematics problems that collectively span PK–12, arranged in the order of the grade level. Answers to the problems are available online. Individuals are encouraged to submit a problem or a collection of problems directly to mtlt@nctm.org. If published, the authors of problems will be acknowledged.
During a Desmos activity, students adjust the measures of angles in radians to reposition a laser and a mirror so the beam passes through three stationary targets. The Radian Lasers activity can be extended to simulate project-based learning.
Three deliberate teaching practices can help students strengthen multiple connections to a unifying concept.
This department provides a space for current and past PK–12 teachers of mathematics to connect with other teachers of mathematics through their stories that lend personal and professional support.
The Relative Risk Tool web app allows students to compare risks relating to COVID-19 with other more familiar risks, to make multiplicative comparisons, and to interpret them.
