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IL State Standards
The most current Illinois Learning Standards for math, which incorporate the Common Core Standards.
Progressions Documents for Common Core Math Standards
A collection of "narrative documents describing the progression of a mathematical topic across a number of grade levels, informed both by research on children's cognitive development and by the logical structure of mathematics." The progression documents at this site are closely linked to the progressions in the Common Core State Standards for mathematics.
NC Progressions
A "big picture" map that "unpacks" the Common Core State Standards into 18 cross-grade learning trajectories on different topics. The map and its trajectories can be viewed through a learning trajectory or a grade level view, and the site includes supporting research.
Fractions Progressions Module
A module consisting of explanatory videos paired with illustrative tasks that is designed to help teachers understand the development of concept and skills related to fractions from Grade 3 through Grade 5.
Common Core Standards
The websitte that houses the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, as well as information about the development of the standards, the status of implementation, and other related information.
Mathematics Assessment Project: Classroom Challenges/Formative Assessment Lessons
A collection of "Classroom Challenges" from the Mathematics Assessment Project, which are lessons designed to support teahers in formative assessment. The site includes 20 formative assessment lessons per grade for Grades 6 through 12, organized by grade and mathematical topic area. Some lessons are focused on developing math concepts; others are focused on solving non-routine problems. The site also includes PD modules to support use of these lessons.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics is "committed to creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics." The site includes resources for: curriculum, professional development, elaborations on learning progressions and content and practice standards, as well as networking opportunities.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
A library of interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis).
Mathematics Assessment Project: Summative Tasks
A collection of "novice," "apprentice," and "expert" summative assessment tasks from the Mathematics Assessment Project, each of which includes a scoring rubric and samples or pre-scored and un-scored student work. There are roughly 100 tasks for middle and high school.
WolframAlpha
Wolfram's goal is: Bringing broad, deep, expert-level knowledge to everyone… anytime, anywhere. Toward this end, they have created dynamic computations based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms and methods. Ask Wolfram a question or give Wolfram a problem to solve. Then stand back and be amazed.
TRU Framework and Resources
A suite of tools and resources that support usage of the "Teaching for Robust Understanding" (or TRU) Framework, which characterizes powerful math learning environments using 5 dimensions. The TRU Framework and its associated resources provide a straightforward and accessible language for discussing what happens (and should happen) in classrooms, in professional preparation, and in professional development focused on high-quality mathematics instruciton.
Principles to Actions
Principles to Actionis an NCTM publication linking research with practice to articulate an actionable path to high-quality mathematics education for all students. Provides guidance for teachers, mathematics coaches, administrators, parents, and policymakers.
Principles to Actions Professional Learning Toolkit
Professional learning modules built around the effective teaching practices from NCTM’s Principles to Actions book. Each module includes a video or narrative case revolving around a rich task that highlights at least one of the effective teaching practices.
Everyday Mathematics Virtual Learning Community
Provides resources to support mathematics teaching, including means of communication with other teachers to reflect on practice. The site includes a variety of resources, including classroom videos, photos and planning documents. Most resources focus on Everyday Mathematics, but many can be adapted for use with other curricula. One-time, quick, free process to “join” the VLC is required.
Annenberg Learner: Math Resources
A collection of multimedia resources for teachers to support instruction and help them stay up-to-date in their fields.
YouCubed
Provides K-12 mathematics resources and professional development for educators and parents. Use the Ideas and Tasks tab for high cognitive demand problems. Use the Papers and Videos tab for classroom videos. There are also other types of video on the site that discuss or illustrate concepts such as growth mindset for students, teachers, and parents.
Inside Mathematics
Includes great problems, sample student work, video, and other resources. See the Problems of the Month tab for high cognitive demand problems. Click on the Common Core Resources tab for classroom videos. The Performance Assessment tab has numerous high cognitive demand "Mars" tasks with student work samples and rubrics; it also includes classroom videos for some of the tasks.
GFletchy
Math educator Graham Fletchy's website, which includes a collection of "Three Acts" math lessons for Grades K through 7, videos that demonstrate mathematical progressions in various topics, and other resources, including an online fractions module for teachers.
Dan Meyer's Three-Act Math Tasks
A collection of "Three Acts" mathematics tasks for Grades 6-12, most from math educator Dan Meyer.
Number Talk Images
A collection of photographs to use with math talks as well as to prompt "What do you notice?" discussions.
The Classroom Chef website
A collection of classroom activities and lessons from math educators John Stevens and and Matt Vaudrey.
Estimation 180
A collection of visual situations for estimating, along with video to show the actual amount. These are great for developing number sense in different strands of mathematics--e.g., counts, meausures, and so on. The site also has a blog feature. In addtion, some of the estimation activities are now available as Desmos activites.
Would You Rather?
Presents a wide range of comparison situations that are designed to engage students in mathematical reasoning and justification. (For example: "Would you rather have your weight in pennies or your height in quarters?") The site also has a blog feature.
Contrasting Cases
Presents curricular materials (tasks and assessments) from a research study focused on using constrasting examples to support procedural flexibility and conceptual understanding in mathematics. Materials focus on having students analyze and compare contrasting situations and solutions on various algebraic topics for middle and high school students.
Solve Me Puzzles
Problems and puzzles designed to engage logic, reasoning, and computation skills.
Desmos
A powerful, free online graphing calculator, along with associated activities and games for students and an activity builder teachers can use to create their own Desmos activities. Desmos includes a teacher dashboard where teachers can view how each student responds to and engages with the activities.
Nrich Mathematics
A collection of activities, articles, lesson ideas, and professional development from the University of Cambridge that support the implementation of "rich mathematics in meaningful contexts."
David A Page Collection (UIC)
A collection of classroom activities developed by mathematician and mathematics educator David Paige. These elementary and middle school activities provided the resources and inspiration for the Manuevers with Mathematics series. All Manuevers with Mathematics resources, tasks, and assessments can also be accessed by using the Manuevers with Mathematics Project link and registering for access.
Teaching Integrated Mathematics and Science (TIMS) Collection (UIC)/h4>
A collection of K-5 lessons and associated assessments developed by Philip Wagreich and Howard Goldberg that integrate mathematical explorations with science experiments.
Which One Doesn't Belong?
Collections of shapes, numbers, and graphs in sets of four that prompt students to consider and explain different ways that one shape might not belong with the others in the set. The sets are designed to promote multiple correct resposes and justifications.
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
AMTE is the largest professional organization devoted to the improvment of mathematics teacher education. Go to: https://amte.net./ems or search the site for "elementary math specialists" to see a position statement, resources, and initiatives related to elementary math specialists. The AMTE site also includes publications, information about conferences, standards, and other resources related to professional learning for teachers of matehamtics.
Metropolitan Math Club of Chicago (MMC)
MMC is an organization offering workshops, professional development, and networking opportunities in the Chicago area. Click on the Workshops tab for information about upcoming conferences and workshops.
Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
The Illinois chapter of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics providing resources, conferences, and networking opportunities in Illinois.
National Council of Supervisoros of Mathematics (NCSM)
The premier "mathematics education leadership organization that equips and empowers a diverse education community to engage in leadership that supports, sustains, and inspires high quality mathematics teaching and learning every day for each and every learner." This site offers links to coaching resources and professional development opportunities, conferences, as well as to research and practioner articles and selected classroom activities that embody the organization's mission.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
The world's largest mathematics education organization, whose mission is to advocate for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. The NCTM website includes classroom resources (including a wide range of problems and tasks), articles and other publications, and resources to support research and advocacy. Some resources are available to all; some are only available to NCTM members.
TODOS: Mathematics for All
Brings together resources for supporting ALL students in learning mathematics. The focus is on social justice and equity. Resources include conferences, publications, and a page for Parent and Family resources.
dy/dan (Dan Meyer's website and blog)
Math educator Dan Meyer's website and blog address hot topics in mathematics education, but also provide inspiration, thought-provoking questions, as well as new and creative ideas - including a large collection of "Three Act" tasks - for engaging students (and teachers) in mathematical exploration.
Math Book Magic
Investigates math picture books and describes the underlying mathematics, the magical way the books engage young (and old) minds, and mathematical explorations that the books might inspire.
Elementary Mathematics Specialists and Teacher Leader Project (EMS&TL)
A national site with resources for Elementary Mathematics Specialists, including connections to programs around the country, as well as resources for coaches, teacher-leaders, and elementary mathematics specialists in a variety of roles.
Thinking Mathematically
Math educator Mark Chubb's website, which provides a place to explore and share thoughts on current hot topics in mathematics education. The site also includes spatial reasoning tasks, exit card samples, and other teacher resources for teachers.
Elementary Math Specialist Course Overview
Overview of the courses developed by University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, and DePaul University in the context of the Illinois Elementary Mathematics Specialist project.
IL Elementary Math Specialist Conference Overview
Overivew of the December 2017t Elementary Mathematics Specialists planning meeting in Illinois.
University of Illnois at Chicago Learning Sciences Research Institute
Participant in the initial planning and development of courses that support the development of elementary mathematics specialists in Illinois.
UChicago STEM Education
Participant in the initial planning and development of courses that support the development of elementary mathematics specialists in Illinois.
DePaul University Stem Center
Participant in the initial planning and development of courses that support the development of elementary mathematics specialists in Illinois.
nzmaths--Mathematics Education in New Zealand
Home of matheamtics education in New Zealand and includes a variety of resources for teachers including a list of recommended picture books and related activities as well as low threshhold, high celing problem-solving activities divided into levels.
The Measure of Things
Takes the input of any measurement and constructs descriptive measurement comparisons based on proportional reasoning.
Building Size
Compares the height of bujilding from around the world in this animated site. Images of the two buildings you select are compared visually to each other.
Size of the Solar System
If the moon were only one pixel… Spaces out the planets to show relative distances.
Your age on other worlds
Calculates when your next birthday would be (according to years for a given planet) and how many days you will be alive.
Flowing Data
Variety of data representations and ways of thinking about data.
Routines for Reasoning
Offers descriptions and task content for a series of suggested routines for developing and enhancing mathematical reasoning.