Engaging Students in Learning Mathematics Grant (6-8)

Overview

Mission Statement

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.

Engaging Students in Learning Mathematics Grant (6-8)

The purpose of this grant is to actively engage middle school students in experiences to deepen and connect their content knowledge by using innovative classroom materials.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Eligible Applicants
* Currently teach mathematics in grades 6-8 at least 50 percent of the school day.
* Individual classroom teachers or small groups of teachers collaborating in one grade or across grade levels.
* Note: The definition of a classroom teacher is an individual who spends half or more of his/her work time teaching in the classroom.

* No person(s) may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education Trust in the same academic year.
* Organizational Award
* For the purposes of MET grants, an organization is defined to be a school, school district, university, or non-profit mathematics education organization.
* Materials may be in the form of books, visual or audio displays, computer software, or other hands-on materials for mathematical exploration.
* The focus of these materials should be on showing the connectivity of mathematics to other fields or to the world around us.
* Proposals must address the following: one or more of the NCTM Content Standards and the anticipated impact on students' learning.

* Project activities are to be completed between June 1 and May 31.

_You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The applicant must be a current (on the day of the application) Essential or Premium member of NCTM._

Ineligibility

* Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply.
* No indirect costs are permitted.

* Materials may not be calculators, computers, or related equipment.
* Although such equipment is essential in today's classroom, this award is not intended to purchase such equipment.