Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant

Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: September 20, 2025

Summary

The Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant, provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance students' comprehension and application of geometry through innovative activities. Eligible applicants include educators teaching at the Pre-K-8 level, with proposals integrating technology and linking geometry to various fields such as art and science. The grant seeks to foster a deeper appreciation of geometry, ensuring that students achieve a greater understanding of its relevance in everyday contexts.

Overview

Mission Statement The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant Proposal Information The developed activities should include applications of geometry, for example, to art, literature, music, science, architecture, nature, or some other relevant area. Activities may integrate the use of technology into the teaching of geometry.The activities may use published materials. Any published sources must be documented.Any acquisition of equipment or payment of personal stipends must be critical to the grant proposal.Proposals must address the following: geometry content, the link between the Geometry Standards and the project's content and activities, and the anticipated impact on students' learning.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible ApplicantsApplicants must currently be teaching at the Pre-K-8 level.No schools (s) may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) in the same academic year.Organizational AwardFor the purposes of MET grants, an organization is defined to be a school, school district, university, or non-profit mathematics education organization. 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 primary applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) Essential or Premium member of NCTM.

Ineligibility

Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply.  Indirect costs are not allowed.