Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K-8)

The Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K-8) grant encourages teams of mathematics educators to engage in the process of writing and editing materials for mathematics teachers. Applicants may be a leadership team of mathematics educators representing the following: (1) Two or more K-8 schools; (2) Two or more K-8 classroom teachers, with a minimum of one per school; (3) A mathematics educator from a community college, college, or university. This grant encourages the inclusion of coaches and preservice teachers as a part of the design process. Each leadership team may also include high school mathematics teachers or pre-service teachers. On review by the MET Board, successful grants may be renewed annually for a maximum of two additional years. The primary applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) Essential or Premium member of NCTM. PK-8 lessons and activities should provide students rich, challenging, relevant, and nonroutine experiences; be piloted in classrooms and revised as the project progresses; and focus on a mathematical theme. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from the participating school's principal (two maximum) and one from higher-education dean, department chair, etc., confirming support for the project, participants, and leaders. Please visit the award's website for more information.