Mathematics Principles and Science Goals

By: Cindy Listowski and Donnalee Washburn

Two Mathematics Principles and Related

Web Sites1. Curriculum:

http://www.nctm.org http://mathforum.com

2. Teaching: http://enc.org http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/m

ath.htm

Related Web Sites For Curriculum

National Center of Teachers of Mathematicshttp://www.nctm.orgThis web site represents the professional organization that

developed the first curriculum standards. This web site contains a wide range of resources including journals, conferences, newsletters, and products.

Math Forum http://mathforum.comThis web site contains information for teachers, students,

and others interested in mathematics education. There are several links to other web sites that contain information helpful to teachers developing their mathematics curriculum, such as Dr. Math, Problem of the Week, and Discussion Groups.

Related Web Sites For Teaching

Eisenhower National Clearing Househttp://enc.org/This web site contains a collection of effective curriculum

resources, high-quality professional development materials, and useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning.

PBS Mathlinehttp://www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htmThis web site contains wonderful lessons, activities, and

professional development resources for teachers that relate to mathematics concepts and connections.

Science Goals and Related Web Sites

1. Scientific literacy: http://www.AAAS.org http://www.cc.gatech.edu/edtech/

index.html

2. Focus on understanding, not surface knowledge:

http://lrdc.pitt.edu/ http://www.letus.org/

Related Web Sites For Scientific Literacy

American Association for the Advancement of Sciencehttp://www.AAAS.orgThis web site promotes focusing on science education

reform. AAAS is the parent organization for Project 2061.

EduTech Institutehttp://www.cc.gatech.edu/edtech/index.htmlThis web site focuses on education research that is

affiliated with Georgia Institute of Technology that focuses on the innovative use of technology to support science, math, and design education.

Related Web Sites For Focus on Understanding, Not Surface

Knowledge Learning Research and Development Centerhttp://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/

This web site centers around a large research center that is based at the University of Pittsburgh and concentrates on improving the learning of children and adults in a variety

of settings. Center for Learning Technology in Urban Schools

http://www.letus.org/This web site focuses on this center which is a

collaborative enterprise between the University of Michigan and Northwestern University and two major urban school districts. This center is exploring the use of technology to facilitate the learning of science.