TCM Index Volume 25 (September 2018–May 2019)

The 2018–2019 index for Teaching Children Mathematics contains both author and subject categories.

Avoiding the Ineffective Keyword Strategy

Try these meaningful alternative approaches to helping students make sense of word problems.

Call for manuscripts: Write for an MTLT department

NCTM's new journal issues a call for department articles.

Call for Manuscripts: Write an MTLT article

NCTM's new journal issues a call for feature articles.

Threatened to extinction

Hundreds of species of animals around the world are losing their habitats and food supplies, are facing extinction, or have been hunted or otherwise negatively influenced by humans. Students learn about some of these animals and explore multiple solution strategies as they solve this month's problems. Math by the Month features collections of short activities focused on a monthly theme. These articles aim for an inquiry or problem-solving orientation that includes four activities each for grade bands K–2, 3–4, and 5–6.

Publications

Volunteers review books, software, and other products for the TCM audience.

Call for Manuscripts: Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK–12

NCTM's new journal issues a call for articles.

Untangling the “Knot” Your Typical Math problem

As students create and analyze mathematical knots, they develop their ability to reason spatially and engage in concepts not typically part of a geometry curriculum. Originally published in the May 2018 issue of TCM, this problem allows students to expand their understanding of mathematics by exploring knot theory.

Moving forward by looking back

As NCTM prepares to celebrate its centennial, the organization is also poised to implement in-depth strategic planning that positions the Council for a second century. The NCTM publishing program—and in particular, the journals program—has been instrumental in providing teachers with content to meet the needs of each and every learner and to help practitioners adapt to the ongoing pedagogical and technological changes in the educational landscape.

Celebrating the mathematical brilliance of all children

Students come to school with varying degrees of prior mathematics experiences, understandings, and levels of confidence—all of which can be challenging for teachers. Below are three strategies based on Universal Design for Learning (cast.org) to highlight and leverage the mathematical brilliance of all children, including children with dis/abilities.