Equity in Middle School Mathematics Grants

Posted by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics on May 11, 2015

NCTM Invites Applications for Equity in Middle School Mathematics Grants

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications for its Equity in Mathematics Grants program for middle school classrooms.

The purpose of the grant is to incorporate middle school classroom materials or lessons designed to improve the achievement of student groups with previous records of underachievement. For 2016-17, grants of up to $8,000 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching mathematics in grades 6-8.

The award is intended for individual classroom teachers or small groups of teachers collaborating in one grade or across grade levels. Proposals must address the following: the mathematics content as defined in the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of NCTM; the plan for improving the achievement of targeted students; and the anticipated impact on students’ achievement.

The applicant must be a current (on or before October 15, 2015) Full Individual or E-Member of NCTM or teach at a school with a current (on or before October 15, 2015) NCTM Pre-K-8 school membership and currently teach mathematics in grades 6-8 at least 50 percent of the school day. Activities are to be completed between June 1, 2016, and May 31, 2017.

Visit the NCTM website for complete program guidelines, information about previous grant recipients, and application instructions.

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2015

http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/grants/Equity-in-Mathematics-Grants-(6-8)/