Mathematics & Science Education
| This is a guide to finding selected Mathematics & Science Education resources. For in-depth assistance, please contact the subject specialist, or Ask a Librarian. |  | Subject Specialist: Jannelle Ruswick email: ruswick@iit.edu phone: 312.567.3613 |
Math Sites
Teachers Network.Org
Teachers Network.Org is a national, educational nonprofit organization that connects
teachers exemplifying professionalism and creativity within public school systems.
Offers grant opportunities for teachers, a discussion board, online classes, and
teacher's bookstore.
Direct Teaching Information
from Adprima
This is their motto: "Anything not understood in more than one way is not understood
at all." Take a look.
Lesson Plans from Teaching Tips.com
Offers ways to motivate students to learn, gives examples of good lesson plans,
and a place for teachers to talk about their work.
The Math Forum ~ Ask Dr. Math
Includes elementary school questions and answers.
The Educator's Reference Desk
Includes lesson plans for subjects from Algebra to Statistics.
McGraw Hill Teaching Methods ~ Math
Gives information on Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Fractals, Manipulatives,
Trigonometry, & Dealing with "Math Anxiety"
Teaching Children Mathematics
Gives information on teaching mathematics for elementary, middle school, secondary,
as well as research and principals and standards resources.
US Department of Education
Offers hundreds of publications like education statistics, policy guidance, and
annual reports as well as educational resources K-12, higher education, and life
long learning.
Learning Disabilities
in Mathematics
This site was written by C. Christina Wright, Ph.D. and reprinted with permission
by National Center for Learning Disabilities. This sites covers what constitutes
learning disabilities in mathematics, how to assess a mathematics disability, and
how to help a child who is having difficulty. References are provided.
Illinois
Council of Teachers of Mathematic: A Parent Handbook to Mathematics, K-6
This site is complied by Jackie L. Cox who is a Clinical Instructor at Southern
Illinois University and Tom Lewis who is a fifth grade teacher. The Parent Handbook
covers information on what to look for in a mathematics classroom, parents are their
child's most important teachers, welcoming mathematics in your home, parents tips
for helping with homework, the role technology plays in mathematics education, NCTM
Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, and resources for parents.
Kathy Schrock's
Guide for Educators
Categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth.
It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning.
Columbia Education
Center Lesson Plans
This site contains lesson plans, funding resources, teacher resources, current activities,
pending projects, and recent projects.
Science Sites
C.O.O.L. Classroom
From Rutgers University, this is a great site for teachers and students learning
about marine environments. Includes several student projects and accompanying
teacher's guides. Subjects include physics, biology, and earth science.
Windows to the Universe
This site provides puzzles, games, and projects for students, as well as dozens
of classroom activities in the teacher resources section. The site is also
available in Spanish.
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
for Mathematics and Science Education
Offers links on Earth & Space Science, Physical Science, History of Science, Careers,
Life Science, Informal Education, and Process Skills.
PBS Scienceline
A great site that offers over 3,000 lesson plans and activities in Math and Science
& Technology.
