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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. Mathematics & Science Education Librarian Subject Specialist:
 Jannelle Ruswick
 email: ruswick@iit.edu
 phone: 312.567.3613

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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.