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Teacher Preparation

Dr. Fillibrown and I are the faculty advisors for students interested in teaching secondary school mathematics. The undergraduate and graduate programs are described on the Mathematics and Computer Science Department home page. Mathematics courses in the graduate program in education are offered in the evenings.

For other information of interest to teachers, you might want to visit my readling list, the web sites listed below and other web sites listed on my "web site" page. There are also funds available for teachers to improve themselves and the teaching of mathematics. This is supported by the Matheamtics Eduction Trust (MET), available through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

There are $10,000 scholarships for college sophomores interested in teaching, and $2000 - $3000 scholarships for graduate course work that will improve a teacher's understanding of mathematics. Finally, the Knoll's Foundation has fellowships for seniors and students in the five-year B.S./Master's in Mathematics Education program.

   The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

   The National Geometry Center.

   The University of Arizona has free, downloadable mathematics programs for high school and advanced placement classes.

   TeachNet.org contains curricular ideas, information on grant opportunitites and contacts for exchange of ideas.

   Geometry Online is a collection of activities for high school geometry students.

   Education Week is a journal for educators.

   The Education Webpage has information on teaching jobs, college grants and more.

   Germantown Academy's web site contains a "backpack project" for fifth graders, geometry projects, etc.

The Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs and Resources is an up-to-date reference describing the departments programs and grants.

   MATHguide is a repository of free mathematics resources for teachers, students and parents.

   Harcourt Math Glossary is an interactive math glossary for students in kindergarten through grade 6 that provides a searchable database of math terms, accompanied by illustrations and animated examples.

   Henri Picciotto's Mathematics Education Page contains articles and worksheets that emphasize the use of manipulative and technological tools in secondary school mathematics.