“Imagine a classroom, a school, or a school district where all students have access to high-quality, engaging mathematics instruction. There are ambitious expectations for all, with accommodation for those who need it. Knowledgeable teachers have adequate resources to support their work and are continually growing as professionals. The curriculum is mathematically rich, offering students opportunities to learn important mathematical concepts and procedures with understanding. Technology is an essential component of the environment.

- Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, 2000, The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.

This highly ambitious vision for mathematics education is in the implementation process in DoDDS-Europe. Achieving it requires solid mathematics curricula, competent and knowledgeable teachers who can integrate instruction with assessment, education policies that enhance and support learning, classrooms with ready access to technology, and a commitment to both equity and excellence.

The challenge is enormous and meeting it is essential. Our students deserve and need the best mathematics education possible, one that enables them to fulfill personal ambitions and career goals in an ever-changing world.

Mathematics PreK-12 Standards (Word doc)
Mathematics Pre-12 Standards Review (Power Point presentation)

Our math liaisons have suggested some fun and educational website links that will help improve math skills. (All links are external to DoDDS-E)

Elementary School Level

Math Cats promotes open-ended and playful explorations of important math concepts.

Department of Education's site contains archived information on mathematics for early childhood.

Drexel University's Math Forum elemertary site has among other things, puzzles, games, and Ask Dr. Math.

University of Regina's Math Central has ideas and suggestions for mathematics projects for science fairs and enrichment activities as well as discussion and information boards.

Math Surf has activities and tips for students, parents, and teachers alike.

Fun Brain is an internet site that features games and quizzes for teachers and students in various subjects including math.

A+ Math was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively.

Get Smarter offers learning tools and links to help you "get smarter"! You can also compare your math and science performance against students worldwide.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has lessons and activities organized by grade.


Middle and High School Level:

Cool Math has fun games, brain benders, and math lessons for all ages.

Drexel University's Math Forum site has the problem of the week, an internet newsletter, and teachers' exchange.

Math Central is the University of Regina's internet service for mathematics teachers and students from kindergarten to grade twelve.

Math Power provides links for students and teachers to information about learning styles,
study skills tips, and ways to reduce math anxiety and gives the students access to tutorials, algebra
assignments, math videos, and a forum for discussing with the professor a variety of math topics.

Guide MeNACME provides engineering resources for parents, students, and teachers.

Math Counts is a coaching and competition program for middle school students.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has lessons and activities for all levels of students as well as professional development information. Middle School | High School