National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Seeks Proposal for PreK-8 Action Research Projects

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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is inviting proposals for collaborative research projects aimed at improving the teaching of mathematics in preK-8 classrooms.

Through its 2014-2015 PreK-8 Preservice Teacher Action Research grants program, NCTM will support collaborative projects conducted by teams of researchers consisting of university, elementary/middle school teachers, and pre-service teachers at the undergraduate level. The action research should be designed, implemented, and completed with a focus on enhancing the teaching and/or learning of mathematics in grades preK-8.

NCTM defines "action research" as a form of investigation designed for use by teachers to attempt to solve problems and improve professional practices in their own classrooms.

Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded for a project to be conducted between June 1, 2014, and August 31, 2015.

To be eligible, applicants must be current full individual members or e-members of NCTM or must teach at a school with a current NCTM preK-8 school membership. Participating pre-service teachers must be in an initial licensure/certification program at the undergraduate level and, at some point during the term of the grant, must be engaged in some form of practicum experience or student teaching.

 

Click HERE to learn more about this opportunity.

 

Please contact Melissa if you are interested in pursuing this grant.