At the following three sites, parents and caregivers can ask questions, discuss issues, and find out more about math education, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the NCTM Standards, and the Investigations curriculum.
The Math Forum's Area for Parents & Concerned Citizens
forum.swarthmore.edu/parents.citizens.htmlNational Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Family Corner
www.nctm.org/families/CESAME Support Site for Investigations: Parent Discussion Group
http://mathforum.org/kb/forumcategory.jspa?categoryID=20
The articles and information on the following sites are written specifically for parents and caregivers. The topics cover education in general and mathematics in particular. For instance, how do I get involved in and support my child's education? What do I look for in their math class? Many articles address helping your child with school, with homework, with math. Some offer ideas about doing math at home and activities families can do together. Others offer guidance in, for example, buying computer software that will engage a wide range of children in significant math thinking (or getting the most from the software you already own).
Early Childhood: Where Learning Begins: Mathematical activities for parents and their 2- to 5-year-old children
www.ed.gov/pubs/EarlyMath/Get Involved! How Parents and Families Can Help Their Children Do Better in School
www.ed.gov/pubs/PFIE/families.htmlHelping Your Child Learn Math
www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Math/Math Matters: Kids Are Counting on You (National PTA)
www.pta.orgSummer Home Learning Recipes
www.ed.gov/pubs/RecipesThrough the Glass Wall: Computer Games for Mathematical Empowerment
www.terc.edu/mathequity/gw/html/gwhome.html
Ways to Help Your Child in Math:
What Should I Look For in a Math Classroom?
www7.nationalacademies.org/mseb/What Should I Look for in the Mathematics Program in My Child's School?
scimathmn.org/parent_math.htm
Lists of Math-Related Sites, Articles, and Activities:
Education World
www.education-world.com/math/FamilyFun.com
familyfun.go.com/FamilyEducation Network
www.familyeducation.com/home/Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
school.discovery.com/schrockguide/math.htmlMath Page
www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/2055/MathPage.htmlWestwood's Elementary Curriculum Connections
www.mec.edu/westwood/CurrCon/math.htm
