The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has been advocating for high quality math education since 1920. They offer multiple grants including the Using Music to Teach Primary Mathematics Grant (Pre-K-2).
Applications for up to $3,000 are due by November 1, 2023.
Eligibility
This grant is open to teachers in the United States who:
- Teach math or collaborate with math teachers in Pre-K through 2nd grade.
- Have not received this grant before
- Are members of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used to purchase equipment if supported by the project plan, but it should not be the primary focus of the application.
Application Components and Evaluation
All applications will be scored based on:
| Application Element | Maximum Points |
| Proposal | |
| Describes clearly the applicant’s plans for linking mathematics and music | 5 |
| Provides a clear timeline for how the proposed plan will be carried out | 3 |
| Details anticipated impact on students’ appreciation of music and mathematics | 5 |
| Details the anticipated impact on students’ mathematics learning | 5 |
| Describes a plan for assessment to measure students’ growth in mathematics | 5 |
| Budget | |
| Included an itemized and realistic budget in line-item table format (without overemphasis on equipment). Items must be described in the narrative | 3 |
| Background and Experience | |
| Education, teaching experience, and professional activities show potential for success of proposal | 5 |
| Letter of Support | |
| Principal’s letter confirms teaching status and demonstrates strong support for theproposal and the applicant’s ability to accomplish it | 5 |
| Total = 36 |
