The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics offers the Enhancing Student Mathematics Learning through the Use of Tools and Technology Grant to promote innovative methods in math instruction.
Applications for up to $3,000 are due by May 1, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to seek matching funds from other sources.
Eligibility
This grant is open to teachers in the United States who:
- Teach students in Pre-K through 12th Grade
- Teach Math at least 50% of the school day
- Have not received this grant before
- Are members of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics*
*Non-members may participate in grant funded activities, but cannot be the primary applicant.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be spent on:
- Books
- Calculators
- Tablets
- Computers
- Other related tools and materials
- Professional development in the use of new tools and technology
Evaluation
All applications will be scored based on the following rubric:
| Application Element | Maximum Points |
| Proposal | |
| Describes mathematics to be taught through the innovative use of tools, technology, and/or materials to aid in visualizing and concretizing mathematical abstractions | 5 |
| Describes the tools, technology, materials, and/or professional development, if needed | 5 |
| Overall clarity and creativity of the plan | 5 |
| . Outlines anticipated impact of the materials on teachers’ learning | 5 |
| . Outlines anticipated impact of the materials on students’ learning | 5 |
| Budget | |
| Includes an itemized and realistic budget in line-item table format. 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 applicant’s employment status, indicates strong support for the proposal, and the applicant’s ability to accomplish it | 5 |
