NCTM Central vs DREME Math Classroom Observer

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Founded in 1920, NCTM has members throughout the United States and Canada and is the world's largest mathematics education organization. Strategic Framework: o Teaching and Learning: NCTM provides guidance and resources for the implementation of research-informed, high-quality teaching that supports the learning of every student in equitable environments. o Access, Equity, and Empowerment: NCTM advances a culture of equity where each person has access to high-quality teaching empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords. o Building Member Value: NCTM provides community and resources to engage and listen to members in order to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. o Advocacy: NCTM engages in advocacy to focus, raise awareness, and influence decision makers and the public on issues concerning high-quality mathematics teaching and learning. Mobile app features: - Full access to information about meetings, conferences, events, and other resources - Speaker information - Exhibit hall floor plan and exhibitor details - In-app messaging system to connect with other conference attendees - Ability to set reminders and receive alerts - View, update, and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest Download the NCTM Central app now!

School leaders, teachers, and researchers agree that math is a building block for school and life. Rich early math opportunities are important to provide in classrooms. However, many school leaders feel like they lack the tools help coach teachers in early math. The DREME Math Observer is a classroom walkthrough tool for early math leaders to help fill this need in the field. It is currently being developed and tested in conjunction with researchers and practitioners to explore how it can support the important work of improving the quality of early math teaching and learning in classrooms.   Use the tool to: -Observe math practices that are aligned with your improvement goals -Summarize the main practices observed -Take photos of interesting moments or student work -Use app guiding questions to structure feedback session with teachers -Track trends and set goals -Export your data