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Kentucky Center for Mathematics--established March 1, 2006

Drawing on the expertise and research of mathematics educators and mathematicians, the Kentucky Center for Mathematics supports diverse teacher and student populations across the Commonwealth by facilitating the development of mathematical proficiency, power for future success, and enjoyment of teaching and learning mathematics.

In spring 2005, recognizing that mathematical proficiency is a gateway skill necessary for all Kentucky students to achieve their academic goals, the Kentucky Legislature passed House Bill 93 in support of mathematics teaching and learning in Kentucky.  This legislation has become law in four parts of the Kentucky Revised Statute:

·         Mathematics Achievement Fund  (Intervention) KRS 158.844 

·         Teachers’ Professional Growth Fund (Coaching) KRS 156.553 

·         Kentucky Center for Mathematics KRS 164.525 

·         Committee for Mathematics Achievement KRS 158.842
 


The Committee for Mathematics Achievement convenes monthly and has representatives from the Kentucky Department of Education, the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Educational Professional Standards Board, all Kentucky public universities, K—12 teachers and administrators, and adult educators. The Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) is responsible for developing and executing an implementation, research and evaluation plan to put into action the goals outlined by the Committee for Mathematics Achievement:

·         Create a shared vision of high-quality mathematics instruction by enhancing the beliefs and attitudes of students, teachers, instructors, faculty, administrators, families and community members about mathematics.

·         Enhance Pre-K through 16 teachers’ mathematics knowledge and ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

·         Enhance the awareness and knowledge of Pre-K-12 teachers, adult educators, and postsecondary faculty regarding effective mathematics resources, including curriculum materials, intervention and remediation programs, and technology, and provide them the support necessary to use the resources effectively.

·         Increase the number of Kentucky teachers with expertise in mathematics and mathematics teaching through aggressive recruitment programs and support-based retention strategies.

For further details, see the comprehensive CMA Strategic Plan.

Committee for Mathematics Achievement Members - Updated October 3, 2011
 


Location

The Kentucky Center for Mathematics is located in the Mathematics Education Psychology building, suite 475, at Northern Kentucky University


Press/Media

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Any fool can know. The point is to understand.
- Albert Einstein
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