Selected Web Resources

Application Form for
NCTM Illuminations Selected Web Resources

Part I - General Information

1. Name and email address of the nominator:

2. Name and email address of contact person for the nominated site:

3. Name of website:

4. Website URL:

5. 1-2 paragraph description of the website, including audience and purpose:

Part II - Classification and Description of the Web Resources

Our goal is to identify exemplary web resources that relate to specific NCTM Standards and specific grade bands. In some cases, a website may contain resources that relate to only one standard and one grade band. Other websites may include different resources that relate to different standards or grade bands.

Below, please list and describe the URL that takes users directly to the identified resources within a site. If a site contains several such URLs, then be sure to list and describe them all.

The Illuminations Selected Web Resources are classified by grade band, NCTM Standard, and resource type, as indicated below.

Grade Band	NCTM Content Standards and Process Standards	Resource Type
PreK - 2	Number and Operation	Lessons/ Activities
3 - 5	Algebra	Data Set(s)
6 - 8	Geometry	Teacher Produced Sites
9 - 12	Measurement	Student Produced Sties
Across the Grades	Data Analysis and Probability	Other resources for teachers, families, and administrators. (describe)
	Problem Solving
	Reasoning and Proof
	Communication
	Connections
	Representation

1. URL:

2. Classify this URL according to the grade band, standard, and resource type that apply.

NOTE:

• If one URL is identified with two or more grade bands or two or more Standards, then the descriptions below should be customized for each grade-band-standard classification.

• If you are submitting more than one URL for a given website, then the Detailed Description for each URL should include a list of the other URLs being submitted from that same website

3. Brief Description of the resources at the URL (1-2 sentences)

4. Detailed Description of the resources at the URL (1-2 paragraphs that highlight specific strengths)

5. Describe how the resources at the URL meet the three Selection Criteria.

Selection Criteria:

1. The mathematics is accurate.

2. The website fosters understanding or supports implementation of the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

3. The website is well-organized, easy to navigate, and well-maintained.

6. Why should these resources be included on Illuminations as Selected Web Resources?

As you answer this question, please consider the points below.

• What are the specific strengths of the site?

• Has the site earned any awards or other recognitions?

• There are thousands of websites related to mathematics and mathematics education. Why should this site be included in a short list of the very best sites?

Application Form for NCTM Illuminations Selected Web Resources

Application Form for
NCTM Illuminations Selected Web Resources