TODOS: Mathematics for All will recognize up to six Boston area students in grades 5-12 at a ceremony during the 2015 TODOS Conference at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center during the 2015 NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition (April 15-18). Each student will receive a calculator donated by Texas Instruments and a certificate from TODOS. Nominating teachers of award winners will receive a one-year membership/extension in TODOS and a recognition certificate.
2015 TODOS STUDENT AWARDS.pdf
The mission of TODOS: Mathematics for ALL is to advocate for equity and high quality mathematics education for all students— in particular, Latina/o students.
Five goals define the activities and products of TODOS: Mathematics for ALL:
1. To advance educators' knowledge and ability that lead to implementing an equitable, rigorous, and coherent mathematics program that incorporates the role language and culture play in teaching and learning mathematics.
2. To develop and support educational leaders who continue to carry out the mission of TODOS.
3. To generate and disseminate knowledge about equitable and high quality mathematics education.
4. To inform the public and influence educational policies in ways that enable students to become mathematically proficient in order to enhance college and career readiness.
5. To inform families about educational policies and learning strategies that will enable their children to become mathematically proficient.