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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a global leader and authority in mathematics education, ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality mathematics teaching and learning. We envision a world where everyone is enthused about mathematics, sees the value and beauty of mathematics, and is empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n National Math Standards K-12<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Developed by The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Math Standards are applicable to planning curriculum, teaching methodology, and informal and formal assessment. These standards relate to the mathematical understanding, knowledge, and skills that students should acquire from Pre-K through grade 12.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n State of Connecticut Department of Education<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Association for Women in Mathematics<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Florida State University<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores \u2014 Strength, Skill and Character. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n University of Bridgeport<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The University of Bridgeport offers career-oriented undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees and programs for people seeking personal and professional growth. The University promotes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. The University is independent and non-sectarian. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Math Applets<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n An applet is like a mini-application designed to calculate or produce a result solely based on one function. Click on the above link to find hundreds of useful applets related to math, chemistry, earth science and biology.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This section provides a list of sources that I have found useful with respect to Education and Teaching. Simply click on the links below and you will be brought to each website. If you know of a useful source that … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/tanerkarakas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/NCTM_R_LogoandName4C_L.png\" "\\"NCTM_R_LogoandName4C_L\\"")
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<\/a>The Connecticut State Department of Education is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning,\u00a0evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.\u00a0The Department is\u00a0responsible for distributing funds to the state\u2019s\u00a0166 school districts.\u00a0The Department also operates the Connecticut Technical High School System. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/tanerkarakas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/logo-short1-300x236.gif\" "\\"logo-short\\""){kind=logo}
<\/a>The purpose of the Association for Women in Mathematics is to encourage women and girls to study and to have active careers in the mathematical sciences, and to promote equal opportunity and the equal treatment of women and girls in the mathematical sciences.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/tanerkarakas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/PKP_logo.png\" "\\"PKP_logo\\""){kind=logo}
<\/a>The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. Standards for election are extremely high. Membership is by invitation only to the top 7.5 percent of second-semester juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students. Because Phi Kappa Phi is highly selective, membership is a stamp of excellence that is recognized by graduate and professional school admissions committees and employers alike.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/tanerkarakas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/fsuLogo8-300x53.png\" "\\"fsuLogo8\\"")
<\/a>One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University \u2014 with the Carnegie Foundation’s highest designation, Doctoral\/Research University-Extensive \u2014 offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/tanerkarakas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/UBLogo.jpg\" "\\"UBLogo\\"")
<\/a>The University of Bridgeport was founded in 1927 as the Junior College of Connecticut \u2013 the first junior college chartered by any legislature in the northeastern states. In the words of its founders, the college\u2019s purpose was to develop in students \u201ca point of view and a habit of mind that promotes clear thinking and sound judgment in later professional and business experience.\u201d Although UB has changed in many ways since then, its commitment to student preparation and community service remains central to its mission. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n