Articles submitted for TCM
departments go to department editors rather than through the blind review
process used to evaluate potential feature article submissions. Department Editors
work directly with authors in preparing final drafts of the article. Unless
otherwise indicated, submit manuscripts by accessing http://tcm.msubmit.net. For further
information, contact the journal editor:
Teaching
Children Mathematics Journal Editor
1906 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-9988
(703) 620-9840 ext. 2204
tcm@nctm.org
Back Talk
Students say some amazing things. Highlight
the learning of one or two of your students and their approach to solving a
math problem or prompt. E-mail the prompt used to initiate the discussion, a portion
dialogue, student work samples (when applicable) and your insights into the
mathematical thinking of the students to tcm@nctm.org.
Include “back talk” in the subject line. more>>
From the Classroom
Lessons, strategies, communication,
insights, games, manipulatives, assessment—if it affects your classroom, we
want to hear about it. Submit 2000-word manuscripts by accessing http://tcm.msubmit.net. Articles should
include rich examples of classroom talk, work samples, or other artifacts of
classroom life whenever possible. Manuscripts focus on ideas from the classroom
such as, tips for new teachers, brief summaries of classroom-tested teaching
ideas or techniques, purposeful mathematics games used by teachers, summaries
of interactions with students, strategies for communicating with and getting
support from parents, and teacher reflections on their own professional
development. This department is also a forum for teachers to write about topics
not traditionally included in the journal such as classroom management or
grading tips. The editor actively pursues submissions by classroom teachers and
mentors them in preparing the material for publication.
In My Opinion
This department publishes guest editorials of your strong opinions on
current mathematics education issues that stimulate the interest of TCM readers and cause them to think
about an issue or consider a specific viewpoint about some aspect of mathematics
teaching. Submit manuscripts of 1500–2000 words by accessing http://tcm.msubmit.net. This department is
most effective as a provocative, forceful statement that will arouse the
interest of TCM readers and cause them to think about an issue or consider a
specific viewpoint about some aspect of mathematics teaching. Authors should be
aware that readers are encouraged to submit reactions to these editorials for
later consideration in "Readers' Exchange."
Math by the Month
Collections of short activities focused, Math by the Month articles aim for
an inquiry or problem-solving orientation, focused on a unifying theme, and include
at least four activities each for grade levels K–2, 3–4, and 5–6. Submit your
collection of problems (totalling no more than 1500 words) directly to the
department editor. See a recent issue for names and addresses.
Problem Solvers
Showcase your students' in-depth thinking and work. Each month, elementary
teachers are asked to try a given problem in their own classrooms and report
solutions, strategies, reflections, and misconceptions to the journal
audience. Submit 1000-2000–word solutions or new problems directly to the
respective “Solutions” or “Problem” department editors. See a recent issue for
names and addresses. Selected teacher submissions will be published in later
issues of TCM and acknowledged by name, grade level, and school.
Readers' Exchange
Send your reactions to published articles, notable anecdotes from the
classroom, or general comments about mathematics education or the journal to
the TCM Editorial Panel. If a letter
refers to an article, the author of the article is sent a copy and encouraged
to send a copy of his or her response to TCM for publication. Letters and rejoinders
are limited to 250 words and are edited for style and content. Letters should
be mailed to the Reston office or emailed to tcm@nctm.org.