Our Mission The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has articulated the following vision of school mathematics.  The Mathematics Department of the University of Idaho is committed to advancing this vision through teaching, research, and service to the mathematics education community in the State of Idaho and the nation at large.  Imagine a classroom, a school, or a school district where all students have access to high-quality, engaging mathematics instruction. There are ambitious expectations for all, with accommodation for those who need it. Knowledgeable teachers have adequate resources to support their work and are continually growing as professionals. The curriculum is mathematically rich, offering students opportunities to learn important mathematical concepts and procedures with understanding. Technology is an essential component of the environment. Students confidently engage in complex mathematical tasks chosen carefully by teachers. They draw on knowledge from a wide variety of mathematical topics, sometimes approaching the same problem from different mathematical perspectives or representing the mathematics in different ways until they find methods that enable them to make progress. Teachers help students make, refine, and explore conjectures on the basis of evidence and use a variety of reasoning and proof techniques to confirm or disprove those conjectures. Students are flexible and resourceful problem solvers. Alone or in groups and with access to technology, they work productively and reflectively, with the skilled guidance of their teachers. Orally and in writing, students communicate their ideas and results effectively. They value mathematics and engage actively in learning it. About this Web Site The information in this web site is subject to change without notice and does not constitute official university or department policy.  Persons interested in our programs, projects, and/or services are urged to contact one of the mathematics education faculty listed below.  Mathematics Education Faculty Cynthia Piez Senior Instructor Mathematics Education   Department of Mathematics 321 Brink Hall University of Idaho P.O. Box 441103 Moscow, ID  83844-1103   Office:   208-885-5976 Fax:      208-885-5843 Email:   cpiez@uidaho.edu   Jessica Cohen Assistant Professor Mathematics Education Department of Mathematics 321 Brink Hall University of Idaho P.O. Box 441103 Moscow, ID  83844-1103 Office:   208-885-6742 Fax:      208-885-5843 Email: jessicac@uidaho.edu   Rob Ely Assistant Professor Mathematics Education   Department of Mathematics 314 Brink Hall University of Idaho P.O. Box 441103 Moscow, ID  83844-1103   Office:  208-885-6740 Fax:      208-885-5843 Email:  ely@uidaho.edu