Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics

LATM Mission

Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics is an educational organization dedicated to the promotion of excellence in the teaching and learning of mathematics in Louisiana's schools, to assist other organizations in promoting interest in mathematics in Louisiana, and to collaborate with other organizations of teachers of mathematics.

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars. There has been a change from the originally posted dates. The LATM/LSTA Joint Conference will be held in Shreveport, November 12-14, 2012.

Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics Travel Grants

LATM is awarding 10 travel grants for $300 each to offset the expense of attendingits 2012 LATM/LSTA Joint Conference. The money can be used to cover conference registration, short course registration, lodging, meals, parking, and/or travel. Grant applicants will be notified of their status at least one monthprior to the conference. The money willbe awarded at the conclusion of the conference. Conference dates are November12-14, 2012. Awardees must attend the conference through the conclusion of the Wednesday program.

Applications must be postmarked no later than August 31, 2012. The LATM Travel Grant Coordinator will select a committee of math leaders from throughout the state to score the applications. Order of receipt or geographic location will not be considered in the awarding of the travel grants.

Travel Grant Application

The Number Line Receives Award

At its November 2011 meeting, the NCTM Affiliate Services Committee selected The Number Line, published by LATM, as the winner of the NCTM 2012 Publication Award. Carolyn Sessions, newsletter editor, has been provided a free registration to the 2012 NCTM Annual Meeting. She will receive the award on behalf of the organization at the Delegate Assembly on the morning of April 26, 2012, in Philadelphia, PA.

New Volume of LATM JOURNAL!

Check out Volume 7 of the LATM Journal. Read the journal and find out how your article can appear in the next volume! Guidelines for submitting articles can be found at the following link: Submission Guidelines.The LATM Journal is a refereed online publication of the Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics. The purpose of the journal is to provide an appropriate vehicle for the communication of mathematics teaching and learning in Louisiana and across the world. Through the LATM Journal, all teachers of mathematics may share their mathematics knowledge, creativity, caring, and leadership.