Mission & Vision

The Mission

The Mission of the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics is to support all mathematics education and promote high quality instruction.

The Vision

MCTM Vision Statement: When MCTM achieves its Mission, all Missouri mathematics educators are connected to the larger mathematics community, have access to and freely share high quality resources, actively seek high quality professional learning and development, and consider advocacy of mathematics education policy as their professional responsibility.

MCTM Constitution, Bylaws, and Appendix A

Organizational Profile

The Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization dedicated to supporting and improving mathematics teaching and learning at all levels. With a membership of 1000, the organization has a long history of quality activities and programs. Affiliated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MCTM maintains strong contacts with the national agenda and with its own affiliated groups within the state.

Teacher Services/Support

MCTM publishes a newsletter called the Bulletin which keeps members apprised of opportunities and happenings in mathematics education. Regular columns written by teachers feature proven classroom techniques. Each issue also includes a problem page designed for students but enjoyed by their teachers as well.

MCTM holds an annual meeting the first weekend of December in Columbia, Missouri. This conference offers over 50 sessions and has an attendance of 400-500 each year. In addition, MCTM sponsors its Summer Series Professional Development for K-12 teachers at multiple sites throughout the state during the months of June and July.

Teacher Recognition

Leroy Sachs
(1917-2019)

Through the Fund for the Advancement of Mathematics Education (FAME) the Missouri Council annually awards approximately $5000 through competitive minigrants to teachers to improve mathematics instruction. Teacher of the Year awards are made annually at each of four levels-- elementary, middle, secondary, and post-secondary. The Leroy Sachs Award for outstanding service to mathematics education is given annually to an educator who exemplifies the level of teaching and professional service established by Leroy Sachs.

Student Activities/Recognition

MCTM has held elementary, middle, and high school contests for over 35 years across the state. Approximately 4,000 mathletes participate in our contests each year and can qualify for national contests held by our partner, mathleague.org . The elementary, middle school, and high school contests are held at qualifying sites across the state with the state finals in April and May. The elementary contest increased in size so much that an extra tier of six regional contests were begun in 2016 to allow more students to advance to the next level of competition. A Mathematics & Art Contest for K-8 students recognizes students locally, winners receive ribbons, and their work is displayed at the State finals.

Organizational Support

In 1998, MCTM authorized the establishment of an office and the hiring of part time support staff. Originally located at UMKC, Executive Secretary provides clerical support for the many functions of the organization. This office is currently located at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.