Write for Mathematics in Michigan
Mathematics in Michigan is a journal published by the Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (MCTM) for Michigan Mathematics teachers, students, teacher educators and others
with an interest in mathematics teaching and learning. The Publications Committee of MIM is
seeking high-quality manuscripts for publication. Of particular interest are manuscripts that
address the Common Cores State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM), Standards for
Mathematical Practice (MPs).
The next publication of MIM will focus on the Standard of Mathematical Practice 6 (MP6):
Attend to Precision.
“Mathematically proficient students try to communicate precisely to others. They try to use clear
definitions in discussion with others and in their own reasoning. They state the meaning of the
symbols they choose, including using the equal sign consistently and appropriately. They are
careful about specifying units of measure, and labeling axes to clarify the correspondence with
quantities in a problem. They calculate accurately and efficiently, express numerical answers with
a degree of precision appropriate for the problem context. In the elementary grades, students give
carefully formulated explanations to each other. By the time they reach high school they have
learned to examine claims and make explicit use of definitions. “
http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Practice
The vision of the publication committee is to see submissions that describe what this particular
practice looks like and sounds like at each grade band. Authors should consider one grade band
and help readers ‘see’ how this particular mathematical practice comes alive in the classroom.
The committee would like to publish one article for each grade band: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-16.
However, manuscripts that take a broader view or incorporate more than one grade band will also
be considered.
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
The Committee encourages classroom teachers to submit manuscripts that:
 Focus on a Standard of Mathematical Practice from the CCSSM at a particular grade band.
 Are of interest to and targeted toward other mathematics educators.
 Share innovative activities that engage students in substantive mathematics content and the
Standards for Mathematical Practice
MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS
The Committee continues to encourage teacher educators, administrators, mathematicians,
mathematics supervisors and others to submit manuscripts that:
 Recognize and address the particular needs and interests of students and classroom teachers
surrounding the Standards of Mathematical Practice
The submission deadline will be August 15, 2015 for MP6.
Subsequent publications will focus on the other MPs. Authors may submit manuscripts for other
Standards of Mathematical Practice at any time. However, these manuscripts will be reserved for
later publication. Please indicate which grade band and MP you are addressing when submitting
your manuscript.
Please submit manuscripts to Jane Porath,
[email protected]
Publication Guidelines
Mathematics in Michigan
1. Feature manuscripts should be between 1,500 – 2,000 words. Please do not
exceed 2000 words, including tables and figures. Only a reasonable number of
tables and figures that are essential to the reader’s understanding should be
included.
2. Use double spacing for all material. This includes quoted matter, lists, tables,
notes, references and bibliographies. Please use 12 point, Times New Roman
font.
3. Use 1 inch margins for the sides, top and bottom of each page.
4. Indicate a paragraph by indenting the first line rather than by including an extra
space between paragraphs.
5. Provide accurate and complete bibliographical information. All references cited
in the manuscript should be listed at the end of the manuscript. Please use APA
style for formatting guidelines.
6. Use dialogue and direct quotes sparingly. Incorporate the key ideas of
conversations into the text when possible. If material is quoted, supply the
complete source in the references and cite the page number with the quotation.
7. Do not use footnotes. Integrate this information into your manuscript.
8. No author identification should appear in the manuscript. Manuscript title and
name(s) of author(s) should be in an Author Cover Letter only. Do not reference
your own work or your school in a way that compromises the blind review
process. Use pseudonyms for students’ or colleagues’ names and blind project or
grant information, acknowledgements, and conference presentations appearing in
a manuscript.
9. Please proofread and spell-check your manuscript before submission. Review it
for grammar, coherence, completeness, mathematical correctness, and accuracy of
references. Be sure to spell out all proper names, and fully identify all
organizations and groups that are mentioned by initials or acronyms.
10. Materials that have been published elsewhere or are being considered for
publication by other journals should not be submitted.
Author Instructions
Mathematics in Michigan
Before submitting your manuscript
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Be sure that the manuscript adheres to the guidelines outlined above, including
the length requirement of 1,500 – 2,000 words.
Gather all of the following information:
 All authors
o First and Last Names
o Address
o Telephone numbers
o Email addresses
o Photograph of each author (black/white or color)
 Title (limited to 6 words or less)
 Abstract (limited to 50 words or less)
 Manuscript files in MS Word format (Do NOT submit a PDF)
 Figures/Images as separate files. These should NOT be embedded in the
article file.
Cover letter
Please include all author information, title and abstract on an Author Cover Letter.
Submission
Submit your cover letter and manuscript to Jane Porath at [email protected] as
attachments. Please use subject line: Mathematics in Michigan, MP#, Grade Band.