The South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics has two awards to recognize the efforts of individuals that have produced significant and substantial effects on the teaching and learning of mathematics in South Carolina - the Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education Award and the Richard W. Riley Award. Both awards celebrate the time, energy, expertise, and commitment expended by these individuals that have improved mathematics education in our state. Their efforts have made positive differences for mathematics educators as well as impacted the learning of mathematics for students across the state. These awards recognize contributions in curriculum, instruction and/or assessment of mathematics.

Outstanding Contribution to Mathematics Award

The Outstanding Contribution to Mathematics Education Award is given annually to a mathematics educator by SCCTM. It recognizes individuals who have through their time, energy, expertise, and commitment, made substantial contributions to the advancement of mathematics education in their schools, communities, state, and nation. This person would be recognized for their contributions in one or more of the following areas:

• Contribution to SCCTM and other professional organizations
• Classroom teaching, instruction, and/or assessment
• Curriculum design, presentations, and program development
• Authorship and/or research

Nomination Form (PDF)

Past Recipients (PDF)

Richard W. Riley Award

The Richard W. Riley Award was established so that SCCTM could pay tribute to those whose work has advanced mathematics education in our state even though their primary responsibility is not mathematics education.

Nomination Form (PDF)

Past Recipients (PDF)

The first SCCTM grants were awarded during the summer prior to the 1991–92 school year. From the beginning, the SCCTM Executive Board has determined the maximum number of grants that could be awarded each year, generally between two and four. Our newly revised Constitution allows for the selection of up to five winners each year so five grant awards will be the maximum number awarded for 1999–2000. Each grant award is funded at the level requested by the writer up to a maximum of $1,500. Betty McDaniel and Lane Peeler developed the guidelines for the grant awards in 1990 at the request of the SCCTM President, Mary Elmore, and that Executive Board. The grants committee is composed of a chair, selected yearly by the SCCTM president, and the five SCCTM vice-presidents.

From 1991 to 2000, 29 grants were funded for a total of about $26,000. There have been 17 elementary, one elementary/middle, seven middle, and four high school grants funded during these eight years. Schools in 21 different districts had received these SCCTM grants.

Application Form (PDF)

SCCTM Provides two scholarship opportunities: the Preservice Scholarship and the Educator's Scholarship.

SCCTM Preservice Scholarship

The SCCTM Preservice Scholarship Program provides financial assistance of $1,500 to deserving preservice teachers who express their intention to specialize in the teaching of mathematics. Up to three scholarships will be awarded each year depending upon the availability of funds.

Eligibility Requirements

The student must:

1. be enrolled in student teaching within one academic year of scholarship application at a South Carolina college or university that is approved by the South Carolina Department of Education to prepare to teach in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12;
2. be committed to mathematics teaching in grades PK – 12 in South Carolina
3. have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent
4. have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent for all mathematics courses with a minimum of twelve semester hours of mathematics taken
5. submit each of the following:
   1. a completed application
   2. two (2) one‑page, typed letters of recommendation from college/university faculty members or other educators
   3. a verification of student teaching from the college or university coordinator confirming the term of student teaching
   4. a college transcript
   5. a statement of 100 words or less that indicates the student's commitment to teaching mathematics
   6. an example of a lesson that you have taught or would teach that highlights your teaching ability

Application Form (PDF)

SCCTM Educator's Scholarship

The Educator's Scholarship of the South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM), established in memory of deceased SCCTM members, provides financial assistance of $1,500 annually to a teacher pursuing an advanced degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or elementary education with an emphasis in mathematics.

To be eligible for the award, an educator must:

1. Have been a member of SCCTM for the past two years;
2. Possess a valid SC teaching certificate and be currently employed by a South Carolina school;
3. Have completed at least two years teaching elementary, middle, or secondary mathematics in South Carolina;
4. Be committed to teaching mathematics at the elementary, middle, or secondary level in South Carolina;
5. Be accepted in a graduate program leading to an advanced degree in mathematics or mathematics education, or an advanced degree in elementary education that contains at least 9 graduate hours in mathematics or mathematics methods;
6. Submit each of the following:
   1. A completed application form;
   2. Three typed letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's professional experience and potential as a mathematics teacher, one of which must be from the principal of the school by which the applicant is currently employed;
   3. Transcript(s) of undergraduate and graduate courses completed;
   4. A statement describing the applicant's professional development goals as they relate to mathematics education;
   5. Verification of acceptance into a graduate program leading to an advanced degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or elementary education with an emphasis in mathematics (see 5 above); and
   6. A timetable outlining the program of study planned for completion of the advanced degree.

Application Form (PDF)