Welcome to the Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project (MBAMP) website. The Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project (MBAMP) includes UCSC mathematics faculty, the UCSC Partnership Center, primary and secondary school administrators, and teachers from every grade level. We secured funding in 1999 with the primary mission of deepening teachers’ understanding of fundamental mathematics and strengthening their ability to think mathematically and communicate mathematical concepts. We believe that these skills help teachers improve their students’ comprehension and retention of mathematics. At the same time, we seek out effective teachers and encourage them to become teacher-leaders, so that the lessons that begin with MBAMP spread quickly and widely through the schools.