What is mathematics?

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What is mathematics?

• a study of patterns and relationships
• a way of thinking
• an art
• a language
• a tool

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Three General Factors
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Principles for School Mathematics I

1. Equity Principle - Excellence in mathematics
   education requires equity-high expectations and
   strong support for all students
2. Curriculum Principle - A curriculum is more than
   a collection of activities It must be coherent,
   focused on important mathematics, and well
   articulated across the grades

Principles and Standards for School
Mathematics National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics April 2000
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Principles for School Mathematics II

1. Teaching Principle - Effective mathematics
   teaching requires understanding what students
   know and need to learn and then challenging and
   supporting them to learn it well
2. Learning Principle - Students must learn
   mathematics with understanding, actively building
   new knowledge from experience and prior knowledge

Principles and Standards for School
Mathematics National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics April 2000
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Principles for School Mathematics III

1. Assessment Principle - Assessment should support
   the learning of important mathematics and furnish
   useful information to both teachers and students
2. Technology Principle - Technology is essential in
   teaching and learning mathematics it influences
   the mathematics that is taught and enhances
   students learning

Principles and Standards for School
Mathematics National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics April 2000
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Where Can You Turn? Resources for Teachers I

• National Guidelines for School Mathematics
• State Guidelines
• Research
• History
• Textbooks and Other Materials

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Where Can You Turn? Resources for Teachers II

• Electronic Materials
• Testing
• Professional Organizations
• Professional Development
• Other Teachers