Section 3 - Issues and Resources

List of Issues and Resources:   

Click the E-M-S-O initial in the columns below to view specific references for the corresponding Issue by grade level

Issue

Elem
Mid
Sec
Other

Access/Equity
availability of programs, materials and cultural content

E
M
S
O

Algebra for All
early exposure, practical and reality-based applications

E
M
S
O

Assessment (student/classroom)
individual and group work and experiences

E
M
S
O

Assessment (teacher)
instruction and self-evaluation

E
M
S
O

Assessment (large scale)
considers the wider scope of schools, countries and so on

E
M
S
O

Assessment (program)
looks at the effectiveness of types of instruction and curriculum

E
M
S
O

Basics
back to basics instruction, basic skills and concepts

E
M
S
O

Communication
verbalizing, writing, illustrating mathematical concepts, reasoning and thought processes; communication between family and school and between student and teacher; classroom discussion and instruction

E
M
S
O

Computation
computational skills and ideas, learning through exploration as well as drill and practice

E
M
S
O

Cooperative Learning
small groups, partners, peer tutoring, center activities

E
M
S
O

Family/Home
how family/home works with the school and teachers to enhance learning

E
M
S
O

How Children Learn
experiences, examples, examination of ways and methods for helping children learn

E
M
S
O

Instructional Materials
materials, texts and teaching tools used in the classroom

E
M
S
O

Integrated Math
integration of math with other subjects or applications and integrations of specific topics/skills throughout grade levels

E
M
S
O

Manipulatives
unique ideas, use of manipulatives in the classroom and effectiveness of manipulatives for learning mathematics

E
M
S
O

Problem Solving
how teachers incorporate problem solving and application to real-world situations

E
M
S
O

Professional Development
ongoing professional development for mathematics teachers and leaders

E
M
S
O

Standards
discussion, application and integration of NCTM standards; large scale comparisons and expectations

E
M
S
O

Technology
use of technology in the classroom and the importance of teaching students how to use technology

E
M
S
O

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Updated 09/05/2003