Standards in Mathematics

1. Standards in Mathematics EDN 322

2. Standards in Mathematics •   What do you think about when you hear the term “standards?”   • Do we need standards? If so, why?

3. Why do we need standards? • To set uniform expectations for students • To provide a basis for equal opportunity to learn • To ensure that students in other areas of the state or country are receiving a similar education

4. Why do we need standards? • To establish explicit criteria for a meaningful accountability system • To provide a foundation for defining the knowledge and skills teachers need in order to provide instruction for students

5. Standards for Creating Standards (AERA) Standards should … • Be grounded in core academic disciplines and should cover what students should know and be able to do • Address only the essentials • Not “prescribe” teaching methods, devise classroom strategies, or substitute for lesson plans • Crystal clear to everyone: students, parents and teachers

6. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics • Membership of NCTM • History of curriculum change • 1957 - Sputnik • 1960’s – new math • 1970’s – back to basics • 1980’s – development of standards

7. The NCTM Content Standards • Number and Operations • Algebra • Geometry • Measurement • Data Analysis and Probability

8. The NCTM Process Standards • Problem Solving • Reasoning and Proof • Communication • Connections • Representation

9. The NCTM Principles for School Mathematics • Equity Principle • Curriculum Principle • Teaching Principle • Learning Principle • Assessment Principle • Technology Principle

10. The NCTM Principles for School Mathematics • Equity Principle • Curriculum Principle • Teaching Principle • Learning Principle • Assessment Principle • Technology Principle

11. Developmentally Appropriate Practice …Applying child development knowledge in making thoughtful and appropriate decisions about early childhood program practices.

12. NAEYC Principles • Curriculum is consistent with current recommendations from professional societies and research on how children learn. • Curriculum address a broad range of content that is relevant, engaging and meaningful to students

13. NAEYC Principles cont’t • Curriculum allows for focus on topics while integrating across curriculum areas. • Curriculum actively engages children in the learning process. • Curriculum emphasizes reasoning, problem solving and decision making.

14. NAEYC Principles con’t • Curriculum builds on children’s sense of competence and an enjoyment of learning. • Curriculum acknowledges the importance of social interactions. • Curriculum builds on children’s prior knowledge and fosters acquisition of new skills and concepts.

15. What resources are available? • NCTM, principles and Standards for School Mathematics http://www.nctm.org • NC Standard Course of Study http://www.dpi.state.nc.us OR http://www.learnnc.org • The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) www.naeyc.org

16. Powerpoint Location • www.uncw.edu/ed/cs • Click on faculty and staff listing • Click on Ms. Karen R. Chandler • Web page will appear • Click on EDN 322 Course Page • Click on Class Notes