Standards in Mathematics

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Standards in Mathematics

• EDN 322

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Standards in Mathematics

•   What do you think about when you hear the term
  standards?  
• Do we need standards? If so, why?

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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

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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

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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

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

• Membership of NCTM
• History of curriculum change
• 1957 - Sputnik
• 1960s new math
• 1970s back to basics
• 1980s development of standards

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The NCTM Content Standards

• Number and Operations
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Data Analysis and Probability

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The NCTM Process Standards

• Problem Solving
• Reasoning and Proof
• Communication
• Connections
• Representation

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The NCTM Principles for School Mathematics

• Equity Principle
• Curriculum Principle
• Teaching Principle
• Learning Principle
• Assessment Principle
• Technology Principle

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The NCTM Principles for School Mathematics

• Equity Principle
• Curriculum Principle
• Teaching Principle
• Learning Principle
• Assessment Principle
• Technology Principle

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice

• Applying child development knowledge in making
  thoughtful and appropriate decisions about early
  childhood program practices.

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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

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NAEYC Principles contt

• 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.

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NAEYC Principles cont

• Curriculum builds on childrens sense of
  competence and an enjoyment of learning.
• Curriculum acknowledges the importance of social
  interactions.
• Curriculum builds on childrens prior knowledge
  and fosters acquisition of new skills and
  concepts.

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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

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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