Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

The following are the visions for school mathematics according to NCTM except one.

• Mathematics for workplace

• Mathematics for the scientific and technical community

• Mathematics for Life

• Mathematics for Self-Discipline

What principle for school mathematics explains that there is a need of high expectations and worthwhile opportunities to be experienced by the students?

• The Equity Principle

• The Curriculum Principle

• The Teaching Principle

• The Learning Principle

All students should have access to an excellent and equitable mathematics program that provides solid support for their learning.

• The Equity Principle

• The Curriculum Principle

• The Teaching Principle

• The Learning Principle

Which principles for school mathematics that is required to be coherent to prepare students for continued study?

• The Curriculum Principle

• The Teaching Principle

• The Learning Principle

• The Assessment Principle

School mathematics curricula should focus on mathematics content and processes that are worth the time and attention of students.

• The Assessment Principle

• The Teaching Principle

• The Learning Principle

• The Curriculum Principle

The Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics (NCTM 1991) presented six standards for the teaching of mathematics. Which of the following is not included?

• Worthwhile mathematical tasks

• Learning environment

• Student's role in discourse

• Training and seminars for teachers

Effective teaching requires knowing and understanding mathematics, students as learners, and pedagogical strategies.

• Learning

• Equity

• Technology

• Teaching

The vision of school mathematics in Principles and Standards is based on students’ learning mathematics with understanding.

• The Teaching Principle

• The Curriculum Principle

• The Learnin g Principle

• The Assessment Principle

There are three components that the learning principle for school mathematics considered to be a powerful way for student to learning. Which one is not?

• Problem Solving

• Conceptual understanding

• Procedural proficiency

• Factual knowledge

Which of the following principles for school mathematics plays as an integral part of instruction that informs and guides teachers as they make instructional decisions?

• The Teaching Principle

• The Learning Principle

• The Assessment Principle

• The Technology Principle