Best Practices in Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Six Principles For Teachers of Mathematics
1. Equity - high expectations for all students
2. Curriculum - coherent mathematics across all grade levels
3. Teaching - challenging and supportive students
4. Learning - activating students' prior knowledge to enhance understanding of mathematics
5. Assessment Methods - Formative (test, quizzes, rubrics, checklists) and Summative (standardized tests) 6. Technology - the use of technology is to enhance mathematical knowledgehttp://www.nctm.org/http://standards.nctm.org/;