Bringing the Nctm Standards to Life

by Owen, Lisa B.; Lamb, Charles E.

• ISBN13: 9781883001209
• ISBN10: 188300120X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Eye on Education

Table of Contents

About the Authors	vii
Introducing the NCTM Standards	1	(24)
Introduction	3	(4)
Constructivism	7	(2)
Learning Mathematics	9	(1)
The Curriculum and Evaluation Standards: Grades Kindergarten through 4	9	(6)
The Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics	15	(3)
The Assessment Standards for School Mathematics	18	(5)
What We Present	23	(2)
Best Practices	25	(60)
The Chess Tournament	27	(4)
Profiles	31	(2)
Mathematics Throughout the Day	33	(6)
Integrating Thematic Units into Instruction	39	(4)
Life Situational Mathematics: Designing a New Playground	43	(4)
Helping Students Make Meaning: A Problem-solving Approach	47	(4)
Computers and Mathematics: Another Approach to Problem-Solving	51	(4)
Teaching Algorithms: A Variety of Approaches Using Technology	55	(4)
Mathematics, Music, and Mnemonics	59	(4)
Game Playing During Mathematics Instruction	63	(4)
Literature and Mathematics	67	(4)
Making Connections between Mathematics and Science	71	(4)
Promoting Mathematical Thinking Through Discourse	75	(4)
Using Geometry to Encourage Artistic Expression	79	(6)
Putting It All Together: A Real-Life Problem is Solved	85	(12)
Common Characteristics	97	(10)
Revisiting Questions	100	(2)
Creating an Autonomous Environment	102	(1)
What Can a Classroom Teacher Do?	103	(2)
Conclusion	105	(2)
Appendix A: Names and Addresses of Profiled Educators	107	(4)
Appendix B: Suggested Readings	111