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Generalist EC-6
Studying for TEXES EC-6
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Mathematics
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07/16/2011

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(NCTM)
Definition
The national organization's goals include the development and improvement of mathematics education. The association identified 6 principles and 10 standards that children in K-12 ought to master.
Term
Six Principles that guide mathematics instruction.
Definition
Equity
Curriculum
Teaching
Learning
Assessment
Technology
Term
Equality
Definition
high expectation and strong support for all students.
Term
Curriculum
Definition
must be coherent, focused on important mathematics, and well-articulated concepts across the grades.
Term
Teaching
Definition
Requires understanding of what students know and need to learn and then challenging and supporting students to learn it well.
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Learning
Definition
Students must learn mathematics with understanding, actively building new knowledge from experience and previous knowledge.
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Assessment
Definition
Should support the learning of important
mathematics concepts, and furnish useful information to both teachers and students.
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Technology
Definition
is essential in teaching and learning mathemathics; it influences the teachings of mathematics and enhance students' learning.
Term
Content Standards
Definition
Number of Operations
Alegbra
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis and Probability
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Process Standards
Definition
Problem Solving
Reasoning and Proof
Communication
Connections
Representations
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Inductive Teaching
Definition
learning through examples
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Deductive Approach
Definition
learning step by step
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Rote Counting
Definition
begins at around 2-3 years of age.
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