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An Administrator’s Guide to High School Mathematics
Document produced by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics What kinds of mathematical experiences should high schools offer students to ensure their future success? The purpose of this pamphlet is to give administrators a better understanding of how they can support effective teaching and learning in every part of the high school mathematics program. Click [...]
A Family’s Guide to High School Mathematics
Document produced by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics What kinds of experiences should high school mathematics offer students? Families that understand what their students should experience in mathematics throughout their high school years are in the best position to lend their support and encouragement. Click here to access full document. Click here to access related resources.
Helping Your Children to Succeed in Math
Here are some resources that might be useful for parents who want to help their children succeed in mathematics:
A Teacher’s Guide to Reasoning and Sense Making
Document produced by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics What kinds of experiences should high school mathematics offer students? The key is to provide important mathematical opportunities centered on reasoning and sense making. How can you and other high school mathematics teachers like you give students these kinds of experiences? Click here to access full [...]
The Impact of Graphing Calculators on Student Performance in Beginning Algebra: An Exploratory Study
By Gail Burrill and Glenda Breaux Research Report, Michigan State University Abstract (from report): The exploratory study focused on what students learned in algebra, how it was different for students with differential access to graphing calculators, the use of the technology on tasks of different cognitive demand, and whether the teachers’ background and experience with [...]