Reader Reflections: January 2000

2000 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-59
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Principles And Standards

The coming years will be exciting as NCTM's updated Standards document, Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, makes its debut in 2000. The coming years will also be challenging as we try to achieve our mission of a high-quality mathematics education for every child. Next year, NCTM members will elect their next president and four members of the Board of Directors.

Spotlight on the Principles: The Pursuit of Mathematics for All!

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 479-483
Author(s):  
Laurie Rubel ◽  
Margaret R. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Speaking Out ◽  
Reasonable Accommodations ◽  
Equity Principle ◽  
Access To Technology ◽  
Principles And Standards

“EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS education requires equity—high expectations and strong support for all students.” Thus begins the Equity Principle found in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM 2000, p. 12). It goes on to detail some of the dimensions of equity: high expectations, strong support, reasonable accommodations, worthwhile opportunities, and access to technology. People are unlikely to disagree with the stance implied by the Equity Principle. “Mathematics for all” is a rallying cry akin to “liberty and justice for all.” To disagree with the Principle would be like speaking out against motherhood or apple pie. Yet the pathway to mathematics for all is not always clear. What does equity in mathematics look like in our classrooms and schools? How would individual teachers proceed if the Equity Principle was guiding their teaching?

Felix Klein and the NCTM's Standards: A Mathematician Considers Mathematics Education

2000 ◽  
Vol 93 (8) ◽  
pp. 714-717
Author(s):  
Kim Krusen McComas
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Rote Learning ◽  
German Mathematician ◽  
Evaluation Standards ◽  
10Th Anniversary ◽  
Felix Klein ◽  
Look Back ◽  
Principles And Standards ◽  
Year 2000

The year 1999 marked the 10th anniversary of the NCTM's Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics. It also marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of German mathematician Felix Klein, who lived from 1849 to 1925. Although the relation between these two anniversaries may not be obvious, the connection is that Klein, were he still alive today, would probably support the NCTM's Standards. As the year 2000 brings us NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, let us look back to the year 1900 and find Felix Klein at the forefront of a movement to reform mathematics education from rote learning to more meaningful mathematical learning.

Focused Strategies for Middle-Grades Mathematics Vocabulary Development

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-207
Author(s):  
Rheta N. Rubenstein
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Middle Grades ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Vocabulary Development ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
One Dimension ◽  
Mathematical Language ◽  
Mathematics Vocabulary ◽  
Principles And Standards

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics reminds us that communication is central to a broad range of goals in mathematics education (NCTM 2000). These goals include students' being able to (1) organize and consolidate mathematical thinking; (2) communicate coherently with teachers, peers, and others; (3) analyze and evaluate others' strategies; and (4) use language to express mathematics precisely. One part of communication is acquiring mathematical language and using it fluently. This article addresses learning vocabulary as one dimension of mathematics communication.

Editorial Comment

1971 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-182
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Romberg
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Editorial Comment ◽  
Advisory Committee ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
National Council ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
The Board Of Directors

In the fall of 1967 the Research Advisory Committee submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics asking NCTM to publish a research journal for mathematics education.

Integrating Mathematical, Technologic, and Pedgogical Knowledge in Teacher Preparation

2011 ◽  
Vol 104 (8) ◽  
pp. 608-613
Author(s):  
Kady Schneiter ◽  
Brynja R. Kohler ◽  
Brandon J. Watts
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Mathematics Instruction ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Classroom Learning ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Mathematical Content ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
Principles And Standards

In Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM 2000), the authors describe a vision for school mathematics in which “all students have access to high-quality, engaging mathematics instruction” (p. 3). Students deserve teachers who are knowledgeable about mathematical content, who understand and use a variety of teaching strategies appropriately, who can effectively integrate technology into classroom learning, and who continually progress as professionals. But what kinds of experiences lead to such professionalism?

The Work of the National Council

1956 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Howard F. Fehr
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Vice President ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
School Level ◽  
National Council ◽  
Elementary School Mathematics ◽  
The Board Of Directors

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL of Teachers of Mathematics is deeply concerned with and interested in the teaching of arithmetic. It recognized that arithmetic is the basis of all succeeding study of mathematics. The Council has made sure that problems on teaching arithmetic will be given adequate attention by including on its Board of Directors a vice president at the elementary school level. Usually several other members of the Board of Directors are also directly involved in the improvement of instruction in arithmetic. There now exists a definite program of service to the instruction in elementary school mathematics. This program consists of three major areas, namely, publications, meetings, and committees.

Candidates for N.C.T.M. Offices—1952 Ballot

1952 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-144
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Vice President ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
One Year

The 1952 Nominating Committee presents the persons listed below as candidates for the designated offices on the Board of Directors. Two candidates are presented for each office. The term of office for Director is three years, and for President and Vice President is two years. However, the office of Vice President representing the field of Junior High School Mathematics is a newly created office, for which election will normally be held during odd-numbered years. This office is therefore to be filled this year for a term of one year.

Your Council at work

1976 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 254
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Staff Member ◽  
Geographic Locations ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Local Leaders

The Instructional Affairs Committee (IAC) is made up of ten members—the chairman, a representative of the Board of Directors, an NCTM staff member, and seven others. Each member except the NCTM staff member serves a three-year term. IAC meets twice yearly in various geographic locations. In recent years the committee has made a special effort to thoughtfully communicate with, and listen to, the ideas of local leaders in mathematics education. This exchange of ideas is designed to maximize the participation of NCTM members in IAC activities and to strengthen IAC contributions to the profession.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Nominees for 1974 Election

1973 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Juanita Tolson ◽  
Lurnice Begnaud ◽  
Marguerite Brydegaard ◽  
W. Eugene Ferguson ◽  
Sarah Greenholz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
National Council ◽  
The Board Of Directors

The Nominations Committee needs your help in selecting nominees for the 1974 election. At that time, four persons will be elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Please send your suggestions of NCTM members whose records of service and leadership in the field of mathematics education qualify them for consideration to Mrs. Juanita S. Tolson, 3003 Van Ness Street, NW, Apt. W727, Washington, D.C. 20008.

Principles and Standards (2002): February 2002

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 380-383
Author(s):  
Wendy Rich ◽  
Jeane Joyner
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instructional Program ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Integrating Technology ◽  
Principles And Standards

Few would argue that computers and Internet technology can positively influence teaching and learning. Unfortunately, teachers face many hurdles when integrating technology with a high-quality mathematics instructional program. Several resources are available through NCTM that support Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM 2000) and assist teachers with this dilemma.

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