Principles of Mathematics

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What are the six principles that should guide mathematics instruction?

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Equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, and technology.

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What does the principle of equity emphasize in mathematics instruction?

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High expectations and strong support for all students.

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What is important about the mathematics curriculum according to the principles?

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The curriculum must be coherent, focused on important and well-articulated mathematics concepts across the grades.

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What is the focus of the teaching principle in mathematics instruction?

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Understanding what students know and need to learn while challenging and supporting students to learn it well.

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How should students learn mathematics according to the learning principle?

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Students must learn mathematics with understanding, actively building new knowledge from experience and previous knowledge.

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What role does assessment play in mathematics instruction?

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Assessment should support the learning of important mathematics concepts and furnish useful information to both teachers and students.

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How is technology viewed in the context of teaching and learning mathematics?

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Technology is essential; it influences the teaching of mathematics while enhancing and facilitating students' learning.