Mathematical Thinking
The purpose of Idaho’s Initiative for Developing Mathematical
Thinking is to “focus on improving math education in all grades
to ensure every student is prepared for higher levels of math …
and work-force settings.”
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/math
Mathematical Thinking is not... |
Mathematical Thinking is... |
| A content based program |
A cognitive process |
| Another lesson to add to the curriculum |
Embedded into the learning experience |
| Telling the students the answer or process/strategy
to use |
Questioning students about their thinking to guide
them to reasonable solutions |
| One right way to get to a solution |
Multiple ways to solve problems |
| Teacher focused |
Student focused |
| For a few students |
For every student |
Why is Mathematical Thinking an area of focus for the Blaine County School
District?
- To increase the depth of mathematical understanding and to apply math to real life situations.
- To enable our children to compete in a global market.
- The National Mathematics Advisory Panel's recommendations to
advance the teaching and learning of math matches the goals and
objectives of the Idaho Math Initiative.
Which Strategic Plan goals correlate or are supported by Mathematical Thinking?
- Goal 1: Each student demonstrates BCSD 21st Century Student
Performance Indicators to ensure preparedness for college,
career, and citizenship.
- Goal 2: Every student receives a rigorous curriculum that
prepares them for college and is supported by challenging,
inspiring , and relevant instruction.
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