Working Together to Achieve the Vision

" Making the vision of mathematics teaching and learning a reality requires a strong system of support at both the local and the national levels."

Roles and Responsibilities

Mathematics Teachers

** Seek Professional Development (Professional Development)

** Ensure that their classroom environent supports learning for ALL students

** Help students be confident, engaged mathematics learners

** Foster reinforcement by communicating with community members about mathematical goals, students' learning, teaching, and programs.

** Control range of mathematical ideas made available to their students by using available textbooks, support materials, technology, and other instructional resources

** Integrate assessment into instruction using a variety of assessment techniques which evaluate the learning of each student  (Assessment)

Mathematics Students

** Continued effort at making mathematical connections

Mathematics Teacher-Leader ( a specialist positioned between the classroom teachers and administrators who can assist with the improvement of mathematics education.)

** Committment to communicating their understanding

** Sometimes assume the role of teacher on special assignments

** Work directly with other teachers

** Assisiting teachers in building their mathematical and pedagogical knowledge.

** Should have knowledge and expertise to play a role in the design of curriculum framework and the selection of instructional materials.

** Work with administrators and policymakers to help guide ther decisions about the improvement of mathematics education.

School, District, and State or Province Administrators

** Work to create institutions in which teachers have access to human and material resources that will help them attain the goals set out in the Principles and Standards.

** Identify individuals or teams of teachers as leaders in the establishement of mathematics communities.

** Ensure that mathematics expertise and leadership are developed in their schools by supporting and providing professional growth opportunites for teachers.

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