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Mathematics Missouri's Frameworks for Curriculum Development
Mathematics

Table of Contents

PREFACE
SHOW-ME STANDARDS
OVERVIEW OF THE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

  • Rationale for the Study of Mathematics
  • Purpose of this Framework
  • Major Organizing Strands
  • Process Strands
  • Content Strand
  • Organizational "Roadmap"

MAJOR STRANDS OF THE MATHEMATICS FRAMEWORK

    I. Problem Solving
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    II. Communication
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    III. Reasoning
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    IV. Connections
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    V. Number Sense (MA 1)
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    VI. Geometric and Spatial Sense (MA 2)
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    VII. Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics (MA 3)
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    VIII. Patterns and Relationships (MA 4)
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    IX. Mathematical Systems and Number Theory (MA 5)
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

 

    X. Discrete Mathematics (MA 6)
      K-4
      5-8
      9-12

SUGGESTED PRACTICES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS

    Basic Knowledge of the Concept of Mathematics
    Use of Technology
    Connections and Active Listening
    Problem Solving
    Varied Instructional Methods
    Communication and Reasoning
    Classroom Climate
    Assessment

    VIGNETTES FOR SUGGESTED TEACHING PRACTICES
    REFERENCES
    RESOURCES
    APPENDIX A

      Examples of Quality Student Work

 


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