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What Does Effective Mathematics Instruction Look Like?

Newman sumitted ago via http://www.education.com (Views: 90, Clicks: 5)  View Story

As a result of recent efforts to strengthen the mathematics curricula in our nation's schools, from basic through more advanced levels, the instruction that you can see in your child's mathematics classes may look quite a bit different from what you experienced when you were in elementary school.

1 comments | Tags: u.s. department of education mathematics instruction mathematics curriculum basic skills mathematical concepts | Topic: Elementary/Primary BAD >_<

#1 by Newman posted ago +5 apples bad good
Children are learning to use calculators appropriately: They are using calculators not as crutches but as tools for performing operations with large numbers. Use of a calculator will not replace a thorough knowledge of basic mathematical operations. 0
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