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Mathematical Education and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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What is the primary mission of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)?

To promote the learning and teaching of mathematics at all levels.
To develop standards for mathematics education.
To provide professional development for mathematics teachers.
To advocate for policies that support mathematics education.

When was the NCTM founded?

1920
1940
1960
1980

How many members does the NCTM have?

Over 100,000
Over 200,000
Over 300,000
Over 400,000

What is the NCTM's flagship publication?

Mathematics Teacher
Teaching Children Mathematics
Journal of Mathematics Education
Mathematics and Its Applications

What are the NCTM's six Principles and Standards for School Mathematics?

Equity, Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, Assessment, and Technology
Equity, Access, Rigor, Relevance, Coherence, and Balance
Equity, Excellence, Rigor, Relevance, Coherence, and Balance
Equity, Access, Excellence, Rigor, Relevance, and Coherence

What is the NCTM's position on the use of calculators in mathematics classrooms?

Calculators should be used as a tool to support learning.
Calculators should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Calculators should only be used for basic arithmetic operations.
Calculators should only be used for advanced mathematics topics.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of manipulatives in mathematics classrooms?

Manipulatives should be used as a tool to support learning.
Manipulatives should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Manipulatives should only be used for elementary school students.
Manipulatives should only be used for advanced mathematics topics.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of technology in mathematics classrooms?

Technology should be used as a tool to support learning.
Technology should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Technology should only be used for basic arithmetic operations.
Technology should only be used for advanced mathematics topics.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of homework in mathematics classrooms?

Homework should be used as a tool to support learning.
Homework should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Homework should only be assigned for practice.
Homework should only be assigned for assessment.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of standardized testing in mathematics classrooms?

Standardized testing should be used as a tool to support learning.
Standardized testing should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Standardized testing should only be used for accountability.
Standardized testing should only be used for placement.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of cooperative learning in mathematics classrooms?

Cooperative learning should be used as a tool to support learning.
Cooperative learning should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Cooperative learning should only be used for elementary school students.
Cooperative learning should only be used for advanced mathematics topics.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of inquiry-based learning in mathematics classrooms?

Inquiry-based learning should be used as a tool to support learning.
Inquiry-based learning should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Inquiry-based learning should only be used for elementary school students.
Inquiry-based learning should only be used for advanced mathematics topics.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of problem-based learning in mathematics classrooms?

Problem-based learning should be used as a tool to support learning.
Problem-based learning should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Problem-based learning should only be used for elementary school students.
Problem-based learning should only be used for advanced mathematics topics.

What is the NCTM's position on the use of project-based learning in mathematics classrooms?

Project-based learning should be used as a tool to support learning.
Project-based learning should not be used in mathematics classrooms.
Project-based learning should only be used for elementary school students.
Project-based learning should only be used for advanced mathematics topics.

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