Part of the Division 15 series, "Psychology in the Classroom", this book presents pathways to the reform standards that have been suggested by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Features of the text include real-life case studies, sample activities and self-study questions.

Mathematics teachers looking for creative classroom strategies to engage students should find the the ideas presented in this volume to be of use. The authors present pathways to the reform standards that have been suggested by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Case studies and sample activities that encourage the reader to think creatively about integrated curricula and classroom methods are presented throughout, and a discussion of resources includes a listing of newly available curricula. This is the sixth book in the Division 15 series, "Psychology in the Classroom", which is aimed at elementary, middle and high school teachers. The goal of this series is to encourage teachers to base their daily classroom practices on sound principles derived from current educational psychology research. The series thus seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each book is contains a range of user-friendly features, such as real-life case illustrations, sample classroom activities, self-study questions and suggested readings.

A True Story - Rachel
A Call for Change
The Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, the Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics
The Assessment Standards for School Mathematics
Statement of Rationale and Goals. Goal I Building a New Understanding of the Nature of Mathematics: A Vignette
Social Constructivism - Knowing and Doing. Goal II Building and Choosing Curricula: Mathematical Curricula - A "Traditional" Approach to Volume
Mathematical Curricula - A "Context" Approach to Volume
The Nature of Mathematical Activity
Self-Directed Questions. Goal III Building Teaching Strategies: Planning, Questioning and Self-Directed Questions. Goal IV Building a Balanced Assessment Strategy: A Personal Note from Polly
A First Grade Teacher's Reflections
Assessment Assumptions
Benchmark Opportunities
Assessment Events
What About Grading?
Self-Directed Questions. Goal V Finding Resources to Help You: Innovative Curriculum Projects for Elementary, Middle and High School
Assessment
Technology
Parents
Teacher Teams
Administration and the School Board
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Reflections - A True Story - Rachel Part II.