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Choices and Challenges.

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Burrill, Gail – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1997

The president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) examines the definition of basic mathematics skills. One basic skill is understanding formulas that are used in real life. Recommends that educators use the message of NCTM's standards to make choices that will reinvent mathematics education. Challenges teachers to teach…

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Change, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education

Choices and Challenges.

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Burrill, Gail – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997

Examines the definition of basic mathematics skills in a discussion of meeting the needs of mathematics students in a changing society. One basic skill is understanding formulas that are used in real life. Challenges teachers to teach students to reason mathematically, improve communication, and build mathematical connections with real-life…

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Educational Change