ERIC Number: EJ853610
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Sep
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1073-5836
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Math in the Milpa
Barta, James; Sanchez, Lucas; Barta, Jacob
Teaching Children Mathematics, v16 n2 p90-97 Sep 2009
Mathematics consultants from the United States provide ongoing professional development founded on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000). Consultants provide teachers with sustained, hands-on opportunities to expand their abilities to teach mathematics more effectively. Readers will learn how to create their own culturally relevant lessons, ensure that they maintain high expectations of their students, and provide students with worthwhile learning experiences. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Consultants, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Faculty Development, Teacher Improvement, Culturally Relevant Education, Teacher Expectations of Students, Educational Quality, Foreign Countries, Grade 4, Elementary School Mathematics, Agricultural Occupations, Mathematical Concepts
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-3702; Fax: 703-476-2970; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Guatemala
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