Mathematics Philosophy and Framework
Mathematics Philosophy Statement
Topeka Public Schools and the community work together to engage and prepare students to meet the highest standards of excellence in mathematics and 21st century skills. Mathematics education in Topeka Public Schools prepares students to understand and apply mathematics in the world around them. Effective mathematics teaching practices provide opportunities for students to reason logically, think abstractly, work independently and cooperatively, develop a rich mathematical language to solve problems, and utilize technology while fostering a growth mindset. The mathematics curriculum is well-defined and based upon current content and practice standards.
TPS_Mathematics_Framework.pdfMathematics Teaching Practices
"Eight Mathematics Teaching Practices provide a framework for strengthening the teaching and learning of mathematics. These teaching practices describe intentional and purposeful actions taken by teachers to support the engagement and learning of each and every student. These represent a core set of high-leverage practices and essential teaching skills necessary to promote deep learning of mathematics. “ (NCTM, 2014, p. 9).
The framework in the right highlights the relationships between and among the eight effective teaching practices. To learn more about each practice and its impact on teaching and learning, hover over the practice and click on the dot.
