Helping Children Learn Mathematics (2002)
Chapter: What Can Teachers Do?
What Can Teachers Do?
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Be committed to the idea that all children can become proficient in math.
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Develop and deepen your understanding of math, of student thinking, and of techniques that promote math proficiency.
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Emphasize to policy makers, administrators, parents, and students the need for and the achievability of math proficiency.
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Use an instructional program and materials that, based on the best available scientific evidence, support the development of math proficiency.
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Teach mathematics for a sufficient amount of time (e.g., an hour a day).
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Attend professional development activities that integrate math, student thinking, and instructional techniques.
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Advocate for ongoing, sustained, coherent professional development activities that support teaching for math proficiency.
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Organize and participate in study groups at your school that focus on teaching practice.
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Engage in conversations with colleagues about developing proficiency and about students and their math proficiency.
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Become a mentor to a colleague learning to teach for math proficiency.
