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Written by three noted mathematics educators, this volume presents a process-based approach to building a high-quality mathematics program based on five NCTM principles and four NCSM leadership principles.
Articulating the Curriculum
Articulating the Curriculum
Developmental Stage 1
The mathematics leader ensures that the district or school has a clearly articulated mathematics curriculum. A mathematics leader guarantees that
- the curriculum is aligned to national, state, and local standards;
- all students are given the opportunity to learn appropriate content;
- the scope, sequence, and timeline align to the instructional year; and
- the curriculum is rigorous.
The word curriculum has various definitions and is used by educators to refer to many aspects of what teachers teach and students learn. For purposes of this book, curriculum is a district-developed document that translates national, state, and local standards into an organized, developmental plan of learning objectives tied to accompanying materials for student use (programs, texts, other resources) and lesson designs for teachers to use. How well ...
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