What is the difference between my childs mathematics class and the math I grew up with?
Traditionally, the goal of mathematics has been to teach students how to solve various types of mathematics problems. More emphasis was placed on “how to” solve specific problems and less emphasis was placed on building an understanding of underlying number concepts and number relationships. Today’s mathematics curriculum is shifting to a more challenging emphasis of helping students become mathematical thinkers – reasoning through mathematics, solving complex problems, becoming efficient in their use of mathematics. Students are involved in making sense of their world and learning to use mathematics with skill and understanding.
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