Mathematics. A subject dreaded by many adults. What they
fail to understand is that learning mathematics is an important lifeskill. It
is through math that we learn to construct, modify and also integrate new information.
It is important for adults to be aware that their attitudes towards mathematics
may enhance or detract from students’ ability to do math. While it is a known
fact that the mathematics ability is not inherited, it is also important to
know that anyone can learn mathematics.
There are six Principles and Standards for School Mathematics to ensure
excellence in mathematics education:
1. Equity: high expectation and strong support. All
students must have the opportunity and support.
2. Curriculum: coherent, focused and well articulated
3. Teaching: understanding what students know and
need to learn. This will then allow for proper support or challenge to be given
to the students.
4. Learning: learn with understanding, actively
building new knowledge from experience and prior knowledge.
5. Assessment: not merely done to students but FOR
students. It will act as a guide and helps enhance learning.
6. Technology: essential as it influences and
enhances children’s learning.
A teacher plays an important role in shaping what is
Mathematics to young children. A teacher’s attitude towards mathematics will
greatly influence the young children’s math experience. A teacher will need to
adopt and acquire the following standards when teaching mathematics: knowledge
of mathematics, persistence, a positive attitude, readiness for change and
reflective disposition.
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