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following information is from the Atlantic Canada Mathematics curriculum
guide.
It provides Background and
Rationale for the mathematics program.
There are four unifying
ideas in the mathematics curriculum: Mathematical
Problem Solving,
Communication,
Reasoning and Connections.
Students must be active "doers" of mathematics and need to learn
to value mathematics in their lives.
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Mathematics
learning is an active and constructive process.
- Learners are
individuals and bring a range of background experiences and knowledge
to the math class.
- Learners learn
via various styles.
- Learners learn
at different rates.
- Learning is most
likely to take place in meaningful contexts.
- Exploration,
risk-taking and critical thinking are part of the process.
- Learners need a
supportive environment to nurture positive attitudes and sustained
effort.
- Learning will be
most effective when expectations are clear and assessment and feedback
are ongoing.
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