Standard 1
Number Concepts
Number Concepts
The mathematics teacher understands and uses numbers, number systems and their structure, operations and algorithms, quantitative reasoning, and technology appropriate to teach the statewide curriculum in order to prepare students to use mathematics.
Standard 2
Patterns and Algebra
Patterns and Algebra
The mathematics teacher understands and uses patterns, relations, functions, algebraic reasoning, analysis, and technology appropriate to teach the statewide curriculum in order to prepare students to use mathematics.
Standard 3
Geometry and Measurement
Geometry and Measurement
The mathematics teacher understands and uses geometry, spatial reasoning, measurement concepts and principles, and technology appropriate to teach the statewide curriculum in order to prepare students to use mathematics.
Standard 4
Probability and Statistics
Probability and Statistics
The mathematics teacher understands and uses probability and statistics, their applications, and technology appropriate to teach the statewide curriculum in order to prepare students to use mathematics.
Standard 5
Mathematical Processes
Mathematical Processes
The mathematics teacher understands and uses mathematical processes to reason mathematically, to solve mathematical problems, to make mathematical connections within and outside of mathematics, and to communicate mathematically.
Standard 6
Mathematical Perspectives
Mathematical Perspectives
The mathematical teacher understands the historical development of mathematical ideas, the interrelationship between society and mathematics, the structure of mathematics, and the evolving of mathematics and mathematical knowledge.
Standard 7
Mathematical Learning and Instruction
Mathematical Learning and Instruction
The mathematics teacher understands how children learn and develop mathematical skills, procedures, and concepts, knows typical errors students make, and uses this knowledge to plan, organize, and implement instruction; to meet curriculum goals; and to teach all students to understand and use mathematics.
Standard 8
Mathematical Assessment
Mathematical Assessment
The mathematics teacher understands assessment and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques appropriate to the learner on an ongoing basis to monitor and guide instruction and to evaluate and report student progress.
Standard 9
Professional Development
Professional Development
The mathematics teacher understands mathematics teaching as a profession, knows the value and rewards of being a reflective practitioner, and realizes the importance of making a lifelong commitment to professional growth and development.
