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Mathematics students in Fauquier County Public
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- Are curious about mathematics
- Develop strong computational skills, including mental manipulation of numbers
- Think numerically and develop strong number sense
- Think critically and problem solve in a variety of settings
- Become agile, adaptable, and creative problem solvers
- Use mathematical insight and exploration to tackle problems new to them
- Form an understanding of the tools available for problem solving (e.g. manipulatives, calculators, internet sources, textbooks)
- Understand and appreciate the use of mathematics in practical situations
- Understand that there are often multiple strategies to a solution and sometimes multiple answers to a problem
- Learn to effectively collaborate with peers in problem solving through listening and questioning
- Develop oral and written communication skills to justify their solutions
- Become confident about their mathematics ability
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Mathematics teachers in Fauquier County Public Schools: |
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- Make connections and build upon students' previous knowledge in mathematics and other disciplines
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mathematics content
- Use the Virginia Department of Education's Curriculum Framework documents as guidelines for their instruction
- Select rich and challenging tasks that focus on important mathematics and allow differentiated instruction
- Use instructional delivery that is characterized by active student involvement (e.g. learning centers; student pairing; student presentations; group problem solving)
- Facilitate and guide learning through questioning, monitoring, and evaluating
- Vary the levels of questions from recall/comprehension to analysis/synthesis/evaluation, using questions such as "why", "explain", "justify", and "elaborate" to draw out higher level thinking
- Encourage students to challenge and justify alternate solutions, when appropriate
- Teach students to use appropriate tools for problem solving (e.g. technology, manipulatives, measuring instruments, calculators)
- Use a variety of representations (e.g. numeric, algebraic, verbal, graphical, physical models, pictures, graphic organizers)
- Employ a variety of assessment techniques to determine student strengths and weaknesses (e.g. student interviews, tests (both oral and written), exit slips, dialogue, questioning, journaling, presentations, projects, portfolios, performance assessments)
- Use assessment results to guide instruction through monitoring student progress and adjusting instructional plans and activities
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FCPS is hosting three 24 Game Tournaments in March, 2012.
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Virginia Department of Education Mathematics Resources |
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