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Braintree Public Schools Mathematics
The goal of the K-12 Braintree Mathematics Curriculum is to develop student mathematicians who are critical thinkers and efficient problem solvers. The Braintree Public School system is committed to research-based, comprehensive mathematics instruction. Our approach includes equal focus on conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and application.
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The Key Components of Mathematics Defined:
As outlined in the Common Core State Standards and adopted into the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, rigor in mathematics education contains three components of equal merit:
Conceptual Understanding: The standards call for conceptual understanding of key concepts, such as place value and ratios. Students must be able to access concepts from a number of perspectives in order to see math as more than a set of mnemonics or discrete procedures.
Procedural Skills and Fluency: The standards call for speed and accuracy in calculation. Students must practice core functions, such as single-digit multiplication, in order to have access to more complex concepts and procedures. Fluency must be addressed in the classroom or through supporting materials, as some students might require more practice than others.
Application: The standards call for students to use math in situations that require mathematical knowledge. Correctly applying mathematical knowledge depends on students having a solid conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.
Taken from www.corestandards.org/ key shifts in mathematics
Building Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics
Click Here to review the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Fluency Paper