INDEX

FOUNDATIONS

II. MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE LITERACY

A. The Importance of Mathematical and Scientific Literacy

B. Shifts in Mathematics and Science Education

C. Spotlight on Science: Science ad Technology

III.
TEACHING, LEARNING &
ASSESSING

A. TEACHING
1. Characteristics of Effective Teaching

2. Spotlight on Science: Teaching

3. Why Teach Science?

B. LEARNING
1. Learning Theory: Constructivism

2. The Nature of Learning

3. Spotlight on Science: Learning

C. ASSESSING
1. Assessment for the Pacific Student

2. Assessment: Uses and Forms

3. Purposes of Assessment

4. Culture, Language and Assessment: Critical Questions

5. Guiding Beliefs

6. Principles of Assessment

7. Spotlight on Science: Assessment Questions

IV. BACKGROUND
A. Definition of Standard

B. Goals of the Mathematics Standards

C. Principles Guiding the Science Standards

D. Suggested Applications of the Standards

E. How Were Decisions About Standards Made?

F. Connecting the Standards

TEACHING STANDARDS

A. Introduction

B. Broad and Current Knowledge of Content

C. Knowledge of Pedagogy

D. Addressing the Diversity of Learners

E.Orchestrating A Variety of Learning Tasks
F. Curriculum Planning and Development

G. Community of Learners

H.Mathematics and Science for All Students

I. Promoting Discourse

J. Variety of Assessment

K. Reflective Learners

L. Involving Families and Communities

M. Professional Growth

ASSESSMENT STANDARDS

A. Introduction

B. Reflecting Important Mathematics and Science

C. Using Assessment to Enhance Learning

D. Honoring Culture

E. Providing Opportunities for Success

F. Creating a Climate of Openness

G. Making Valid Inferences

H. Ensuring Consistency and Coherence

I. Evaluating the Quality of Student Work

J. Checking the Alignment of External Assessments with Valued Outcomes

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

A. Introduction

B. Experiencing Good Teaching

C. Knowing Mathematics and Science

D. Understanding Students As Learners

E. Building Pedagogical Knowledge

F. Developing As Teachers

G. Engaging Teachers in the Professional Development Process

H. Designing Professional Development Programs

MATHEMATICS STANDARDS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. K - 4 STANDARDS

A.Mathematics as Problem Solving
A1. Activity

B. Mathematics as Communication
B1. Activity

C. Mathematics as Reasoning
C1. Activity (Computer/Calculator)

D. Mathematical Connections
D1. Activity

E. Estimation
E1. Activity (Calculator)

F. Number Sense and Numeration
F1. Activity

G. Concepts of Whole Number Operations
G1. Activity

H. Whole Number Computation
H1. Activity I (Calculator)
H2. Activity II (Calculator)

I. Geometry and Spatial Sense
I1. Activity

J. Measurement
J1. Activity

K. Statistics and Probability
K1. Activity (Computer)

L. Fractions and Decimals
L1. Activity

M. Patterns and Relationships
M1. Activity

III. 5 - 8 STANDARDS

A. Mathematics Problem Solving
A1. Activity (Calculator)

B. Mathematics as Communication
B1. Activity

C. Mathematics as Reasoning
C1. Activity

D. Mathematical Connections
D1. Activity

E. Number and Number Relationships
E1. Activity

F. Number Systems and Number Theory
F1. Activity (Calculator)

G. Computation and Estimation
G1. Activity (Calculator)

H. Patterns and Functions
H1. Activity (Calculator)

I. Algebra
I1. Activity (Calculator)

J. Statistics and Probability
J1. Activity

K. Geometry
K1. Activity

L. Measurement
L1. Activity (Calculator)

IV. 9 - 12 STANDARDS

A. Mathematics as Problem Solving
A1. Activity

B. Mathematics as Communication
B1. Activity

C. Mathematics as Reasoning
C1. Activity (Calculator)

D. Mathematical Connections
D1. Activity (Calculator)

E. Algebra
E1. Activity (Calculator)

F. Functions
F1. Activity (Computer/Calculator)

G. Geometry
G1. Activity

H. Geometry from an Algebraic Perspective H1. Activity

I. Trigonometry
I1. Activity (Calculator)

J. Statistics
J1. Activity (Calculator)

K. Probability
K1. Activity

L. Discrete Mathematics
L1. Activity (Calculator)

M. Conceptual Underpinnings of Calculus
M1. Activity (Calculator)

N. Mathematical Structures
N1. Activity

V. MATHEMATICS STANDARDS BY TOPIC

VI. ACTIVITY EXAMPLES

SCIENCE STANDARDS

I. LOWER ELEMENTARY

A. Science as Inquiry

B. Habits of Mind

C. Scientific Connections

D. Nature of Technology

E. Technology and Society

F. Matter: Its Structure

H. Motion and Force

I. Planet Earth: Oceans and Lands

J. The Universe

K. The Living Environment

L. The Human Organism

M. Human Society

III. MIDDLE ELEMENTARY

A. Science as Inquiry

B. Habits of Mind

C. Scientific Connections

D. Nature of Technology

E. Technology and Society

F. Matter: Its Structure

H. Motion and Force

I. Planet Earth: Oceans and Lands

J. The Universe

K. The Living Environment

L. The Human Organism

M. Human Society

IV. UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

A. Science as Inquiry

B. Habits of Mind

C. Scientific Connections

D. Nature of Technology

E. Technology and Society

F. Matter: Its Structure

H. Motion and Force

I. Planet Earth: Oceans and Lands

J. The Universe

K. The Living Environment

L. The Human Organism

M. Human Society

V. SECONDARY

A. Science as Inquiry

B. Habits of Mind

C. Scientific Connections

D. Nature of Technology

E. Technology and Society

F. Matter: Its Structure

H. Motion and Force

I. Planet Earth: Oceans and Lands

J. The Universe

K. The Living Environment

L. The Human Organism

M. Human Society

VI. SCIENCE STANDARDS BY TOPIC

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