Philosophy

Students should be afforded a balanced mathematics program that emphasizes the basic skills essential for mathematical competence while stressing the application of skills through reasoning and problem solving in a variety of contexts. While appropriate use of calculators and manipulatives are integral to understanding mathematical concepts, students should be expected to communicate by discussing the ideas involved in a mathematics problem, writing coherently about mathematical topics, and explaining the processes involved in solving mathematical problems.

Resources and Links

Tennessee Mathematics Standards - http://www.state.tn.us/education

National Mathematics Standards - http://www.nctm.org/standards/default.aspx?id=58

For online math resources, go to www.portaportal.com.  Type the term mnpsmath in the Guest Access text box, then click Visit.

Calculator Resources - http://www.education.ti.com .  Customer service 1-800-TICARES.

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