Classroom Changes

                Teachers these days are expected to change a few things in regards to mathematics teaching. This is especially true with the implementation of the common core. There are certain areas that may not be expected to cover anymore. There are also topics that are still going to be covered but in a different way. For instance, growing up I was always taught to add and subtract up and down. Now, they are wanting us teachers to teach those mathematical concepts across. Things like that are going to take time to get used to doing that way. They are also putting a lot more emphasis on inquiry based math. This includes more real life situations, and more investigations that are student lead. Another aspect of that is modeling. This could include, but is not limited to, using manipulatives, etc. to model. Another big thing that is changing is the assessments. Teachers need to start reflecting a lot more to make sure that they are on the right track so that their students do get that deep understanding.  Error reflection also goes along with this. So, overall, everything we have covered from assessments on down in this class is showing us what will be expected of us. It is also expected of us to keep up to date. This means that we need to make sure that we are constantly looking at articles and websites and take classes to make sure that we are in touch with any new strategies etc.