Manipulatives Various objects or tools used to teach abstract concepts through hands-on activities, usually in mathematics. Mentorship A cooperative arrangement between a student and a professional adult for the purpose of sharing common interests in a particular skill, knowledge, or career orientation. Multiculturalism A philosophy that acknowledges the strength and richness of human diversity. Emphasis is placed on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, and mathematical thinking. Norm-Referenced Tests Tests designed to compare the scores of children to scores achieved by children the same age who have taken the same test.
Emphasis is placed on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, and mathematical thinking.
Norm-Referenced Tests Tests designed to compare the scores of children to scores achieved by children the same age who have taken the same test. Pedagogy A fancy word for teaching and instruction. Another method along with report cards and progress reports to measure a child s learning progress. Samples of a student s work are collected at different points in time. Teachers make observations and discuss progress with the parents and student.