The mathematics curriculum is conceptually oriented, emphasizing the development of mathematical understandings and relationships. The curriculum actively involves students in doing mathematics causing them to construct, modify, and integrate ideas by interacting with the physical world, materials, and other students. The application of mathematics is emphasized throughout the curriculum so that mathematics is viewed as an integral part of real-world situations. The curriculum includes a broad range of content including measurement, geometry, statistics, probability, and algebra. Appropriate and ongoing use of calculators and computers increases the quality of the curriculum and the students learning.
Problem solving is the central focus and primary goal of mathematics instruction.
Reasoning, connections, communications, estimation, solution strategies, graphing and reasonableness are integrated. The complete National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards document is available online at this web site. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics is located at this Texas Education Agency web site. This site contains links to other sites rich with problem solving activities and lesson plans. This web site contains a table of links to mathematics clarifying activities for the TEKS for grades K-8.