4.Mathematics instruction both connects with other disciplines and moves toward integration of mathematical domains. 5.Working together in teams and groups enhances mathematical learning, helps students communicate effectively, and develops social and mathematical skills. 6.Technology is an essential tool for effective mathematics education. 7.Mathematics assessment is a multifaceted tool that monitors student performance, improves instruction, enhances learning, and encourages student self-reflection. The arts are essential to the education of all students.
Students exercise and display multiple intelligences through the arts.
Understanding of human growth and development shapes effective arts curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Comprehensive and sequential arts programs that begin in preschool and continue throughout high school provide the foundation for lifelong learning in the arts. V. Comprehensive and sequential arts programs encourage learners to make multicultural and interdisciplinary connections. Creating and sustaining high quality arts programs requires partnerships among all faculty and between the school and community.