Number sense incorporates the applications of these operations and concepts in the workplace and other situations. Through number sense, it is possible to gain a solid understanding of mathematics in the real world. Understanding numbers allows students to select the type of answer needed and a method necessary to arrive at a solution. Geometric and Spatial Sense Geometric and spatial relationships involve measurement including length, area, volume, trigonometric relationships, similarity and transformations of shapes. Geometry involves the study of visual patterns used in representing and describing the world in which we live.
Spatial sense is needed to interpret, understand, and appreciate our geometric world.
Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics Collecting, organizing and interpreting data allow students to make informed decisions based on information gathered and analyzed. Probability is the likelihood that a particular event will occur. The study of probability enables students to make predictions based on experimental data. Patterns and Relationships Recognizing patterns and relationships has been instrumental in the development of mathematics and the study of numbers. Exploring patterns and relationships allows students to develop and understand how mathematics applies to their understanding of the development of connections between and among numbers, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions, and change relationships.