Very Useful Useful Neutral Somewhat Useful Not Useful 9 . Parents are important partners in both mathematics and language and literacy instruction. Useful Not Useful 10 . Adults model language skills in their conversations with young children and during instructional activities. Useful Not Useful 11 .
Teachers help children to construct their mathematics understanding from everyday experiences.
Useful Not Useful 12 . Number, geometry and measurement are important areas of mathematics instruction. Very Useful Useful Neutral Somewhat Useful Not Useful 13 . Engaging children in problem solving, reasoning, communication and making connections are effective strategies for mathematics instruction. Very Useful Useful Neutral Somewhat Useful Not Useful General Reactions 14 .