From the Editor
Are we overlooking a great resource? I believe we are. When did we last make a sincere effort to involve the parents of our students in their mathematics program?
A survey by Money magazine found that the amount of support received from parents and the community was the most important factor in academic excellence in the best school districts in the country. The importance of parent and community support should not be underestimated.
Parents should work with teachers to understand the mathematical goals for the classroom, how these goals will be measured and the ways in which parents can further mathematical understanding at home. Parents can support their children’s mathematics education by looking for ways to link mathematics to daily activities. By becoming active partners in the homework process, parents can increase students’ confidence in their mathematics abilities and encourage students to value mathematics and to continue their learning.
Why not make the involvement of parents in the mathematics program for 1998-99.
Art Jorgensen
From the Editor
Art Jorgensen
Summer Science and Mathematics Workshops
Monograph Update
Craig Loewen
Calculator Position Paper Prelude
Division I: K-Grade 3
Division II: Grades 4-6
Division III: Grades 7-9
Division IV: Grades 10-12
Position Paper of the MCATA Regarding Use of Calculators in Provincial Assessment Programs
Background
Beliefs
Recommendations
Thoughts for the Day
Conferences
NCTM Canadian Regional Conference
Calgary Elementary Mini-Conference
Sandra Unrau
Math Symposium
Art Jorgensen
New Web Site
George Stone
An Excellent Resource
Math Time: The Learning Environment
MCATA Executive 1997-98
