From the Editor
A genuine concern of many mathematics educators is the move toward generalists, particularly at the elementary and middle levels. The attitude among many system administrators is that any teacher can teach children mathematics effectively. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. The fact that in many elementary or middle schools there may not be one teacher who has·· a major in the· area of mathematics education who could serve as mathematics leader or coordinator is of concern.
In a position paper prepared in 1984, the NCTM makes a good case regarding the need for mathematics leaders. The context of this paper follows.
Art Jorgensen
From the Editor
Art Jorgensen
Mathematics Leaders in Elementary/Middle Schools
NCTM
NCTM “Standards” Document
Time Message
Arithmetic Teacher
Pizza Puzzles
Problem Solving in Mathematics
Dates to Remember
Call for Presenters
Call for Manuscripts
NCTM Canadian Regional Conference
“Mathematics: A Bridge to the Future”
Reading and Resource Materials
Motivate Your Students with a New Video Entitled Math You Can Count On It
Number Sense – Arithmetic Teacher
How to Evaluate Progress in Problem Solving by Randall Charles
A Collection of Math Lessons by Marilyn Burns
MCATA Executive, 1989-90
