Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) is different from the objectives that many teachers have previously experienced in their state frameworks. Although the mathematical topics of the two may be the same, the mathematical expectations within the Standards require a deeper understanding by teachers and students. In this article, the…

Developing deep knowledge and understanding of mathematics is a lifelong process, and building the foundation for teachers' development must begin in preservice preparation and continue throughout one's professional life. While teaching mathematics content courses and methods courses, the authors have found that preservice elementary school…

This article describes an effective strategy to encourage students to accurately self-evaluate their understanding of different mathematical concepts both before and after assessments. It contains examples of pre- and post-assessments as well as an activity sheet. (Contains 4 figures.)