Korean Journal of Mathematics

The Kangwon-Kyungki Mathematical Society (강원경기수학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

A NEW AGE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN THE U.S.: INTERPRETING THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICS

  • Noh, Jihwa (Department of Mathematics University of Northern Iowa) ;
  • Huh, Nan (Graduate School of Education Kyonggi University) ;
  • Ko, Ho-Kyoung (Graduate School of Education Ajou University)
  • Received : 2012.11.06
  • Accepted : 2012.12.15
  • Published : 2012.12.30
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

For the first time ever in its history, the United States has a national version for K-12 mathematics programs, the Com-mon Core State Standards for Mathematics. Since its final version appeared in 2010 in the United States, the Common Core State Standards have started getting much attention from the Korean mathematics and mathematics education communities. Although attempts have been made to translate the original text of the stan-dards, the information such as the paradigm shift that led to the development of the standards, design principles and a comparison with the NCTM Standards would aid understating the standards in the intended way and avoiding unnecessary confusion.

Keywords

References

  1. NCTM, Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics, NCTM, Reston, VA. 1989.
  2. B. Means, C. Padilla, A. DeBarger, and M. Bakia. Implementing data-informed decision making in schools: Teacher access, supports and use, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Policy and Program Studies Service. Washington, D.C. 2009.
  3. B. Reys. The intended mathematics curriculum as represented in state-level curriculum standards: Consensus or confusion?, Information Age Publishing, Inc. Charlotte, NC. 2006.
  4. Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 1995.
  5. TIMSS. International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 1999.
  6. TIMSS. International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2007.
  7. CCSSI. Career and college readiness, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Ocers, Washington D.C. 2009.
  8. CCSSI. The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Ocers, Washington D.C. 2010.
  9. A. Ginsburg, S. Leinwand, and K. Decker. What the United States can learn from Singapore world-class mathematics system (and what Singapore can learn from the United States), American Institutes for Research. Washington, D.C. 2005.
  10. C.T. Cross, T.A. Woods, and S. Schweingruber. Mathematics learning in early childhood: Paths toward excellence and equity, National Research Council.Washington, D.C. 2009.
  11. J.W. Stigler and J. Hiebert, The teaching gap, Free Press, New York. 1999.
  12. NCTM. Principles and standards for school mathematics, NCTM. Reston, VA. 2000.
  13. National Research Council. Adding it up: Helping children learn mathematics, National Academy Press. Washington, D.C. 2001.
  14. NCTM. Curriculum focal points for prekindergarten through grade 8 mathematics: A quest for coherence, NCTM. Reston, VA. 2006.
  15. NCTM. Making it happen: A guide to interpreting and implementing Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, NCTM. Reston, VA. 2011.