Archive for the 'National Standards' Category


Hands-On Measuring

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 1:54 pm

Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither

Students need active learning experiences to understand measurement concepts and develop important skills. These resources provide opportunities for students to problem solve with hands-on and virtual measurements in real-world and online environments.
Fit by Design or Design to Fit
This applied mathematics lesson features hands-on activities supporting the NCTM Measurement Standard, and can be used to introduce […]

Posted in Topics: 3-D Shapes, Area, Data, Geometry, Math, Measurement, National Standards, Perimeter, Process Skills (Mathematics), Pythagorean Theorem, Quick Takes, Real Data, Reasoning, Scale, Triangles, Volume

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NSES: More Than Just Content Standards!

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 3:58 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

The National Science Education Standards is more than a document for reference when state or local content standards are written or revised. The book, available online and in print, contains a wealth of supporting information for you and other educators in addition to the K-12 standards for science education content.
Professional Development Standards
If you are […]

Posted in Topics: Education Issues, Instruction, National Standards, Quick Takes, Science

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