1. High School Mathematics Real World of the Teacher  Introductions  Teaching as a Profession  Standards  Accountability

2. Teacher as Professional  Draw and explain two pictures One that represents the qualities of an ideal mathematics teacher and their classroom One that represents the qualities of a poor mathematics teacher and their classroom

3. Teaching as a Profession  Highly Qualified Teacher NAU graduation requirements State certification requirements  Status in school and community  Contributions to society/community  Sense of personal satisfaction  Stability of employment  Advantages for family life

4. NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics  Equity High expectations and support for all students  Curriculum Coherent and focused on important mathematics  Teaching Understand what students know and need to learn Challenge and support them to learn it well  Learning Learn with understanding  Assessment Support learning of important mathematics Provide useful information to students and teachers  Technology Essential in teaching and learning mathematics

5. Principles and Standards for School Mathematics  Process Standards Problem Solving Reasoning and Proof Communication Connections Representation  Content Standards Number and Operations Algebra Geometry Measurement Data Analysis and Probability

6. NCTM Standards  Were these principles and standards evident in instruction in your high school mathematics courses? If so, how?

7. Accountability  No Child Left Behind Mathematics assessment administered not less than once during grades 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12 Highly Qualified Teachers  Proficiency Testing  Assessment results Public Information Label schools as high or low-performing

8. Accountability in the Classroom Were the qualifications of math teachers and the performance of students on standardized assessments issues of concern at your high school? What do you perceive as: Positive connections between testing and teaching? Negative connections between testing and teaching?

9. Mathematics Education Homework  What are some of the key ideas from the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics?  Describe how the PSSM were and/or were not evident in your school experience?  Share any final thoughts about the importance of highly qualified mathematics teachers implementing these guidelines for student success?