THE TEACHING OF

MATHEMATICS
 The Nature of Mathematics
• Mathematics is the science of patterns and
relationships.
• Mathematics is a way of thinking.
• Math is an art.
• Mathematics is a language.
• Mathematics is a discipline.
 The Goals of Math Teaching

Based on the K to 12 Curriculum Guide

for Math, the two main goals of Math
teaching are critical thinking and
problem solving.
 Learning Area Standard
These two big goals of teaching Math are expressed in the
learning area/program standards:
The learner demonstrates understanding and
appreciation of key concepts and principles of
mathematics as applied- using appropriate
technology- in problem solving, critical thinking,
communicating, reasoning, making connections,
representations, and decisions in real life.
 Key Stage Standards
K-3
• At the end of the Grade 3, the learner
demonstrates understanding and
appreciation of key concepts and skills
involving number and number sense;
measurement: geometry; patterns and
algebra: statistics and probability as
applied- using appropriate technology-
in critical thinking, problem solving,
reasoning, communicating, making
connections, representations and
decisions in real life.
4-6
• At the end of the Grade 6, the learner
demonstrates understanding and
appreciation of key concepts and skills
involving numbers and number sense;
measurement; geometry; patterns and
algebra; statistics and probability as
applied- using appropriate technology-
in critical thinking, problem solving,
reasoning, communicating, making
connections, representations and
decisions in real life.
Grade Level
Standards
• Kindergarten

The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and

skills involving number and number sense; measurement: geometry (basic
attributes of objects); patterns and algebra; statistics and probability as applied-
using appropriate technology- in critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning,
communicating, making connections, representations and decisions in real life.
• Grade 1

The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and

skills involving number and number sense; measurement: geometry; patterns
and algebra: statistics and probability as applied- using appropriate technology-
in critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, communicating, making
connections, representations and decisions in real life.
• Grade 2

The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts

and skills involving number and number sense; measurement: geometry;
patterns and algebra: statistics and probability as applied- using appropriate
technology- in critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, communicating,
making connections, representations and decisions in real life.
• Grade 3
The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts
and skills involving number and number sense; measurement: geometry;
patterns and algebra: statistics and probability as applied- using appropriate
technology- in critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, communicating,
making connections, representations and decisions in real life.
• Grade 4
The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and
skills involving number and number sense; measurement: geometry; patterns
and algebra; statistics and probability as applied- using appropriate technology-
in critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, communicating, making
connections, representations and decisions in real life.

• Grade 5
The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and
skills involving number and number sense; measurement: geometry; patterns
and algebra; statistics and probability as applied- using appropriate technology-
in critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, communicating, making
connections, representations and decisions in real life.
• Grade 6
The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of
key concepts and skills involving number and number sense;
measurement; geometry; patterns and algebra: statistics and
probability as applied- using appropriate technology- in
critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, communicating,
making connections, representations and decisions in real life.
There are five content areas in the curriculum, as
adopted from the framework prepared by the
Department of Education:
• Numbers and Number Sense
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Patterns and Algebra
• Probability and Statistics
The specific skills an processes to be developed are:
• knowing and understanding

• estimating

• computing and solving

• visualizing and modeling

• representing and communicating

• conjecturing

• reasoning

• proving and decision-making

• applying and connecting

The following values and attitudes are to be honed as well:
• Accuracy
• Creativity
• Objectivity
• Perseverance
• Productivity
The use of appropriate tools is necessary in teaching
mathematics. These includes:
• Manipulative objects
• Measuring devices
• Calculators and computers
• Smart phones and tablet PC’s
• Internet
Thank you!