“Achieving excellence in mathematics

teaching is the first step towards

professionalizing mathematics teachers.”

Strategies in
Reference: SEI-DOST & MATHTED, (2011). Framework for Philippine
mathematics teacher education. Manila: SEI-DOST & MATHTED.

Teaching Mathematics teachers are tested by:

Mathematics
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
1. Mastery of the subject matter.
2. Individual differences
3. Students’ contexts and behavior
4. Technology awareness
5. Integration of life experiences

6. Values and attitude

7. Growth and development
 Large class sizes in
many elementary and
secondary schools,

Macro Problems of Lack of good quality

the Philippine textbooks,

Education system Lack of physical space for

according to learning (i.e., classrooms,
laboratories, etc.) and

Nebres (1983)
Lack of qualified
personnel including
teachers.
Framework
for
Mathematics
Teacher
Education
 Principles towards good quality education for
developing highly competent mathematics teachers.

Principle 1. While the ability to explain

and solve a problem is evidence of good
This Photo by “One cannot give what one does not have.”
Unknown Author is
licensed under CC
understanding of some mathematical ideas,
BY-NC
teaching mathematics requires much more
than these.
“Students must therefore be able to connect
Principle 2. Mathematics must be real to mathematics to their everyday lives.”
students and therefore, mathematics teachers
should be mindful of students’ contexts when
teaching mathematics. “Mathematics is not a spectator sport. Students
must be engaged in the learning activities planned
by the teacher for them to learn mathematics
Principle 3. Mathematics is best learned
(Bernardo, 1998).”
when students are actively engaged.

Mathematicsteachers, themselves, must understand that most

Principle 4. Mathematics can never be students take time to learn (Putnam, Heaton,
learned in an instant, but rathe Prawat and Remillard, 1992).
 Principles towards good quality education for
developing highly competent mathematics teachers.
Principle 5. All students regardless of sex,
culture, socio-economic status, religion and
This Photo by
Unknown Author is educational backgrounds have the right to
licensed under CC
BY-NC learn and correct mathematics.
Principle 6. Assessment must be an integral
part of mathematics instruction.
Principle 7. Mathematics as a field
continues to develop and evolve. Therefore,
the teaching of it must keep up with
developments in the field.
Principle 8. Technology plays an
important role in the teaching and learning
of mathematics. Mathematics teachers must
learn to use and manage technological tools
and resources well.
“All students regardless of sex,
culture, socio-economic status, religion and
educational backgrounds deserve to learn
and be taught good and correct mathematics
(Gates and Vistro-Yu, 2003).”
“Mathematics teachers must realize the
importance of the role of assessment in
improving the teaching-learning process”
“The teaching of mathematics must be dynamic,
constantly keeping up with new trends and
developments in the field.”
“With more and more powerful computers invented and
developed everyday, the learning of mathematics
has become a lot easier for many students
(Heid, 2005).”
Principles towards good quality education for developing
highly competent mathematics teachers.

Principle 9. Mathematics teachers must “ Teachers must continue to grow both

never stop learning. as teachers and learners of mathematics.

Quality Teacher Quality

Learners

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
Learning Principles
1. Being mathematically competent means more than having the ability
to compute and perform algorithms and mathematical procedures.

2. The physical and social dimensions of a mathematical environment

contribute to one’s success in learning mathematics

3. Mathematics is best learned when students are actively engaged.

4. A deep understanding of mathematics requires a variety of tools for

learning.

5. Assessment in mathematics must be valued for the sake of knowing

what and how students learn or fail to learn mathematics.

6. Students’ attitudes and beliefs about mathematics affect their learning.

7. Mathematics learning needs the support of both parents and other

community groups.
 “Effective pedagogies for teaching math to nursing
students: A literature review.”
By: Susan M. Hunter Revell ⁎, Mary K. McCurry
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, College of Nursing, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth,

Strategies in
MA 02747-2300, United States

Teaching Four major themes emerged

Mathematics from the review

✓ Student challenges to learning Math

✓ Traditional pedagogies
✓ Curriculum strategies
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA ✓ Technology and integrative methods as
pedagogy
 Strategies in Student challenges to
Teaching learning
Mathematics ✓ Inadequate pre-college math preparation
✓ Inability to comprehend problem-solving
approaches
✓ Test anxiety
✓ Lack of contextual understanding.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

 Strategies in
Teaching
Mathematics
Traditional pedagogies
✓ formula method
✓ dimensional analysis
✓ ratio–proportion method.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
 Strategies in
Teaching Curriculum Strategies
Mathematics ✓ Method of testing
✓ Remediation approaches
✓ Consistency of teaching across

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

 Strategies in Technology and integrative
Teaching methods as pedagogy
Mathematics ✓ CD-ROMS and video instruction
✓ Personal response system (PRS) technology,
also known as clickers
✓ Computerized-learning
✓ Online math tutorial sessions
✓ In-class letcure
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
 Conclusion
Strategies in
Teaching Educators' pivotal role to assist students with the
conceptual understanding and practical know-how of solving
Mathematics math problems includes developing an integrative teaching
program that using technology, it is anticipated that students
will improve math performance with better retention,
increased confidence, and enhanced student satisfaction
because the pedagogy will complement their preference for
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
active engagement with interactive technology.
 “Invest on your
strength and learn
from your failure.”
Sir Kim
THANK YOU AND GOB BLESS!