Philosophy of Mathematics
The age of drill and kill is over!!! Math is one area of content that it is necessary for students to construct meaning on their own before they apply any formulas or memorization. In the past, Math has been an area for memorization and plugging formulas, but in today's classroom students are encouraged to do much more. In order to teach mathematics successfully, instruction must include the use of manipulatives and real world context. Students should be able to relate what they do in Math to real world situations and they should feel comfortable applying their Math knowledge to their everyday lives.