In this changing world, those who understand and can do mathematics will have significantly enhanced opportunities and options for shaping their futures. Mathematical competence opens doors to productive futures. A lack of mathematical competence keeps those doors closed. All students should have the opportunity and the support necessary to learn significant mathematics with depth and understanding. There is no conflict between equity and excellence. (NCTM, 2000, p.5)

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In grades K-5 the Kings Local School District is using Investigations in Number, Data and Space, which is one of the commercially produced standards-based math programs that embodies the spirit of the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and the constructivist theory of learning. It was developed by TERC in Cambridge, Mass. and is designed to help all children understand and apply fundamental ideas of numbers and operations, geometry, data, measurement and early algebra in classrooms that promote mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, inventing, connecting mathematical ideas and program solving.

In grades 6-8 the Kings Local School District is using Connected Math 2, which is a standards-based math program that embodies the spirit of the NCTM Principals and Standards for School Mathematics and the constructivist theory of learning. It is a problem-centered curriculum that is focused on inquiry and investigation of key mathematical ideas.