PROFESSIONAL-DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS

The purpose of this paper is to discuss how the Curriculum and Evaluat ion Standards for School Mathematics (1989) and the Professional Stand ards for Teaching Mathematics (1991), companion documents published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, can be used in prepa ring mathematics teachers. The first document includes broad goals and guidelines for mathematics content in Kindergarten through Grade 12 c lassrooms; and the second document focuses on the preparation of mathe matics professionals. Integration of ideas reflected in both documents into mathematics methods classrooms through reflection on tasks, disc ourse, environment, and analysis is imperative for future teachers of mathematics.