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Domain 1
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Excellent teachers of mathematics have a strong knowledge base to draw on in all aspects of their professional work, including their decision making, planning and interactions. Their knowledge base includes knowledge of students, how mathematics is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn mathematics and how the learning of mathematics can be enhanced. It also includes sound knowledge and appreciation of mathematics appropriate to the grade level and/or mathematics subjects they teach.
Excellent teachers of mathematics have a thorough knowledge of the students they teach. This includes knowledge of
, the
, their
, and
about learning mathematics.
Excellent teachers of mathematics have a
of the mathematics
, and which is
. They understand how mathematics is
, and why mathematics is taught. They are confident and competent users of mathematics who
within mathematics, between mathematics and other subject areas, and how mathematics is
.
Excellent teachers of mathematics have rich knowledge of how students learn mathematics. They have an
relevant to the learning of mathematics. They have knowledge of the mathematical development of students including
,
and
. They are aware of a range of effective strategies and techniques for: teaching and learning mathematics; promoting enjoyment of learning and positive attitudes to mathematics; utilising
;
; and for being an effective role model for students and the community in the ways they deal with mathematics.
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