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Abstract
For years critics have scrutinized poor performance in mathematics education. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, responding to this concern and anticipating future criticism of the existing curriculum, developed the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, which address how mathematics should be taught and learned. This paper will examine expectations for mathematics teachers outlined in the Teaching Principle with particular attention to content knowledge, student learning, and mathematical pedagogy. Separating the Principles creates a dichotomy between teaching and learning. An implication for educators is that they may fail to ...