Five NCTM goals to apply to ALL children

* They learn to VALUE mathematics.

* They become CONFIDENT in their ability to do mathematics.

* They become mathematical PROBLEM SOLVERS.

* They learn to COMMUNICATE mathematically.

* They learn to REASON mathematically.

Strategies to foster Parent Involvement

* Help parents learn more about what their child is learning about mathematics
    and how their child is learning mathematics.

* Provide activities parents can do with their children at home to reinforce
    and extend their children’s learning.

* Discuss why mathematics is important for future success, including careers
    that involve using mathematics.