K-12 Philosophy and Beliefs
GIPS K-12 Mathematics Program
Philosophy
Grand Island Public Schools will ensure that all students are mathematically literate, able to apply knowledge, capable of thinking and reasoning mathematically, and can meet the challenges of society.
GIPS K-12 Mathematics Program
Beliefs
• Equity: We will achieve excellence in mathematics education through policies that promote equity, high expectations, and strong
support for all students.
• Curriculum: We believe a curriculum is more than a collection of activities; it must be coherent, focused on important
mathematics, and well articulated across the grades.
• Learning: We will work diligently to ensure all students learn mathematics with understanding, actively building new knowledge
from experience and prior knowledge.
• Assessment: We will use assessment to support the learning of important mathematics and furnish useful information to our
students.
• Teaching: We know effective mathematics teaching requires an understanding of what students know and need to learn,
challenging and supporting them to apply and extend their knowledge.
• Technology: We believe technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is
taught and enhances students' learning.
- Kneale Administration Building
- 123 South Webb Road, Box 4904
- Grand Island, NE 68802-4904
- Phone: 308 385-5900
- Fax: 308 385-5949
- For further information email Web Master.