The Rainbow of Mathematics

This handbook features a lively and accessible presentation that illuminates the main ideas and current approaches in content-rich mathematics education. This presentation, entitled "The Rainbow of Mathematics," is an important component of GEMS professional development efforts, and has been used successfully with teachers, administrators, parents, and at diverse community gatherings. This handbook also defines the main mathematics strands in the GEMS series, articulates how math is interwoven throughout many GEMS guides, and demonstrates the strong alignment of GEMS units with national mathematical standards. such as those set forth by the National Council of Teachers of mathematics (NCTM).