Math Education

Math education is an aspects of schooling that can be infuriating. In my experience there is no subject area that gets so much attention that keeps the curriculum and instruction so backwards and contrary to what we are learning is good for kids' abilities in schools, their preparation for the future, and their confidence as learners.

In previous posts, I have pointed to talks by scholars for using technology in math education. On Saturday, March 5, 2011, Weekend Edition on National Public Radio featured Keith Devlin, their "math guy," talking about "new math," "old math," and the truth about math and human brains. This is a "must listen" for anyone interested in math and math education.

http://www.npr.org/2011/03/05/134277079/the-way-you-learned-math-is-so-old-school