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Discover the provocative insights of 'The Math Myth', a groundbreaking book that questions the necessity of mandatory advanced mathematics education for all students. Written by renowned author Andrew Hacker, this essential read challenges the traditional education system's assumption that every student must master algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. This book merges thought-provoking arguments with appealing writing, offering a fresh perspective on the implications of the Common Core curriculum and the relentless focus on STEM fields.
In 'The Math Myth', Hacker poignantly examines why many students struggle with mathematics despite its perceived importance. As published in the New York Times, his compelling case highlights the need for educational reform that encourages individual strengths and talents, rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all approach. This work, which has received acclaim from critics like Diane Ravitch and Howard Gardner, delivers a timely message about the relationship between math education and student success.
By addressing the challenges faced by students and dismantling unrealistic academic policies, 'The Math Myth' not only enriches the conversation around mathematics in education but also serves as a call to action for educators, policymakers, and parents alike. Celebrate the beauty of mathematics while acknowledging the need for a flexible educational system that allows each learner to thrive.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781620970683
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: New Press, The
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781620970683
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
The “lively” (Kirkus Reviews), provocative, much-talked-about book that challenges the mandate for all students to master a full menu of mathematics, from the bestselling author
When Andrew Hacker published an op-ed in the New York Times questioning the requirement of advanced mathematics in schools, it instantly became one of the paper’s most widely circulated articles. Why, he wondered, do we inflict algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and even calculus on all young Americans, regardless of their interests and aptitudes? In response to the controversy sparked by his ideas, Hacker fleshed out his arguments in The Math Myth, which Diane Ravitch has hailed as an “important book” that “demolishes some totally unrealistic policies that will prevent many students from ever receiving a high school diploma and leading useful lives.”
In a book Howard Gardner calls “important and timely—and a great read,” Hacker offers a bold examination of widely held assumptions about the Common Core curriculum, the frenzied emphasis on STEM, and the type of knowledge that is—and will be—needed for most jobs. A mathematics professor himself, Hacker, in this “direct and clear” (Kirkus Reviews) “worthwhile read” (National Book Review), honors mathematics as a calling and extols its glories and its goals—yet shows how mandating it for everyone not only prevents other talents from being developed, but acts as an irrational barrier to graduation and fulfilling careers.
In 'The Math Myth', Hacker poignantly examines why many students struggle with mathematics despite its perceived importance. As published in the New York Times, his compelling case highlights the need for educational reform that encourages individual strengths and talents, rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all approach. This work, which has received acclaim from critics like Diane Ravitch and Howard Gardner, delivers a timely message about the relationship between math education and student success.
By addressing the challenges faced by students and dismantling unrealistic academic policies, 'The Math Myth' not only enriches the conversation around mathematics in education but also serves as a call to action for educators, policymakers, and parents alike. Celebrate the beauty of mathematics while acknowledging the need for a flexible educational system that allows each learner to thrive.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781620970683
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: New Press, The
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781620970683
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
The “lively” (Kirkus Reviews), provocative, much-talked-about book that challenges the mandate for all students to master a full menu of mathematics, from the bestselling author
When Andrew Hacker published an op-ed in the New York Times questioning the requirement of advanced mathematics in schools, it instantly became one of the paper’s most widely circulated articles. Why, he wondered, do we inflict algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and even calculus on all young Americans, regardless of their interests and aptitudes? In response to the controversy sparked by his ideas, Hacker fleshed out his arguments in The Math Myth, which Diane Ravitch has hailed as an “important book” that “demolishes some totally unrealistic policies that will prevent many students from ever receiving a high school diploma and leading useful lives.”
In a book Howard Gardner calls “important and timely—and a great read,” Hacker offers a bold examination of widely held assumptions about the Common Core curriculum, the frenzied emphasis on STEM, and the type of knowledge that is—and will be—needed for most jobs. A mathematics professor himself, Hacker, in this “direct and clear” (Kirkus Reviews) “worthwhile read” (National Book Review), honors mathematics as a calling and extols its glories and its goals—yet shows how mandating it for everyone not only prevents other talents from being developed, but acts as an irrational barrier to graduation and fulfilling careers.