Standards

[aphid 0]

normiss

Free and Accepted Masons even?

We are a most nefarious bunch, don't you know.

[kallend 2,147]

aphid

***Free and Accepted Masons even?

We are a most nefarious bunch, don't you know.

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[DirtyChai 0]

Since you're so concerned about standards, maybe you should tune in next week:

"Join the mathematics education organizations, Thursday, September 7, from at 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET"

"Mathematics teachers and leaders must acknowledge that the current mathematics education system is unjust and grounded in a legacy of institutional discrimination"

"This is because of a pervasive misguided belief that students must “master the basics” (e.g., know the times tables or “basic facts”) prior to engaging with complex problems solving."

"A social justice approach to mathematics education. . .means to imbue mathematical experiences with opportunities to learn multiple histories of mathematics, analyze issues of fairness, and promote civic responsibility in their own communities and beyond."

"What is one thing the math education organizations can do to further support your work in making mathematics education a more just, humane, and positive experience for children?"

Maybe you could tune in and report back on wtf they're talking about. . .


Oh nevermind, this just in:

"Wayne State University has subtracted mathematics from the list of classes all students must take to graduate."

“a clear message our committee received from the university community (faculty, students, staff, alumni, and employers) was that diversity is central to the nature of WSU, i.e., ‘Distinctively Wayne State.’ Thus we have placed the values and goals of diversity as a central component of the University Core program.”

Apparently math has nothing to do with diversity, so let's just get rid of it.

How's THAT for standards?

https://www.mathedleadership.org/events/webinars.html

http://www.todos-math.org/assets/docs2016/2016Enews/3.pospaper16_wtodos_8pp.pdf

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/06/12/wayne-state-drops-math-general-ed-requirement/85648592/

[DanG 1]

A. What a load of crap. Math is socially neutral. I can't for the life of me figure out how calculus is keeping the little man down.

B. To be fair, I didn't have to take any math classes to get my degree in Foreign Affairs. I tested out based on my high school classes. I really don't think everyone with a college degree needs calculus. On the other hand, statistics knowledge is sorely lacking, and should definitely be required.

- Dan G

[kallend 2,147]

Don't confuse math and science standards with social posturing.

For your amusement, try the attached high school senior math exam from the UK from 1963 and compare it to the math portion of SAT/ACT.

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[DirtyChai 0]

kallend

Don't confuse math and science standards with social posturing.

OK, well then wtf is the problem?

Please tell me that this thread has more purpose to serve than your own ego. . .

[normiss 893]

Whoosh, indeed.

[gowlerk 2,275]

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What would be wrong with that? This is an appropriate place to do it!

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