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Simple Math | Education | Change.org - 1 views

education.change.org/...simple_math

shared by Gene McCracken on 30 Jun 09 - Cached
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      Gene McCracken on 09 Apr 10
       
      It is not remembered because it is not used. Math is a literacy and about 20+ years behing reading - Reading across the "content areas" - around a long time. "Math across the content areas" - a long way off. In math applied is weak; abstract is king. I recall the quote "Why do I need to learn this math stuff? Oh, you need it for your next math class!" Relevent only for the next math class.
  • The only chance we have is to hammer away at the stuff bit by bit every day for years. Even then it does not work...Give me a kid who wants to learn the stuff—well, twenty hours or so makes sense."
Gene McCracken

The Changing Face of Education in Iowa: Call for Action: Get Rid of Grades - 5 views

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shared by Gene McCracken on 17 Jun 09 - Cached
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      Gene McCracken on 09 Apr 10
       
      Many college drop outs have substantial debt - yes kid's expense in more than one way!
  • Gene McCracken on 09 Apr 10
     
    Pretty far out; I like it. Thinking about the depth to which grades are in the system - credits, transcripts, GPA - both as a sign of progress and or understanding. Also thinking about assessment and grading - assessment of learning versus assessment for learning...... Great post!
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