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Chris Harrow

Is Algebra Necessary? - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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  • There are many defenses of algebra and the virtue of learning it. Most of them sound reasonable on first hearing; many of them I once accepted. But the more I examine them, the clearer it seems that they are largely or wholly wrong — unsupported by research or evidence, or based on wishful logic.
  • Of all who embark on higher education, only 58 percent end up with bachelor’s degrees. The main impediment to graduation: freshman math.
Chris Harrow

Yes, algebra is necessary. - Daniel Willingham - 1 views

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  • it's misleading to depict math as the chief villain in America's high dropout rate.
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What goes into mathematical thinking? - 0 views

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Daniel Willingham Learning math brain

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  • Chris Harrow on 02 Jun 12
     
    "So, learning math is somewhat like learning to read: we can do it, but it takes time and effort, and requires mastering increasingly complex skills and con- tent. Just about everyone will get to the point where they can read a serious newspaper, and just about everyone will get to the point where they can do high school-level algebra and geometry-even if not everyone wants to reach the point of comprehending James Joyce's Ulysses or solving partial differential equations."
Chris Harrow

Pre-Calc Post-Calc « Suburban Lion's Blog - 3 views

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  • I petitioned my counselor to let me skip Algebra II and Pre-Calc to go straight into AP Calculus.
  • A common problem throughout math education is the "When am I ever going to use this?" attitude. I already knew where I was going to use the math I was learning.
Chris Harrow

Mullets: The Only Lesson They'll Remember | Mr. V's Class - 3 views

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ratio mullets algebra proportions

shared by Chris Harrow on 11 May 12 - No Cached
  • Chris Harrow on 11 May 12
     
    What a great math hook for a middle school class! Thx to John Burk for the lead!
  • Danelle Dietrich on 13 May 12
     
    This is so great! What a fun teacher! Great way to talk about proportions. Love the terminology and the kids using the language, "can we rank their mulletude"? Hey, did the better looking mullets have a Business to Party (or Party to Business?) ratio that was, "Golden"?
Chris Harrow

Musing Mathematically: Linear Functions With A Bang - 0 views

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shared by Chris Harrow on 12 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Chris Harrow on 12 Nov 11
     
    A mathematical focus, but also great commentary on teacher hesitancy regarding math. Reform is NOT about "high-energy teachers [giving] vague tasks to groups of interested students."
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