Promoting Arithmetic and Algebra By Example

Posted by timothy on Wednesday September 26, 2012 @07:40AM from the how-many-trains-can-2-boys-paint-if-both-are-moving? dept.

Capt.Albatross writes "A couple of months ago, the New York Times published political scientist Andrew Hacker's opinion that teaching algebra is harmful. Today, it has followed up with an article that is clearly intended to indicate the usefulness of basic mathematics by suggesting useful exercises in a variety of 'real-world' topics. While the starter questions in each topic involve formula evaluation rather than symbolic manipulation, the follow-up questions invite readers to delve more deeply. The value of mathematics education has been a (recurring issue on Slashdot)."

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Promoting Arithmetic and Algebra By Example

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