In math, worksheets rule
Online, arguments on inquiry vs explicit instruction in math continue unabated; in class, worksheets and lectures abound
The Bell Ringer is back with another Public Notice, more news on the science of learning. Today, we are looking at what a new report says is really going on in math classrooms (and both sides of the ‘Math Wars’ will be greatly disappointed). I want to hear if you think the National School Technology Freakout is warranted. Speaking of freaking out, my new story, out today at Tes Magazine, looks at whether AI will be your child’s teacher soon. And catch my blabbing about the science of learning on all the pods.
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* Report: Everyone’s confused about the Math Wars, while many teachers move on with lectures and worksheets.
