Have you heard of the debate that is going on with the idea of the common core way of thinking when it comes to math in our schools? There has been plenty revolving around this topic and not just from the students or from the parents of those students. The truth is this way of learning math is completely different than the way that I remember being taught in school.
Do you think that the Common Core is advancement or a setback for our students?
The debate still rages over the effectiveness of common core math.
The debate isn’t whether it is different or not but whether the common core standard for math is an advance or a setback in math education. The common core includes eight different principles in math to be introduced to the classroom curriculum. That’s where the problem lies. The problems that are seen in the classroom regarding this common core are not uncommon when introducing something new.
What we need is an understanding of mathematical concepts and methods that will allow us to make effective use of those ubiquitous tools in order to solve problems in our work and our lives.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- With the advancement of technology, Common Core math standards focus on understanding concepts and how to apply them instead of how to calculate without error.
- The Common Core features eight principles which should make any country a world leader in math if implemented properly.
- These standards were poorly applied at first, so we should focus on proper implementation and assessment of these standards instead of abandoning the Common Core.
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