Understanding math reform ideology with Tom Loveless (Ep 25)
Description
In this episode, math professor Anna Stokke is joined by education policy expert, Dr. Tom Loveless. They discuss the National Math Advisory Panel and some of the recommendations in from its final report. They talk about the influential 1989 NCTM standards and their global impact on math education as well as the history of the math wars.
Tom discusses some of his concerns about the California Math Framework and whether its recommendations are aligned with those in the National Math Advisory Panel report. They cover many other topics such as San Francisco’s unsuccessful de-tracking initiative and the importance of memorizing math facts. This episode is a must listen for anyone who teaches math, as well as parents and policymakers.
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EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-25-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-25-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Blue Dot Sessions – Avoiding the Backdrop, Godmother’s Visit, Lakeside Path, Momentary Ease, Sonatina Kemf
Komiku – Bleu
Podington Bear - Kitten
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