Andrew Hacker argues that algebra and trigonometry and calculus are subjects that almost nobody used after they graduate, and so why should we continue to compel students to try to pass them? — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share Image
There are certainly lots of jobs in computer coding, but coding doesn't really require advanced mathematics. And engineering jobs, they vary widely in the amount of demand that we actually need. So, you know, the number of people for whom… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share Image
Andrew Hacker argues that algebra and trigonometry and calculus are subjects that almost nobody used after they graduate, and so why should we continue… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share
There is number of different efforts around the country are to try to redesign the math pathway and the courses that students have to… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share
The idea here, of course, is, you know, mathematics is the language of science, it's the way that we understand the natural world. And… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share
There is certainly the intention of efforts like the Common Core to raise education standards and make sure that every student masters advanced math… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share
A majority of students who come into community colleges are still stuck at high school level or remedial math. And when they take it… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share
There are certainly lots of jobs in computer coding, but coding doesn't really require advanced mathematics. And engineering jobs, they vary widely in the… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share
You know, students who major in elementary education - they're going to be grade school teachers - they have the highest rates of math… — Anya Kamenetz Copy Share
