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Why Do Supporters of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Insist Only They Are Right?

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The history of mathematics education in the United States is a complex one, with long-running philosophical conflicts among various groups.

Why Do Supporters of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Insist Only They Are Right?

 

By Nakonia (Niki) Hayes, October, 2006

The history of mathematics education in the United States is a complex one, with long-running philosophical conflicts among various groups. But there‘s something to be said about listening to those with credentials, practical experience, and ―seasons‖ on them in the mathema-tics education field. Since the elders in my culture are respected for their insight and ability to bring clarity to

 

 

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Patrick Groff on 2010-02-09 03:08:47
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I endorse the conclusion that the NCTM arrogantly dominates what aspects of mathematics are taught to children. In the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology (1994,vol. 25, 549-561) I describe in detail how the NCTM forces elementary students to learn to compute fractions. These youngsters' low scores here illustrate well this form of academic child abuse.

Patrick Groff, Professor of Education Emeritus, San Diego State University.
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