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Originally Posted by DataDoxy
Well said, Ernie!
In terms of Russic's question about how to we rectify things so that teachers are better supported to teach the "new" math, I think this can only happen when teachers are given more time and training. The fact is that most practicing teachers were just not taught how to teach math this way, nor have they experienced learning math this way. Therefore, it is not reasonable to say "implement this" and expect it will just happen without sufficient time and support, especially given all the things teachers are expected to do to prepare their students socially, emotionally and academically. We can change the text books, and the assignments but if we do not help teachers, parents, and students understand they how's and why's of conceptual math, it is bound to be fail. In terms of undergraduate programs, pre-service teachers need to be taught conceptual math before they enter the field. Post secondary institutes are currently re-evaluating what is required for Canadian (and US) teachers in terms of mathematical knowledge so they can best prepare students for learning the math they need for the 21st Century.
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According to this article in the Herald, it
is failing. Also, this particular elementary school (Royal Oak) is apparently bringing in a consultant (which requires fundraising to the tune of $20k per year) but it is still an issue.
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-...algary-parents