Debate 13 - Is HS Math Relevant?
01/12/23 • 54 min
We’ve heard the question of the relevance of high school math come up in both our podcast and in many conversations with educators. Do our students need high school math? Is it important to their future careers? What topics should we really emphasize or focus on? In this episode, we speak with four young professionals who are not math educators and ask them the question: Is the math we learn in high school relevant to their future?
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We’ve heard the question of the relevance of high school math come up in both our podcast and in many conversations with educators. Do our students need high school math? Is it important to their future careers? What topics should we really emphasize or focus on? In this episode, we speak with four young professionals who are not math educators and ask them the question: Is the math we learn in high school relevant to their future?
- Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex_hansen17
- Follow Emily on Instagram: @eaw1029
- Follow Chanelle on Instagram: @nellyloves2write Website: nellyloves2write.com
- Follow Megan on Instagram: @missmlearns
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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Debate 14 - Ditch Algebra 2
Let’s talk about Algebra 2! What is it? Why is it important? And most importantly, should we continue to require it? Plenty of high school students struggle in what we call Algebra 2, and many ask the question “when are we ever going to use this?” Some schools and districts now offer alternative pathways for students in their high school math options. So, that leads us to this month’s debate resolution: Ditch Algebra 2
Resources Referenced in this Episode
- More information on Ohio’s Math Modeling and Reasoning course.
- Read more about the work of Bob Moses and The Algebra Project.
- Mathematician’s Lament mentioned by Kit.
- Follow Kit on Twitter: @MrKitMath, Email: [email protected].
- Find more info about Lesley University’s Center for Math Achievement.
- Follow Rachael on Twitter: @rachaelhgorsuch
- Information about the new PreCalculus book that Rachael mentioned (and is an author on).
- Follow Phil on Twitter: @phildituri, Email: [email protected], Website: dituriconsulting.com.
- Find out more about FiCycle at ficycle.org
- Follow Mimi on Twitter: @untilnextstop, Blog: untilnextstop.blogspot.com
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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