Debate 14 - Ditch Algebra 2

02/09/23 • 56 min

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

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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

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Debate 13 - Is HS Math Relevant?

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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?

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Debate 15 - Retakes or Corrections

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Suppose some students do not do well on a test or a quiz. What’s the best way for students to improve and then show their improved understanding? They could correct their mistakes for credit or set a date for a retake. Which way do you want students to show mastery? Listen in as our teams discuss what they think is the best way forward in this month’s debate!

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Follow Julie Saller on Twitter: @edtechmathteach, or search for Julie Ann on Facebook.
Follow May Vang on Twitter: @vangmay1, or find May Vang Swanson on Facebook.
Follow Amanda Jansen on Twitter: @MandyMathEd, and find Mandy’s book: “Rough Draft Math” on the Stenhouse website.
Follow Richard Velasco on Twitter: @rclvelasco.

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