R emember that Singapore math problem that went viral? The one about Cheryl’s birthday. Lots of people had something to say about it: It’s too difficult. How are parents supposed to help with math homework? That’s why the Common Core Math Standards are a terrible idea. Totally unrelated, but people used the viral Singapore math problem Read More
Do you hate math? Does talk of x and square roots make your head hurt? You may answer yes and yes. It’s ok. But can you whisper it so the kids won’t hear you? Seriously. This kind of negative math talk has become a badge of honor in American society. And it has seeped into Read More