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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everyday Math is one of a very small select curricula that meet standards set by both NCTM and NSF.  They promote a deeper, more conceptual understanding of math that goes beyond rote memorization.  If taught well, students learn to problem solve, communicate, think intuitively, and ultimately develop a far stronger repertoire of math skills than most traditional curricula allow.  [b]I'm curious what people's objections are [/b]besides the fact that it is different and kids don't memorize as much as they once did.[/quote]

But as the OP, this was not the question. I was really curious about the impact that curriculum has on making a decision. [/quote]

Well, yes, but threads do evolve over time.  Since some people obviously are turned off by Everyday Math, I am curious why.  As an educator, I am pretty impressed with it, though I found TERC/Investigations superior.  Both are NSF/NCTM endorsed, which is pretty much as good as it gets.

Rather than seeking affirmation that an opinion is widely held, why not investigate the legitimacy of that opinion, regardless of its pervasiveness?[/quote]

OK in a nutshell:

http://www.nychold.com/em.html

can we please get back to the OP?[/quote]

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