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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It doesn't work for most people?

Most people are average students. [b]And traditional math works just fine for most average students and certainly for those above average[/b].

Math isn't for everyone. Just ask anyone with a JD--had we enjoyed math, some of us might have opted for med school instead.

Candidly, I believe those who excel at math should be tracked in STEM programs. They don't need 2.0. In fact, 2.0 is doing a huge disservice to above average students.

My biggest gripe with 2.0 is that kids no longer switch classes for math and reading. Instead, teachers rush through three or four groups on different levels during the block. There's no reason why this should be. While a small number of schools might have continued switching classes, most do not. Huge disservice to all students.

I'm befuddled as to why people think all students need to excel at algebra. I haven't used it since algebra 2 in HS. Build a stem track and prepare those kids with high level math instruction--go ahead and use the Japanese/American Reform method if you like---but you'll probably need to recruit Japanese teachers. [/quote]

No, it doesn't. People can say until they're blue in the face that it does, but the fact is that it doesn't. The only evidence anybody has cited in support of the idea is

a. it worked for me
b. I know these people who are math teachers, and they say...

That's not evidence. [/quote]

Why have test scores gone down in MCPS in the last 2-3yrs, in all levels?  [/quote]

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