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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The way you were taught is taught in some American schools.  If you look for classes labeled Math I, Math II, or Integrated Math I, II they use this model. [/quote]

Unfortunately, there are two problems with integrated math in the US:

1. It's not the standard track, so if you are halfway through a combo of algebra and geometry, and then, like many Americans, move, you're either going to be slotted ahead or behind where you should be.

2. The subtler problem is that, in the US, it is basically never something like Singapore's hardcore New Syllabus, [b]but rather districts that adopt integrated math like to go with fluffy, inadequate discovery-oriented curricula.[/b] [/quote]

Yes, exactly.  Here is why:

Hidden within these progressive approaches to math is always the DEI agenda.  Specifically “equity of outcome.”  That means:  everyone has to arrive at the same place and no one should be ahead of anyone else.

The easiest way to accomplish the “equity of outcome” goal is:  lower the bar.

So that is what DEI departments in school districts across the country have been doing.[/quote]

OMGERD DEI!!! SO SCARY!! AND REAL!!!!

Sounds like your issue is really the DEI boogeyman, not actually the progression of math content.

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When you have kids in school, you'll understand. [/quote]

Unfortunately a lot of bizarre ideas in math teaching come from the left. Like ethno-mathematics, de-tracking, representation etc, While they may have some place in math history they are completely counterproductive when it comes to teaching math.

Integrated math falls into this category because it’s associated with removal of honors classes, so it’s a way to implement de-tracking.[/quote]

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