Published 3 years ago

CA seeks end of advanced math, in the name of equity

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A plan to reimagine math instruction for 6 million California students has become ensnared in equity and fairness issues. Critics say proposed guidelines will hold back gifted students and supporters say it will give all kindergartners through 12th-graders a better chance to excel. The proposed new guidelines aim to accelerate achievement.

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Washington Times

Is mathematics racist? California could blaze pathway with woke math

California education officials are considering applying a social justice paradigm to teaching K-12 mathematics that would erase “White supremacy” from the subject and eliminate gifted classes for students.

3 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Can honors and regular students learn math together? A new approach argues yes.

Educators are turning a skeptical eye to the longstanding practice of tracking students into classrooms based on ability levels. Mixing kids up, they say, can promote equity and improve learning for all, but not everyone is convinced.

3 years ago

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Washington Examiner

California seeks end of advanced math courses in name of social justice

The California Department of Education’s 2021 mathematics framework seeks to end accelerated math opportunities for gifted students due to racial disparities in “gifted” math programs.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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Los Angeles Times

California's controversial math overhaul focuses on equity

Critics say California's proposed math framework waters down content in pursuit of equity. Defenders say social awareness will accelerate learning.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

California unveils new woke math program, encouraging teachers to punish good students by holding them back

California's Department of Education has announced that the gap between well-performing students and their less able peers must disappear, indicating that mere words are not enough - schools must deliver ‘equity’ in classrooms.

3 years ago·Russian Federation

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abc 7 News

California's newly proposed math framework seeks equity as part of the equation

Under the current path, students who don't start algebra in 8th grade generally don't reach calculus by 12th grade. Calculus is considered the "gold standard" of higher level math, and something that colleges look for in applicants.

3 years ago·S F, United States

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