In a journalistic attempt to polarize the discussion around integrating social issues and mathematics, the author makes a gross error... [MORE]

Ben Markunas

Jan 27, 2007 18:16

Gary Shapiro, I am one of the organizers of this upcoming mathematics education conference and a long time teacher of college... [MORE]

S E Anderson

Jan 24, 2007 17:06

S E Anderson writes on Jan 24, 2007 17:06 "However, if we accept the latter, then there is something fundamentally wrong... [MORE]

Haim

Jan 25, 2007 11:28

Re: Do Social Issues Belong in Math Class? by Gary Shapiro Professor Gutstein raises some important questions that none of the... [MORE]

Kathleen Kesson

Jan 24, 2007 09:54

Kathleen Kesson writes on Jan 24, 2007 09:54 "Why is there an assumption that people who wish to bring real world...

Haim

Jan 25, 2007 12:43

"Students are not empty vessels when they enter a classroom; they already know and care about things like Nike shoes,... [MORE]

Shasa Ward

Feb 6, 2007 06:28

Originally, I wrote, "...if your goal is to teach math..." then you will use real world examples that are... [MORE]

Haim

Feb 8, 2007 20:43

Respondent Haim, as we all do, speaks from an ideology. His, as does Dr. Ravitch's, proposes that (1) our public... [MORE]

Brian R. Lawler

Mar 1, 2007 09:54

My thanks to the several correspondents and their revealing comments. So far, in this discussion, we have learned that... [MORE]

Haim

Mar 5, 2007 08:57

"Let us make other parts of our lives and the world in which we live 'MEANINGFUL to the students.'" -... [MORE]

Shasa Ward

Jul 2, 2007 11:30