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'''Mathematically Correct''' is a website created by educators, parents and mathematicians / scientists who were concerned about the direction of reform mathematics curricula based on [[NCTM standards]]. It was a frequently cited website in the [[Math wars]]. It was created in 1997 and actively updated until 2003. |
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'''Mathematically Correct''' was a U.S.-based website created by educators, parents, mathematicians, and scientists who were concerned about the direction of reform mathematics [[curriculum|curricula]] based on [[NCTM standards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teachmewell.com/uk/news/mathematically_correct.asp|title=MathematicallyCorrect.com - US-Based organization that stresses need for Mathematics fundamentals|last=|first=|date=2008|website=TeachMeWell|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nychold.com/forum01-x-klein.html|title=MATH PROBLEMS|last=Klein|first=David|date=2000-04-01|website=NYC Hold|publisher=American School Board Journal|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-01-18}}</ref> Created in 1997, it was a frequently cited website in the so-called [[Math wars]], and was actively updated until 2003. |
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== History == |
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Although Mathematically Correct had a national scope, much of its focus was on advocating against |
Although Mathematically Correct had a national scope, much of its focus was on advocating against mathematics curricula prevalent in [[California]] in the mid-1990s. When California reversed course and adopted more traditional mathematics texts (2001 - 2002), Mathematically Correct changed its focus to reviewing the new text books. Convinced that the choices were adequate, the website went largely dormant. |
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Mathematically Correct maintained a large section of |
Mathematically Correct maintained a large section of critical articles and reviews for a number of math programs. Most of the program opposed by Mathematically Correct had been developed from research projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Most of these programs also claimed to have been based on the 1989 [[National Council of Teachers of Mathematics#1989 Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics|Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics]] published by the [[National Council of Teachers of Mathematics]]. |
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Mathematically Correct's main point of contention was that, in reform textbooks, traditional methods and concepts have been omitted or replaced by new terminology and procedures. As a result, in the case of the high-school program [[Core-Plus Mathematics Project]], for example, some reports suggest that students may be unprepared for college level courses upon completion of the program.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.maa.org/pubs/monthly_dec06_toc.html | title=American Mathematical Monthly -December 2006 | Mathematical Association of America }}</ref> Other programs given poor ratings include programs aimed at elementary school students, such as Dale Seymour Publications (TERC) [[Investigations in Numbers, Data, and Space]] and Everyday Learning [[Everyday Mathematics]]. |
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After Mathematically Correct's review of the programs, many have undergone revisions and are now with different publishers. Other programs, such as [[Mathland]] have been terminated. |
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== Reviews by the site == |
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* [[Addison-Wesley Secondary Math: An Integrated Approach: Focus on Algebra]] |
* [[Addison-Wesley Secondary Math: An Integrated Approach: Focus on Algebra]] |
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* [[Core-Plus Mathematics Project]] |
* [[Core-Plus Mathematics Project]] |
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* [[Investigations in Numbers, Data, and Space]] |
* [[Investigations in Numbers, Data, and Space]] |
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* [[Mathland]] |
* [[Mathland]] |
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* [[National Council of Teachers of Mathematics#1989 Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics|NCTM's 1989 Standards]] produced by the professional association for teachers of mathematics. The Standards encouraged increased emphasis on problem solving and decreased attention to algorithms learned by rote. It was perceived by some critics to recommend elimination of standard algorithms. |
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* [[NCTM standards]] Controversial 1989 standards document which de-emphasized teaching of one method to get one correct answer. |
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* [[Saxon math]] – A program created by a retired Air Force officer who had been highly critical of mathematics teaching reforms from the late 1960s to 1990s. |
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State tests that were judged deficient by Mathematically Correct are: |
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* [[Washington Assessment of Student Learning|WASL]] – Washington State standards |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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* [[Saxon math]] Adds problems solving and multiple skills instead of rejecting instruction of basic skills |
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* [[Modern Curriculum Press]] Inexpensive simple textbook popular with homeschoolers. |
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* [[WASL]] Washington State, based on [[NCTM standards]] |
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== Also see== |
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* [[NYC HOLD]] active NY city group on mathematics reform |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.mathematicallycorrect.com/ MathematicallyCorrect.com] which is "devoted to the concerns raised by parents and scientists about the invasion of our schools by the New-New Math and the need to restore basic skills to math education". |
* [http://www.mathematicallycorrect.com/ MathematicallyCorrect.com] which is "devoted to the concerns raised by parents and scientists about the invasion of our schools by the New-New Math and the need to restore basic skills to math education". |
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* [http://mathematicallysane.com/ MathematicallySane.com] "Promoting the rational reform in mathematics education" (a website critical of anti-reformers such as Mathematically Correct) |
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[[Category:Traditional mathematics]] |
[[Category:Traditional mathematics]] |
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[[Category:Mathematics education]] |
[[Category:Mathematics education]] |
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Mathematically Correct was a U.S.-based website created by educators, parents, mathematicians, and scientists who were concerned about the direction of reform mathematics curricula based on NCTM standards.[1][2] Created in 1997, it was a frequently cited website in the so-called Math wars, and was actively updated until 2003.
History
[edit]Although Mathematically Correct had a national scope, much of its focus was on advocating against mathematics curricula prevalent in California in the mid-1990s. When California reversed course and adopted more traditional mathematics texts (2001 - 2002), Mathematically Correct changed its focus to reviewing the new text books. Convinced that the choices were adequate, the website went largely dormant.
Mathematically Correct maintained a large section of critical articles and reviews for a number of math programs. Most of the program opposed by Mathematically Correct had been developed from research projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Most of these programs also claimed to have been based on the 1989 Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Mathematically Correct's main point of contention was that, in reform textbooks, traditional methods and concepts have been omitted or replaced by new terminology and procedures. As a result, in the case of the high-school program Core-Plus Mathematics Project, for example, some reports suggest that students may be unprepared for college level courses upon completion of the program.[3] Other programs given poor ratings include programs aimed at elementary school students, such as Dale Seymour Publications (TERC) Investigations in Numbers, Data, and Space and Everyday Learning Everyday Mathematics.
After Mathematically Correct's review of the programs, many have undergone revisions and are now with different publishers. Other programs, such as Mathland have been terminated.
Reviews by the site
[edit]Publications with poor reviews from Mathematically Correct include:
- Addison-Wesley Secondary Math: An Integrated Approach: Focus on Algebra
- Core-Plus Mathematics Project
- Investigations in Numbers, Data, and Space
- Mathland
- NCTM's 1989 Standards produced by the professional association for teachers of mathematics. The Standards encouraged increased emphasis on problem solving and decreased attention to algorithms learned by rote. It was perceived by some critics to recommend elimination of standard algorithms.
Curricula not judged deficient by Mathematically Correct include:
- Singapore math – Math textbooks used in Singapore
- Saxon math – A program created by a retired Air Force officer who had been highly critical of mathematics teaching reforms from the late 1960s to 1990s.
State tests that were judged deficient by Mathematically Correct are:
- CLAS – A defunct California test, based on NCTM standards and California mathematics standards replaces in 2002
- WASL – Washington State standards
References
[edit]- ^ "MathematicallyCorrect.com - US-Based organization that stresses need for Mathematics fundamentals". TeachMeWell. 2008. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Klein, David (2000-04-01). "MATH PROBLEMS". NYC Hold. American School Board Journal. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "American Mathematical Monthly -December 2006 | Mathematical Association of America".
External links
[edit]- MathematicallyCorrect.com which is "devoted to the concerns raised by parents and scientists about the invasion of our schools by the New-New Math and the need to restore basic skills to math education".
- MathematicallySane.com "Promoting the rational reform in mathematics education" (a website critical of anti-reformers such as Mathematically Correct)