What is Algebra? And is it memorable and useful enough to justify doing lasting harm to kids' lives over it?
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This is a long-overdue response to Paul Cottle, a Physics professor at FSU, with whom I exchanged some very enjoyable thoughts and questions that culminated in this essay he wrote back in January. I think this is part of a vital discussion about the systemic purpose, meaning, and consequences of education. I hope we'll keep it going.
What is Algebra? And is it memorable and useful enough to justify doing lasting harm to kids' lives over it?
What is Algebra? And is it memorable and…
What is Algebra? And is it memorable and useful enough to justify doing lasting harm to kids' lives over it?
This is a long-overdue response to Paul Cottle, a Physics professor at FSU, with whom I exchanged some very enjoyable thoughts and questions that culminated in this essay he wrote back in January. I think this is part of a vital discussion about the systemic purpose, meaning, and consequences of education. I hope we'll keep it going.