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“Damn” was her audible response
I recently heard a surprising story: A female CEO was briefed on a stellar candidate for a top job at her company. “Sounds ideal,” she said to the group in the room. “Male or female?” Male was the answer. “Damn” was her audible response. The guy wasn’t even interviewed. Why Are Men SilentSearch BIS
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- “This has been the coldest season with the most ice since we started Arctic Watch in 2000. Almost no whales. The NWPassage is still blocked with ice. Some of the bays still have not melted!”
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Many things worth doing… ARE HARD!
Many things worth doing are hard, requiring a great deal of practice before you achieve mastery. … and practice matters I’ve worked in other fields where practice really mattered. I hated to practice exercises on trumpet as a kid, but … Continue reading
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No more schools
In Britain schools are now a “place for learning“. Good grief.
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Investigations Math
From Kitchen Table Math (go there to get the link to the letter)… In a December 19, 2008 letter to the editor of the Frederick News Post, Steve Wilson, a math professor from Johns Hopkins University, issues a warning “not … Continue reading
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Textbooks have their uses
One of Forster’s lab mates was completely lost. He offered to help her, starting by urging her to read the textbook and ignore the teacher. She went from a D to an A. And you know what? I’m married to … Continue reading
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Spoiled brats at school
Rachel Lucas on the just out of high school students who can’t adjust to the reality of college. “I don’t understand it! I studied for four hours!!!! God, what does it take to get a passing grade?” Oh, honey. You … Continue reading
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Making education “fun and easy” is NOT the answer
That’s what Joanne Jacobs concludes. Many middle-class U.S. parents pay for after-school enrichment, tutoring and SAT classes to give their kids an edge. We have “education parents” here. But not enough of them. And we’re addicted to the idea that … Continue reading
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Math is for nerds
Joanne Jacobs reports on math being uncool. As the father of two girls I found this factoid disappointing although not surprising… Girls, especially, are likely to underplay their math interests to avoid being labeled a nerd. This isn’t surprising either… … Continue reading
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Another math teacher “sees the light”
Another (small) blow against constructivist math. Concurrently, I’ve been reading more about the current state of the American educational system. A common theme seems to be how the progressive-constructivist philosophy has by and large supplanted the traditional, instructivist methods in … Continue reading
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Student suspension for anti-obama shirt
I’m with the school on this one. This is a learning environment, get the chip off your shoulder, employ one less lawyer and move on. Of course, I’m assuming the school would take the same action for an equivalent McCain … Continue reading
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Andrew Hallam
Adjunct Professor Andrew Hallam has changed his assignment. You can see the CBS Channel 4 video report here. Of course, I’m sure Andrew grades fairly. Ridiculing students in the classroom because they are Republican shows a total lack of class. … Continue reading
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Contradicting the fairy tale image of Sarah Palin
Good to see instructor Andrew Halem of Metro State College leading the way. I have little doubt there are plenty of Andre Halem Wannabees at the University of Colorado and Middle and High Schools across the country. “I was shocked, … Continue reading
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No homework, 7th grade Algebra
I’m deeply disappointed in the local Middle School where this philosophy has suddenly taken hold for all 7th grade math levels. I can only guess that it is related to budget issues and some type of agreement between teachers and … Continue reading
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Sarah Palin educated in public schools
Of Obama, Biden, McCain and Palin; Sarah Palin is the only one educated in public schools.
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Education Improvement
We won’t have any until we stop the BS. yes, of course it will take more than that. However, I believe improvement will be limited until the BS is stopped.
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Nashville schools teach students to understand math
Apparently this is a “new” idea. “When we found shortcomings, we went back and taught it again. We pulled kids for tutoring. I just break it down to little pieces of math and show (students) what they mean so they … Continue reading
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A view on Algebra homework
Hardly a scientific study and perhaps a slight conflict of interest, but the Mentor Products website has some common sense…. Mentor recognizes the significant efforts that are occurring in mathematics education in the United States. Mentor believes that additional emphasis … Continue reading
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Grrrr, more on Algebra homework
If homework isn’t useful, then why did my daughter have 14 pages of relatively tedious and repetitive math homework to do over the summer? Homework must be good for something, but apparently not when you have class everyday. Inquiring minds … Continue reading
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No homework
Well my 7th grader just returned from the 2nd day of Algebra I with “great news”. The teacher does not assign homework. Scientific studies you know. Color me very very disappointed. I’m particularly disappointed that the Principal of this school, … Continue reading
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Education Olympics
Joanne Jacobs reports that through three days of competition the United States hasn’t won a medal. This will haunt us one day, probably in the not too distant future.
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