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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Missouri Education Watchdog: Where's The Math in Common Core Math Problems?

Missouri Education Watchdog: Where's The Math in Common Core Math Problems?:


Where's The Math in Common Core Math Problems?




Yesterday we linked an article about the stress on kindergartners because of Common Core standards.

Today we highlight Barry Garelick's article on 5th grade Math taught via Common Core standards.  From EdWeek and Developing the Habits of Mind for Algebraic Thinking:

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....a friend of mine who lives in Spokane directed me to the website of the Spokane school district, where theyposted a math problem at a meeting for teachers regarding best practices for teaching math.

The teachers were shown the following problem which was given to fifth graders.  They were to discuss the