Missouri Education Watchdog: Fifth Grade Traditional Math Problem vs Common Core Math Problem.

Missouri Education Watchdog: Fifth Grade Traditional Math Problem vs Common Core Math Problem.:

Fifth Grade Traditional Math Problem vs Common Core Math Problem.

by stlgretchen

2 + 2 = 4 is not a good enough answer in Common Core. Students will not get full credit unless they analyze, evaluate and create.

Diane Ravitch featured an article comparing a traditional math problem to a common core math problem.  She writes:

The New York State United Teachers urged the state education department to slow down the rush