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Monthly Archives: July 2012
What, No Algebra?
Why does it take a former political science professor to tell us what is patently obvious in the field of mathematics education? Andrew Hacker, a professor emeritus at Queens College and co-author of the “Higher Education? How Colleges Are Wasting … Continue reading
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Why Bill Gates Loves Sal Khan….
If you’ve been reading all the hoopla and criticisms of Khan Academy, you’ll know that Bill Gates referred to Khan as “the best teacher he’s ever seen.” This quote can be interpreted a couple of ways. Perhaps, it is a … Continue reading
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