Designing Mathematics Standards in Agreement with Science
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| Title: | Designing Mathematics Standards in Agreement with Science |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hartman, JudithAnn R. (ORCID |
| Source: | International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education. 2023 18(3). |
| Availability: | International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education. Suite 124, Challenge House 616 Mitcham Road, CR0 3AA, Croydon, London, UK. Tel: +44-208-936-7681; e-mail: iejme@iejme.com; Web site: https://www.iejme.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Kindergarten Primary Education Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Standards, Kindergarten, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Tests, Memorization, Learning Processes, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Problem Solving, Short Term Memory, Educational Change, State Standards, Scientific Research, Comparative Education |
| ISSN: | 1306-3030 |
| Abstract: | To learn mathematics, historically students had no choice but to memorize fundamental facts and apply memorized algorithms. Since 1995 in the US, all states have adopted standards to govern K-12 mathematics instruction, and in most, standards have de-emphasized memorization and emphasized reasoning based on concepts. This change assumed the brain could reason in mathematics without relying on memorized knowledge. Scientists who study the brain have recently verified this assumption was mistaken. Due to stringent limitations in working memory (where the brain solves problems), mathematical problem-solving of any complexity requires applying well-memorized facts and procedures. A decade after the implementation of standards in most states, US young adults ranked last in testing in mathematics among 22 nations. Changes are proposed to state K-12 standards, which recent scientific research suggests would substantially improve student mathematics achievement. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1400178 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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