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The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions
Andrew Hacker
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Description for The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions
Hardcover. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 218 x 28. Weight in Grams: 442.
The Math Myth expands on Andrew Hacker's scrutiny of some widely held assumptions: that mathematics broadens our minds; that mastery of arcane concepts - cosine, logarithms, the area of a sphere - will be needed for most jobs; that the Common Core's single format should be required of every student. He worries that a frenzied emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is diverting resources from other pursuits and subverting the spirit of the country.
The Math Myth expands on Andrew Hacker's scrutiny of some widely held assumptions: that mathematics broadens our minds; that mastery of arcane concepts - cosine, logarithms, the area of a sphere - will be needed for most jobs; that the Common Core's single format should be required of every student. He worries that a frenzied emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is diverting resources from other pursuits and subverting the spirit of the country.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The New Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781620970683
SKU
V9781620970683
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99-15
About Andrew Hacker
Andrew Hacker is the author of ten books, including The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions (The New Press) and the New York Times bestseller Two Nations. He teaches at Queens College and lives in New York City.
Reviews for The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions
Praise for The Math Myth: "Not one to decelerate, at 86 [Hacker] is doing nothing less than taking on the mathosphere." —New York Times Education Life "In the meantime, it's probably a good idea to give students multiple math pathways toward high school and college graduation—some less challenging than others. If we don't, we'll be punishing kids for ... Read more