Comment on "But It Doesn't Mean Anything" – A demonstration of the value of computer codeparentComments−etler12yI agree with you for a middle or high school level course, but I would hope a teacher could wrap their heads around a 5-7 year old level explanation of algorithms if they're capable of teaching math.−btilly12yBased on informal asking, most teachers who are supposed to be teaching fractions cannot figure out whether 2/3 is bigger than 3/5 or vice versa.Given that fact, I am not optimistic about what you hope.−etler12yIf that's the case, I don't believe dumbing down the curriculum to the lowest common denominator of teachers is the solution to the problem.
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I agree with you for a middle or high school level course, but I would hope a teacher could wrap their heads around a 5-7 year old level explanation of algorithms if they're capable of teaching math.
Based on informal asking, most teachers who are supposed to be teaching fractions cannot figure out whether 2/3 is bigger than 3/5 or vice versa.
Given that fact, I am not optimistic about what you hope.
If that's the case, I don't believe dumbing down the curriculum to the lowest common denominator of teachers is the solution to the problem.