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I’m Oak Norton. Dr. E.D. Hirsch is a brilliant educator. Several years ago he wrote a book called, “The Schools We Need and Why We Don’t Have Them.” This book lists the findings of major educational research projects and compares them to today’s curricula.
In discussing “new” math programs where children construct their own learning such as Investigations Math being used in the Alpine School District and being pushed on other districts in the state, Dr. Hirsch says, “experience has shown that ‘discovery learning’ is the least effective method in the teacher’s repertory.” (page 246)
He also states “Saxon math’s approach is reasonably close to what research is telling us about how students learn--much closer, than are the progressive methods advocated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.” (page 131)
Dr. Hirsch has done the research. Sign the petition at TeachUtahKids.com to get rid of Investigations math. Speak with your school board to prevent them from implementing this program in your district and again, please sign the petition at TeachUtahKids.com. |
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