Bibliograph

The math myth, and other STEM delusions, Andrew Hacker

Type

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The math myth, and other STEM delusions, Andrew Hacker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The math myth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

891619009

Responsibility statement

Andrew Hacker

Sub title

and other STEM delusions

Summary

The Math Myth expands Hacker<U+2019>s scrutiny of many widely held assumptions, like the notions that mathematics broadens our minds, that mastery of azimuths and asymptotes will be needed for most jobs, that the entire Common Core syllabus should be required of every student. He worries that a frenzied emphasis on STEM is diverting attention from other pursuits and subverting the spirit of the country

Table Of Contents

The "M" in STEM -- A harsh and senseless hurdle -- Will plumbers need polynomials? -- Does your dermatologist use calculus? -- Gender gaps -- Does mathematics enhance our minds? -- The Mandarins -- The Common Core: one size fits all -- Discipline versus discovery -- Teaching, tracking, testing -- How not to treat statistics -- Numeracy 101

Target audience

adult

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