Math teacher Gary Rubinstein gives five reasons why the Illustrative Math curriculum mandate in NYC is destined to flop.
Starting this September, nearly every Algebra teacher in New York City is expected to follow a new curriculum called ‘Illustrative Math.’ This is part of a $34 million investment in a program calle…
WHY do they think this is a problem that can be solved through a one-time purchase of a "new teaching method" --
I realize that there isn't the funding to do the things that might actually work:
* Decrease class size
* Attract and retain more experienced teachers
* Provide better administrative support. For example it can be hard to contact parents because databases are not kept up to date.
* Make schools more integral to communities with clubs, arts and sports.
@futurebird @phonner a new platform/curriculum without support or plan to transition from the current system is the opposite of "Attract and retain more experienced teachers"
I recognize all these points from discussions with teachers year after year
Patrick Honner
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