Barry Garelick
@BarryGarelick
I write about math education. My book "Traditional Math" is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Math-effective-strategy-teachers/dp/1915261546
"It’s important to explore a different teaching style, where Ts ask Ss to invent their own ways to do problems, & ... where Ss are responsible for creating approaches." How's that worked out for the last 3 decades? @mikesully97 @MrZachG @BrankinMomma13 @ToddTruitt76508
Texas State Board of Education brought me in today to testify about #math education and curriculum! I was impressed! They brought some students to testify first, representing a range of levels in math, all the way to very high end. Board was compassionate about everyone, and…
"I have seen firsthand how Ss and educators thrive when given opportunities to engage with authentic, relevant math content." Me too; which is why I use Dolciani's 1962 algebra book. ...Oh, not what you meant? edsource.org/2025/californi… @mikesully97 @rastokke @RCsEvilTwin @MrZachG
"Practical ideas for raising expectations, increasing complexity, giving appropriate support and guidance, creating open-ended choices and projects, and much more." No. @RCsEvilTwin @mikesully97 @MrZachG @BrankinMomma13 @Laocooncitheron @sandstorms
Going out on a limb here, but I'm going to say no. @rastokke @RCsEvilTwin @MrZachG @AltB56073878 @BrankinMomma13 @mikesully97 @Laocooncitheron
"He then asks Ss to read the question a second time and pay attention to what numbers stand out." What about numbers that aren't directly stated in the problem? edweek.org/teaching-learn… @ToddTruitt76508 @rastokke @RCsEvilTwin @BrankinMomma13 @mikesully97 @AltB56073878
Remarks from Jim Milgram, math prof emeritus, on Common Core; delivered in 2015. Prescient views; starts with how CC defines "rigor" and goes on from there. c-span.org/clip/public-af… @mikemalione @rastokke @RCsEvilTwin @BrankinMomma13 @JonMHenderson1 @amandavande1 @MrZachG
Where I stopped reading: "Whether a S is a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner, Rashida ensures they have the resources necessary to understand and appreciate the numbers." kron4.com/business/press… @AltB56073878 @rastokke @tombennett71 @RCsEvilTwin @MrZachG @mikesully97
There are no words. @amandavande1 @rastokke @AltB56073878 @MrZachG @Laocooncitheron @BrankinMomma13 @mikesully97 @JonMHenderson1 @RCsEvilTwin
"The idea that 100% of all Ss must understand 100% of all the concepts behind 100% of all procedures is 100% unrealistic, misguided, and damaging." barrygarelick.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-… @rastokke @AltB56073878 @C_Hendrick @brian_poncy @RCsEvilTwin @ToddTruitt76508 @mikesully97 @MrZachG
"The book describes how to balance individualized learning (using Khan Academy and high-quality workbooks) with unusually effective, highly structured, and compelling group discovery." Call me crazy, but "no". @rastokke @AltB56073878 @MrZachG @amandavande1 @BrankinMomma13
From Chairman @RCsEvilTwin : "While reformers talk about disconnected facts, they fail to see that they cause disconnected understanding. This is understanding in a mind that is not filled with pertinent facts." @BrankinMomma13 @ToddTruitt76508 @AltB56073878 @MrZachG @mikesully97
I'm guessing it's not about giving Ss the necessary instruction for them to succeed which breeds motivation. @NathanielRSwain @BrankinMomma13 @rastokke @C_Hendrick @ErinCKing @erickalenze @MrZachG @nsachdeva2019 @RCsEvilTwin @ToddTruitt76508
Seriously? @rastokke @amandavande1 @RCsEvilTwin @MrZachG @erickalenze @sandstorms @ErinCKing @oliviajune82 @BrankinMomma13 @AltB56073878
"Reframe deficit thinking to recognize opportunities and to embrace challenges", "Create a collaborative culture that promotes innovation and teamwork" Don't think so. @erickalenze @Laocooncitheron @AltB56073878 @rastokke @MrZachG @amypento @ToddTruitt76508 @JonMHenderson1
"The recommended materials should also ... include the instructional strategies reflected in the 2023 Calif Math Framework to promote every S’s access to grade-level content." Well that's your problem right there. edsource.org/2025/californi… @mikemalione @rastokke @MrZachG
"A blueprint to help you stop "teaching" and start designing learning ..." Thanks, but I have to wash my hair. @rastokke @AltB56073878 @RCsEvilTwin @ToddTruitt76508 @MrZachG @ErinCKing @erickalenze @NathanielRSwain @BrankinMomma13
"The teaching and learning of fractions has been associated with rote memorization. But this mechanical approach to instruction...has resulted in a failure of understanding." I'll skip it, thanks. @RCsEvilTwin @rastokke @MrZachG @erickalenze @BrankinMomma13
"By framing explicit teaching as a mandatory, one-size-fits-all solution, ..." Um... "current discourse undermines Ts’ ... ability to select and adapt methods to suit different learners and contexts." Uh... asta.edu.au/asta-position-… @greg_ashman @MrZachG @rastokke @brian_poncy
