Hi members of the Beyond TERC message board. This board is broadly defined to include those who are coping with TERC math, those who are afterschooling, those...
beyondterc@yahoogroup...
Dec 2, 2006 6:05 am
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My third grader, who is getting TERC math, is now doing computerized drill. He told me that in one day (yesterday), he rose ten levels. I was excited, because...
Oh Catherine, don't get me started! Our schools are agenda-machines, and you bet they don't consult us first. But we actually have a lot of power as parents,...
This is an eclectic membership. You're here to get more informed, or to find out what all the fuss is about, or maybe you're here to get rid of TERC...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the beyondterc group: What brings you here to this board? o My child is bored with fuzzy math o My...
beyondterc@yahoogroup...
Dec 4, 2006 11:35 am
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Hi, I haven't posted in a while, but I enjoy reading everyone's comments. This year is the first that my daughter has taken standardized tests. I am anxious...
Our schools are agenda-machines, and you bet they don't consult us first. We¹re working on this here. It¹s not easy. The top-down, no-consultation model has...
Since money is available to buy only certain Reform Math Curriculums in Southwest Missouri, how do you combat this with your Curriculum Super? The parents of...
Hi  Can I ask a question? Your district is dividing kids into a constructivist track and a traditional track? Do you know how this came about? Do they see...
... Curriculums in Southwest Missouri, how do you combat this with your Curriculum Super? The parents of my students have not really been informed we are going...
Taxpaying citizens are not being informed that a double-blind experiment is being conducted in their district? Teachers are prohibited from doing what they...
I'm still distilling the whole "math wars" issue. Yesterday I met with our district's new math coordinator. It's coming together for me, slowly. Read my new...
In response to the recommendations on your blog: How does one "scientifically" test a new methodology or curricula before it is used on kids? What tests should...
I am not an advocate of black and white, either or, and polarized math instruction. I believe in balance and thoughtfulness. I notice that "traditional math...
Cristina Neuman
kcmneuman@...
Dec 9, 2006 4:07 pm
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It is a "war" because administrators in many districts are holding the extreme position that reform math is an excellent and well researched way to teach...
... traditional ... Catherine, My Superintendent and his Assistant (Curriculum director) see this as Inquiry Based instruction is the best way to teach period....
... informed ... district? ... Linda, I have already spoken personally to a few parents, but most won't want to do anything because we are keeping the...
I think I'm getting it now - the idea is that the district is keeping a traditional math track only to appease (certain?) teachers who object to the new...
I would like to know how much money my district will receive to buy the Reform Math Curriculum I must choose soon. The Ozarks Rural Systematic Initiative grant...
<I>You are being placated by your district because they have heard the news of how ugly this gets when word gets out and a critical mass of parents begins to...
<I>my Super was upset I mentioned what we planned to do on my web site. We already have a neighboring district upset over Connected Math and Everyday Math and...
I'm STRONGLY in favor of moving to a professional model - and it suddenly struck me: under the professional model, the teachers would have far more power. I...
Catherine, If you write a letter to your district or state and demand the info that you want under the "Freedom of Information Act" they have to give it to ...
... before ... You're right. I don't know. I've learned today that these tests are being done on our kids, without our knowledge. How do we test without...
There are some math forums I "listen in" on (barely). One is very nasty - with continuous insults to anyone in the "opposing" camp and a lot, lot of...
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