Eric Gaze
Teaching Quantitative Reasoning: A Better Context for Algebra
Bowdoin College
editorial questions preeminence algebra mathematics curriculumthe gatc geometry algebra trigonometry calculus sequence abandons fundamental middle school math topics necessary quantitative literacy standard superabundance algebra taught abstract fosters math phobia supports culturally acceptable stance math relevant everyday lifealthough gatc seen pipeline stem science technology engineering mathematics mistake think objective producing quantitatively literate citizens odds creating scientists engineersthe goal must create curriculum addresses quantitative reasoning needs students providing meaningful engagement mathematics simultaneously develop quantitative literacy spark interest stem fieldsin view curriculum could based foundation proportional reasoning leading higherorder quantitative reasoning via modeling including algebraic reasoning problem solving statistical literacy exploration study data