The new mathematics, based on the idea of "constructivism," which emphasizes student-teacher interaction, self-expression, and an exploration of underlying principles, has been the norm in Taiwan elementary schools for five years now. Lately it has been coming under considerable fire. Many parents feel that children have actually retrogressed in their ability to do math.
強調師生互動、表達自我、回歸基礎的「建構式數學」，在小學全面實施五年後，最近成了砲火中心，起因是許多人發現孩子的計算能力退步了。