"The main component of each lesson is a hands-on investigation in which students explore mathematical concepts. Other components of lessons include sharing and comparing thinking, group and class discussions, and making connections to other topics within and outside of mathematics. The final component of every lesson is a reflection piece in which students write about or discuss the mathematics they have been studying."
Reportedly, Alaska has very liberal homeschool laws. You can even get money from the state for your homeschooling expenses. You might want to look into this.
Seriously, you might also want to look to see if you can partial homeschool or opt out of the math curriculum and teach math yourself.
In Minnesota, a state law allows us to do this.
I think for some kids this is preferable to trying to struggle through the junk they get at school AND do math the way we want it done at home at night. Twice as much work for them (not fun). And lots of confusion.
Vic, as far as homeschooling goes, that is a nonstarter for me. I am in the AF and my wife is a nurse. We simply dont have enough time to homeschool... we barely managed to remediate.
Rory, we're nothing if not resourceful, right? Have you checked out Anchorage charter schools? I also noted that Kumon has seems to have two sites in Anchorage. Hm.
Be very worried. Didn't we talk about this before? I don't have time now to search.
ReplyDeleteTaking a quick look at the page you linked to, I'd be worried even if steveh hadn't said so.
ReplyDeleteI didn't actually count, but I think the constructivist edubabble word percentage on that page is as high as I've seen anywhere.
Should I be worried?
ReplyDeleteI don't know. Does this worry you?
"The main component of each lesson is a hands-on investigation in which students explore mathematical concepts. Other components of lessons include sharing and comparing thinking, group and class discussions, and making connections to other topics within and outside of mathematics. The final component of every lesson is a reflection piece in which students write about or discuss the mathematics they have been studying."
-Mark Roulo
Be afraid.
ReplyDeleteBe very afraid.
(I don't know anything about Mathscape, but "Seeing and Thinking Mathematically" is almost all I need to know...)
ReplyDeleteReportedly, Alaska has very liberal homeschool laws. You can even get money from the state for your homeschooling expenses. You might want to look into this.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you might also want to look to see if you can partial homeschool or opt out of the math curriculum and teach math yourself.
In Minnesota, a state law allows us to do this.
I think for some kids this is preferable to trying to struggle through the junk they get at school AND do math the way we want it done at home at night. Twice as much work for them (not fun). And lots of confusion.
Ok... I am officially scared.
ReplyDeleteVic, as far as homeschooling goes, that is a nonstarter for me. I am in the AF and my wife is a nurse. We simply dont have enough time to homeschool... we barely managed to remediate.
Rory, we're nothing if not resourceful, right? Have you checked out Anchorage charter schools? I also noted that Kumon has seems to have two sites in Anchorage. Hm.
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