A back to basics approach for teaching math.
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As school board trustees we will
advocate for the following:
- We will reject any notion that the traditional teaching of mathematics in any way perpetuates "white supremacy" or "colonialism". To paraphrase, in Canadian K-12 math classrooms, 2+2=4 (always) and the emphasis on any mathematics problem will be on getting the correct answer.
- We will oppose any effort to incorporate "woke math" into the curriculum.
- We will fully support efforts to move away from discredited "Discovery Math" back to traditional formulas and memorization techniques that work. We will advocate for the teaching of "Traditional Math" along with math skills repetition and practice.
- We will advocate for the use of traditional hardcopy textbooks for all subjects as opposed to "online textbooks" which require students to read their contents or perform exercises using a computer or tablet screen. This is particularly important for mathematics, reading, and writing. We believe that performing mathematical exercises by hand using traditional pencil and paper offers cognitive advantages for students.
- We will oppose the use of calculators in younger K-8 grades while students are still building foundational level math skills.
It is worth noting the "woke" math teachers managed to get the wrong answer here... (17x19 = 323 and not 423)
