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The Arc Approach A flat puzzle (tiling) with dozens or hundreds of identical pieces may sound a little dull and predictable. But what is MATHEMATICS by Dr. Joseph G. Rosenstein US K-12 mathematics has long been dominated by the notion that any … Joseph G. Rosenstein   It’s our pleasure to welcome Professor Joseph G. Rosenstein to the Math Blog. He is Distinguished  Emeritus Typical algorithms for doing square roots by hand require estimation. I have taught a different algorithm that does not rely on estimation communication and the promotion of mathematics in schools and to the general public. He can be mostly … Subtraction: What is “the” Standard Algorithm?   One common complaint amongst anti-reform pundits is that  progressive reform. ALAN SCHOENFELD: AT THE BOUNDARIES OF EFFECTIVE MATHEMATICS THINKING, TEACHING, AND LEARNING. Mathematics Thinking, Teaching, and Learning     Alan Schoenfeld is the Elizabeth and Edward Conner Professor of Education and … published on a 13th-century mathematician? When you’re Stanford University’s Keith Devlin (aka, NPR’s “The Math Guy”) … Models and Delving De*per Into Division   Last month, we unpacked the long-division procedure taught in American K-6 clas*rooms, tied it into the standard “long multiplication” algorithm, discussed issues … Many Eras     Dr. Keith Devlin is a co-founder and Executive Director of the university’s H-STAR institute, a co-founder … Thank you for subscribing. Please check your email to confirm your subscription.