Dr. Nhung Tran-Davies has made great progress in Alberta. There is still more work to be done but this is a positive first step!
University of Alberta mathematics professor John Bowman said the curriculum changes are a positive step, but those standard math algorithms should be mandatory. Personalized strategies can be useful, but algorithms are important technical tools that allow students to move on to higher-level math, Bowman said.
Edmonton Journal: Critics, ATA applaud minister’s revisions to Alberta math curriculum