Students worship the Right Answer because that god delivers.
The Church of the Right Answer
Category: How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class
Fearing the Unknown
Uncertainty is scary. It's also the birthplace of learning.
The “Word Problem” Problem
To me, the very phrase “word problems” sounds bizarre. It’s like “food meals” or “page novels.”
Are You a Dish-Washing Robot?
To see what math class is like for memorization-driven students, imagine that you’re a household robot.
Number Smoothies
Voila, you've got a solution, no thinking required!