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Category: How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class

Kafka Explains Math Education

A few cheery thoughts.

Ben Orlin Education, How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class 14 Comments June 1, 2021 2 Minutes

The Church of the Right Answer

Students worship the Right Answer because that god delivers.

Ben Orlin How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class 58 Comments February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 6 Minutes

Fearing the Unknown

Uncertainty is scary. It's also the birthplace of learning.

Ben Orlin How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class 14 Comments February 4, 2015 3 Minutes

The “Word Problem” Problem

To me, the very phrase “word problems” sounds bizarre. It’s like “food meals” or “page novels.”

Ben Orlin How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class 24 Comments January 28, 2015 3 Minutes

Are You a Dish-Washing Robot?

To see what math class is like for memorization-driven students, imagine that you’re a household robot.

Ben Orlin How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class 26 Comments January 21, 2015January 28, 2015 4 Minutes

Number Smoothies

Voila, you've got a solution, no thinking required!

Ben Orlin How to Avoid Thinking in Math Class 30 Comments January 14, 2015January 28, 2015 3 Minutes

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