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S4E3: Christian Bokhove on domain knowledge, generic skills and the maths wars

Rethinking Education

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The 'Math Wars' and the Importance of Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge

This chapter delves into the conflict known as the 'math wars' in mathematics education and highlights the significance of both procedural and conceptual knowledge. The speaker discusses the reemergence of this divide on social media and emphasizes the need to focus on when to prioritize each type of knowledge, rather than engaging in binary debates.

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