Challenging the Perception of Algorithms in Math Education

In this episode, Sam is joined by two separate guests. Sarah Powell (University of Texas) describes the origins and aims of the Science of Math efforts, and Rachel Lambert (University of California, Santa Barbara) shares some critiques and concerns about the Science of Math as it is currently instantiated.

Introduction (0:00:00)
Origins with Sarah (0:03:12)
Critiques with Rachel (0:22:26)
Responses with Sarah (1:10:42)

• The Science of Math website https://www.thescienceofmath.com/
• Sarah's professional webpage
• Rachel's professional webpage
• Rachel's NCTM webinar https://www.nctm.org/online-learning/Webinars/Details/686 

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