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134. Why Do We Still Teach People to Calculate?

People I (Mostly) Admire

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The Math War in California and Educational Tools: IXL Learning and Wolfram Research

This chapter explores the debate over incorporating data science into the high school math curriculum in California, contrasting the arguments of reformers advocating for relevancy and equity with traditionalists concerned about dumbing down the curriculum. It also highlights the benefits of IXL Learning for parents assisting with homework and delves into Wolfram Research's tools like Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha for computational assistance.

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