Chalk & Talk

Ep 15. Modern relevance in the math curriculum with Brian Conrad

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1. Promoting equal opportunities for all students is crucial in addressing disparities in outcomes in math education.
2. Advocating for more resources in elementary grades can better prepare students for success in higher-level math.
3. Diversifying industries and STEM fields requires giving kids more access to advanced math in high school.
4. Cutting down on advanced math education is not an effective solution to achieving equality in math outcomes.
5. Disparity gaps should not be used as a reason to stop teaching math, as this approach is absurd.
6. Certain policies in education can result in fake equity and not lead to improved outcomes.
7. Parental resources play a significant role in determining the success of students in an education system.
8. An opt-out system for accelerated math classes can lead to positive demographic outcomes.
9. A truly equitable public education system should be prioritized.

Highlights created by Olivier Chabot

The root causes of disparities in outcomes. Should we just stop teaching math?

18:17 • 52sec

Having everyone automatically opted in to advanced math was effective at reducing disparities.

21:31 • 2min