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

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The key to diversifying STEM fields is by providing more access to advanced math in high school, rather than cutting everyone down. Addressing the root cause of the problem, such as advocating for more resources in elementary grades, can better prepare students for success in higher-level math. Instead of focusing on ideological arguments, promoting equal opportunities for all students is crucial. The suggestion that eliminating math education would eliminate gaps is absurd.

Join Anna Stokke in discussion with Dr. Brian Conrad, who is a math professor and director of undergraduate studies in math at Stanford. They discuss some modern-day applications of math, and he gives some advice for parents who wonder what type of math their kids should learn to be ready for a four-year college degree in STEM or other quantitative fields.

Listeners will receive an update on what happened with the California Math Framework since the two episodes featuring Jelani Nelson (Episodes 11 & 12). As well, Brian Conrad shares examples of the many false or misleading citations he found permeating a 1000-page draft copy of the CMF. The discussion of those findings illustrates how citation misrepresentation can lead to misunderstandings about math and data science among the general public.

This episode is a must-listen for parents, teachers, policy makers and anyone with an interest in math or education.

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