Education: ‘Deeper discussion’

Re: “Checking our math” (Oct. 19, Opinion): Barbara Oakley’s article “Checking our math” makes many generalizations, oversimplifies mathematics instruction and raises questions. What evidence is there of wrong answers being rewarded? Saying that “expli…

October 24, 2025
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Education: Math and the natural world

Re: “Checking our math” (Oct. 19, Opinion): I wish to reinforce the author’s exhortation to take a scientific look at how math is taught. I am a docent at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery and have led many hundreds of visitors on tours of the facility, foc…

October 24, 2025
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