The Math Myth
And Other Stem Delusions

Let me get this out of the way right off the bat: This book has a plethora of semantics errors. The fact that Hacker does not have a background in mathematics education is obvious to anyone who does. Now, that being said, there are many good, valid points in this book. He just doesn't know how to art......more

Hacker has an interesting hypothesis. He wants to change the instruction of mathematics in school. In fact he wants to emphasize arithmetic and have mathematics for STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) students. As a person who struggled in arithmetic but excelled in mathematics I find this......more

Though now a bit out of date, this remains an essential text. It makes points that should be common sensical but are seen as anything but. They include 1. Not every child can be good at math. 2. Many, many children are facing unnecessary hardship because we're trying to force them to be good at math. 3......more

Good, little repetitive if one is used to consuming books and podcasts like Freakanomics. Essentially lays out the case not to eliminate math, but just we shouldn't emphasize high level math so much in grade school and high school. High level in this case being beyond first year algebra. One thing I a......more

This book should be required reading for every teacher at every level of our education system. Arithmetic is necessary for an enlightened citizenry. Algebra and Geometry might make you a more critical thinker. Calculus could save you from intellectual rot. But requiring ALL prospective college stude......more