Perhaps the most bizarre of all of the school restructuring programs in America is the teaching of mathematics. Math is an exact science loaded with absolutes. There can be no way to question the fact that certain numbers add up to specific totals. Geometric statements and reasons must lead to absolute conclusions. Today, however, math classes simply ignore math and talk about something else.
Any real problem solving is performed on a calculator.
Those who promote the new teaching method believe memorization is bad. Educrats don't seem too alarmed that many children may never learn basic math structure through this random approach to an exact science. There is no shortage of programs that teach children nothing. There were, however, no options for advanced students because there were no other math classes provided. Action Math is another example of the integrated math, science, health and physical education.