[Fsuteachgrads] Excellent Article Around Bias in Mathematics

[John McMahon]

It is an excellent article. Tracking has been historically used to restrict minority access to rigorous mathematical education. Is tracking inherently evil? I don't believe so, nor do I think that was the point of the article. I believe the anecdote between the author and his guidance counselor illustrate the importance of seeking student (and family) input on the student's education goals. But student's are instead tracked predominantly based upon test scores, which are biased.
Best,
John
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Subject: Re: [Fsuteachgrads] Excellent Article Around Bias in Mathematics


Interesting. Of course, I thought the author was a woman, with a name like Robin. So I was thinking women are biased against in math. But same difference, I realized, when I saw his picture at the end.


On 8/3/2020 10:19 AM, Cindy Dyar via Fsuteachgrads wrote:
Hi Graduates,

I hope you will take the time to read this very short article by Robin Wilson, which centers around the biases that exist in mathematics educations.  This also applies to science education, especially since many schools place students in science courses based on how they are "tracked" mathematically.

I also hope this finds you safe and well!

Best,
Cindy




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