Name: Math class needs a makeover
Uploaded: 2010-05-13T08:23:00Z
Duration: 11 min 22 s
Description: Today's math curriculum is teaching students to expect -- and excel at -- paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skill more important than solving problems: formulating them. Dan Meyer shows classroom-tested math exercises that prompt students to stop and think.

Today's math curriculum is teaching students to expect -- and excel at -- paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skill more important than solving problems: formulating them. Dan Meyer shows classroom-tested math exercises that prompt students to stop and think.

Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover

Math class needs a makeover

Real-world math problems inspire patience and reasoning, transforming math education from rote learning to engaging problem-solving.

Bridging intuition with mathematical structure redefines math learning, fostering in students a deeper understanding and retention.

By reimagining math problems, educators can cultivate a generation of thinkers eager to solve the world's complex challenges.