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391. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up
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391. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up

Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wants to get rid of the “geometry sandwich” and instead have kids learn what they really need in the modern era: data fluency.

Freakonomics Radio

October 3, 201945m 48s

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Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wants to get rid of the “geometry sandwich” and instead have kids learn what they really need in the modern era: data fluency.


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stephen j. dubnerfreakonomics radiodubner productionsstitchermathsteve levitt