Veteran Math Teacher Punctures Myths Around Common Core | College and Career-Ready Standards for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Linda Gojak is tired of hearing adults and children alike lament, “I’m just not good at math.” She wants to put an end to teaching through rote understanding and memorized rules.

Gojak — who has four decades of experience as a classroom teacher, mathematics professor, and national education leader promoting quality math instruction — believes the new Common Core State Standards will awaken a rich appreciation for the subject among the most math-averse students.

Via Deb Gardner