Math

Math eludes many students and educators have tried new math a number of times over the years but math scores are not rising. They are particularly concerned about the racial gap. The latest version comes from Oregon where they say that the way math is taught is racist and represents white supremacy. One of the concerns is the focus on getting the right answer. "Upholding the idea that there are always right and wrong answers perpetuate objectivity as well as fear of open conflict." They describe "the belief that there is such a thing as being objective or ‘neutral'" -- as a characteristic of White supremacy. Math is difficult for many people. It is not uncommon to see talking heads on TV when presented with even a simple math problem announce that math was not their strong point and ask someone else to figure it out.