State superintendent: ga. Won’t require ‘funny math methods’

State superintendent: ga. Won’t require ‘funny math methods’

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Hear the broadcast version of this story. Georgia students could struggle to learn if teachers use “funny math methods.” That’s according to State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods, who recently wrote a column about Georgia’s math instruction. If you’ve been frustrated trying to help your young child with his math homework, you’re not alone. Superintendent Richard Woods says he hears that from parents a lot. And, he says, some teachers are using strategies that confuse a lot of adults. READ THIS STORY FOR FREE To continue reading, sign up for our newsletters and get unlimited access to WABE.org

Hear the broadcast version of this story. Georgia students could struggle to learn if teachers use “funny math methods.” That’s according to State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods, who


recently wrote a column about Georgia’s math instruction. If you’ve been frustrated trying to help your young child with his math homework, you’re not alone. Superintendent Richard Woods


says he hears that from parents a lot. And, he says, some teachers are using strategies that confuse a lot of adults. READ THIS STORY FOR FREE To continue reading, sign up for our


newsletters and get unlimited access to WABE.org