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Why MathematicallySane.com?

There are at least two sides to every issue, including the so-called "Math Wars."

  • For too long, however, the public has heard primarily from the side of the traditionalists. MathematicallySane.com has been developed to balance the equation.
  • For too long the case for reform has been unfairly characterized as "Fuzzy Math." MathematicallySane has been created to provide an alternative -- and more accurate -- view of reform by making a compelling case that changes in our nation's mathematics programs are imperative for our students' future success and for the economic health of our nation.
  • For too long there has been an insidious -- and often unanswered -- campaign to return mathematics instruction to the failed practices of the past. MathematicallySane has been developed to provide a broad array of evidence that reform initiatives have been successful and have raised student achievement in school districts across the country.

Accordingly, MathematicallySane's mission is to advocate -- broadly and persuasively -- for the rational reform of school mathematics. We seek to:

  • Help educators, citizens and policy-makers at all levels make a stronger case for better mathematics programs;
  • Gather and disseminate diverse success stories -- both anecdotal and data-based; and
  • Provide a forum for reform minded mathematics educators.

We have organized this information at http://MathematicallySane.com. We hope that you find this site supportive of your efforts to make mathematics work for ALL of America's students. Send us your ideas and your feedback at [email protected].

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What is Mathematically Sane?

We are a national grass-roots group of teachers, administrators, teacher educators, parents, and mathematicians who are concerned about the future of mathematics education. We are self-financed and have no affiliation with any other organization, either non-profit or for-profit.

Everyone interested in the reform of school mathematics is invited to join Mathematically Sane. Click on the "JOIN US" button at MathematicallySane.com or go directly to MathematicallySane.com/join.asp. Membership is free!

We are not publicizing the names of those organizing the effort in order to focus attention on the content rather than on the individuals involved.

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