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The website contains many articles and reviews outlining the new context-based and constructivist math programs, many of which were funded by the National Science Foundation. These are nearly all based on the Principles And Standards For School Mathematics created by the
National Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics .

Many of the problems claimed by Mathematically Correct are that traditional methods and concepts are omitted, or replaced by entirely new terminology. In the case of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project , for example, reports are presented where students claim that they entered college entirely unprepared for college level courses. Other programs given poor ratings include Dale Seymour Publications (TERC) Investigations in Number, Data, and Space and Everyday Learning Everyday Mathematics.


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  • Singapore Math Textbooks used in high-scoring nation of Singapore

  • Saxon Math Adds problems solving and multiple skills instead of rejecting instruction of basic skills

  • Modern Curriculum Press Inexpensive simple textbook popular with homeschoolers.



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  • MathematicallyCorrect.com which is "devoted to the concerns raised by parents and scientists about the invasion of our schools by the New-New Math and the need to restore basic skills to math education".