[Grem] A matematika továbbra is rasszista

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A matematika továbbra is rasszista

Kuruc, 2021.05.02.
https://kuruc.info/r/6/227906/


A matematika továbbra is rasszista az amerikai liberálisok szerint, ezért Virginia államban azt 
tervezi a tanigazgatás, hogy eltörli az emelt szintű matematikaoktatást - szemlézi a Fox News 
hírét[*] az Alapjogokért Központ.

A tervek szerint minden gyereknek egészen a tizenegyedik osztályig – ami a magyar középiskolai 
negyedik osztálynak felel meg – egységes csoportokban kell tanulni a matematikát. Ez azt 
jelenti, hogy a tehetséges gyerekeket nem lehet külön csoportba szervezni.

A matematika tantárgy témakörében is terveznek némi változtatást: a hatóság szeretné, ha a tantárgy

     „a számolás helyett inkább a kommunikációra és az egymással való kapcsolatokra koncentrálna”.

Valóban, egyáltalán minek számolni tanulni a matematikaórán, nem igaz? Biztos jó hatással lesz 
ez a már így is „elképesztő” teljesítményt nyújtó állami oktatási rendszerükre? Habár konkrét 
indokot nem fogalmaztak meg, hogy miért akarják bevezetni ezt a kilúgozott matematika oktatást, 
de sejthető.

Nemrég derült ki ugyanis, hogy

     az emelt csoportokban túlnyomó többségben fehér, illetve ázsiai tanulók vannak, és kevesebb 
fekete.

Ebből persze az okos liberális döntéshozók azonnal leszűrték, hogy a matematika rasszista. Így 
tehát ahelyett, hogy az oktatás színvonalát növelnék, a tehetséges, ámbár szegény gyerekek 
esélyét is elveszik, hogy sikeresek lehessenek, hiszen ugyanannyira nem fognak tanítani nekik 
sem semmit, mint kevésbé tehetséges társaiknak. Mindezt persze az egyenlőség jegyében akarják 
meglépni.

Kapcsolódó:
- Oregoni minisztérium (!): a matematika rasszista, az osztályozás pedig a fehér felsőbbrendűség 
megnyilvánulása
- Már nem csak a matematika hirdeti a fehér felsőbbrendűséget: helyesen írni is rasszizmus

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Virginia moving to eliminate all accelerated math courses before 11th grade as part of 
equity-focused plan

Fox News, 2021.04.22.-- Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-accelerated-math-courses-equity


State says framework includes 'differentiated instruction' catered to the needs of the child

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is moving to eliminate all accelerated math options 
prior to 11th grade, effectively keeping higher-achieving students from advancing as they 
usually would in the school system.

Loudoun County school board member Ian Serotkin posted about the change via Facebook on Tuesday. 
According to Serotkin, he learned of the change the night prior during a briefing from staff on 
the Virginia Mathematics Pathway Initiative (VMPI).

"[A]s currently planned, this initiative will eliminate ALL math acceleration prior to 11th 
grade," he said. "That is not an exaggeration, nor does there appear to be any discretion in how 
local districts implement this. All 6th graders will take Foundational Concepts 6. All 7th 
graders will take Foundational Concepts 7. All 10th graders will take Essential Concepts 10. 
Only in 11th and 12th grade is there any opportunity for choice in higher math courses."

His post included a chart with what appeared to be set math courses for 2022-2030.

School Board Vice Chair Atoosa Reeser similarly expressed concern on Facebook, pointing to 
Serotkin's post. "Please see my colleague’s post regarding a new initiative by the VDOE," she 
said. "The ability to accelerate math at the schools in the Algonkian district has been a 
well-appreciated option for many students. Please keep a lookout for an information item to be 
on the Board agenda in the near future, which I will share in my Weekly Work-Up."

The plan for implementing these ideas in various school districts is unclear. While Virginia has 
maintained that school districts have discretion, Serotkin said on Facebook that the county was 
restricted. In response to a question about whether the county had to adopt the framework he 
mentioned, Serotkin said: "I asked that exact question last night," referring to Monday's 
meeting. "It is a requirement from the state and we have to adopt it."

VDOE did not immediately respond when asked about Serotkin's comment.

During a webinar posted on YouTube in December, a member of the "essential concepts" committee 
claimed that the new framework would exclude traditional classes like Algebra 1 and Geometry.

Committee member Ian Shenk, who focused on grades 8-10, said: "Let me be totally clear, we are 
talking about taking Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 – those three courses that we've known and 
loved ... and removing them from our high school mathematics program, replacing them with 
essential concepts for grade eight, nine, and 10."

Shenk also clarified that under the framework, everyone in eighth grade would take "essential 
concepts 8."

"So think about Grade 8, all of our students will be in a heterogeneously-grouped class and 
taking essential concepts 8 at the same time," he said. VDOE didn't respond when asked by Fox 
News about this, either.

Shenk did say that the concepts courses wouldn't eliminate algebraic ideas but rather interweave 
multiple strands of mathematics throughout the courses. Those included data analysis, 
mathematical modeling, functions and algebra, spatial reasoning and probability.

VDOE spokesperson Charles Pyle indicated to Fox News that the courses would allow for at least 
some variation depending on students' skill level. "Differentiated instruction means providing 
instruction that is catered to the learning needs of each child (appropriate levels of challenge 
and academic rigor)," Pyle said.

VIRGINIA EXPLORES PLAN TO END ADVANCED DIPLOMAS: 'EQUITABLY SERVING THE NEEDS...OF ALL VIRGINIA 
LEARNERS

On VDOE's website, the state features an infographic that indicates VMPI would require 
"concepts" courses for each grade level. It states various goals like "[i]mprove equity in 
mathematics learning opportunities," "[e]mpower students to be active participants in a 
quantitative world," and "[i]dentify K-12 mathematics pathways that support future success."

The changes were just the latest of many to prompt concern from parents in the state, which has 
seen in-fighting over controversial ideas surrounding equity and race.

A Loudoun parent who spoke on the condition of anonymity worried that the changes would "lower 
standards for all students in the name of equity."

VIRGINIA TEACHER SAYS CRITICAL RACE THEORY HAS DAMAGED COMMUNITY AS FRUSTRATED PARENTS DEMAND CHANGE

"These changes will have a profound impact on  students who excel in STEM related curriculum, 
weakening our country's ability to compete in a global marketplace for years to come," the 
parent told Fox News on Thursday.

Ian Prior, a Loudoun parent and former Trump administration official, similarly panned the move 
as a way to "stifle advancement for gifted students and set them back as they prepare for 
advanced mathematics in college. This is critical race theory in action and parents should be 
outraged."

Pyle didn't provide an immediate answer to concerns that the new model would hold kids back. 
It's unclear how exactly the differentiation would occur. When asked for more details, Pyle 
said, "Differentiated instruction is designed to provide the appropriate levels of challenge and 
academic rigor for each student."

The changes come as the state also considered eliminating advanced high school diplomas in an 
attempt to improve equity.

In a lengthy statement to Fox News, Pyle touted the changes as an avenue to "deeper learning."


"For many years, parents and the system have valued and rewarded speed via acceleration and 
'covering content' rather than depth of understanding. The Virginia Mathematics Pathway 
Initiative shifts to a focus on and value for deeper learning through differentiated instruction 
on grade level that will promote student development of critical thinking, authentic application 
and problem solving skills," Pyle said.

CALIFORNIA PROMOTES 'DISMANTLING RACISM IN MATHEMATICS' GUIDANCE IN DRAFT FOR STATEWIDE FRAMEWORK

Pyle added that VMPI "aims to support increased differentiated learning opportunities within a 
heterogeneous learning environment, that will promote greater access to advanced mathematical 
learning for all students before high school graduation.

"Shifting to deeper learning through differentiated instruction, implementation of VMPI will 
promote student development of critical thinking, authentic application and problem solving skills.

"Offering an inclusive learning environment that engages and challenges students of varied 
levels of understanding and different interests will be a focus of the common mathematics 
pathways proposed in grades K-10 ... These pathways seek to restructure mathematics education by 
focusing instruction on reasoning, real world problem solving, communication and connections 
while shifting away from an emphasis on computation and routine problem practice."

Later in the statement, he adds: "VMPI implementation teams continue to work on addressing these 
considerations while moving forward to improve equity in mathematics opportunities for all 
students. VMPI Community meetings being offered this spring are intended to provide initial 
information regarding the initiative, but also be a venue in which feedback can be collected."

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It's unclear how these changes would affect each school district, but VDOE said it's currently 
gathering feedback regarding public concerns.

"The VMPI implementation team (VDOE, college and university staff, and school division staff) is 
currently working to seek feedback to help ensure local implementation practices address 
concerns like the shift from acceleration to deeper learning," said Pyle.


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