November 2001, Vol. 32, Issue 5
Searching and Researching
Edward A. Silver
Although debates
about whether, when, or how to teach students to divide common fractions seem
trivial in light of the events of September 11, the basic goal of providing
children all over the world with a high-quality mathematics education seems
no less important today than it did on September 10. Given the critical role
and importance of mathematical proficiency in influencing an individual's
chances for a productive life, perhaps this goal of researchers and other
professionals in mathematics education all over the world is today more
important than ever.
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