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The Evidence for Building Thinking Classrooms is Weak
What does it mean to be research-based?
Jun 15, 2023 • 
Michael Pershan
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What is the most popular elementary math curriculum in the United States?
I did a survey, and it turns out nothing is really THAT popular.
Feb 7, 2023 • 
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Math Academy Wants To Supercharge Your Learning
A review of the online learning program
Feb 6 • 
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In Defense of Fussy Teaching
Someone's gotta defend it
Dec 20, 2024 • 
Michael Pershan
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56 Theses About Education, for Fun and Debate
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Dec 27, 2024 • 
Michael Pershan
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AI is Maybe Sometimes Better than Nothing
Reporting on that World Bank Nigeria paper
May 21 • 
Michael Pershan
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Mathematics and Reading are Different
On the Science of Mathematics
Sep 22, 2023 • 
Michael Pershan
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Teachers Love Theories
How to write a nonfiction bestseller
Aug 9, 2024 • 
Michael Pershan
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Learning Math is Learning Words
On connections across disciplines
Jul 3, 2024 • 
Michael Pershan
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Questions and Answers about Multiplication Fact Research
The research is more limited than you might think.
Mar 13, 2023 • 
Michael Pershan
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Why Schools Seem Dysfunctional
Well, they are.
Nov 28, 2023 • 
Michael Pershan
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Just How Helpful is Knowing Your Multiplication Facts?
A thought experiment
Mar 27, 2024 • 
Michael Pershan
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