EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 58 MIN
Debate 37 - Dump the Algorithms?
from DebateMath Podcast · host Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
Text us your thoughts!Math is full of algorithms. These are generalized procedures or sets of rules to be followed in solving problems of a given type. From the standard algorithms for subtraction and long division in elementary school all the way to the distance formula and the quadratic formula in high school, algorithms are a part of the mathematics curriculum. However, some may ask: should we be teaching students these methods, or should we Dump the Algorithms?Pam Harris’s website: mathisfigureoutable.com Follow Pam Harris on social media: @pwharrisVanessa Vakharia’s website: maththerapy.comFollow Vanessa Vakharia (aka The Math Guru) on social media: @TheMathGuruListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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Text us your thoughts! Math is full of algorithms. These are generalized procedures or sets of rules to be followed in solving problems of a given type. From the standard algorithms for subtraction and long division in elementary school all the way to the distance formula and the quadratic formula in high school, algorithms are a part of the mathematics curriculum. However, some may ask: should we be teaching students these methods, or should we Dump the Algorithms? Pam Harris’s website: math...
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