Why Johnny can't do math (but has a nice calculator)

Everyday Mathematics is a method for making sure that children are all equally ignorant of how to do math. That's one way to equalize test scores. Not everyone is happy with this, but there are some supporters. [Link]

The Case for Everyday Mathematics is made by Andy Isaacs of the University of Chicago Mathematics Project in response to Barry Garelick’s critique.

Isaacs writes:

The highly efficient paper-and-pencil algorithms that have been traditional in the U.S. may no longer be the best algorithms for children in today’s technologically demanding world. Today’s elementary school children will be in the workforce well into the second half of the 21st century and the school mathematics curriculum should reflect the technological age in which they will live, work, and compete.

Read the comments. Lots of anger from parents. No wonder there is such an increase in tutoring services, they need them to make up for what they're not learning.