Psychology Today – Maclen Stanley
“Within the last few years, it has become increasingly popular for educators, social scientists, and even politicians to question the necessity of an education in mathematics. In his popular 2016 book, The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions, Andrew Hacker advocates for the removal of algebra and calculus from high school and college curriculums. Hacker’s position is largely premised on the idea that few professionals, other than perhaps mathematicians and engineers, actually use advanced math in their day-to-day work.” (more)