Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover

The video discusses the challenges of teaching math in the U.S., highlighting issues with current methods that fail to engage students in meaningful problem-solving. It critiques traditional textbooks and emphasizes the importance of real-life applications and student involvement in problem formulation. The speaker advocates for using multimedia and encouraging student intuition to redefine math problems and improve engagement. The video concludes by urging stakeholders to demand better math curricula to develop patient problem solvers.

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