The "Parrot Math" Attack on Memorization
Constructivist math educators regularly cite Parrot Math by Thomas C. O'Brien. Although this paper promotes constructivist "activity-based" learning over direct instruction, it's primary claim to fame is the open hostility to memorization. Professor O'Brien rejects &quo...
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Nonpartisan Education Group
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Nonpartisan Education Review |
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| Online Access: | http://www.nonpartisaneducation.org/Review/Reviews/v9n1.html |