Read the actual text of the plans here [1], instead of an op-ed from a partisan in the culture wars. The FAQ is at [2] and directly responds to these characteri

Read the actual text of the plans here [1], instead of an op-ed from a partisan in the culture wars. The FAQ is at [2] and directly responds to these characterizations. They are not banning gifted & talented programs or advanced students taking accelerated courses. They are not taking calculus out of the curriculum. What they are doing is breaking up the classic staged path where you learn algebra for a year, then geometry for a year, then back to algebra / pre-calc for a year, maybe take statistics as an elective, etc. Instead, all branches of math will be taught in an integrated approach focused around applied problems. In fact, I think HN would appreciate the shift from focusing on pure numbers and classic formulas to more applied uses of math, including algorithms, probability, data collected and analyzed in charts, etc. From the Q&A: "To provide a more inclusive approach, the draft Mathematics Framework encourages the use of open, authentic, multi-dimensional tasks. This includes but is not limited to, learning mathematical ideas not only through numbers, but also through words, visuals, models, algorithms, multiple representations, tables, and graphs; from moving and touching; and from other representations. Studies show that when learning reflects the use of two or more of these means, the learning experience improves." [1] https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ma/cf/ https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ma/cf/ [2] https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ma/cf/mathfwfaqs.asp https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ma/cf/mathfwfaqs.asp