Why Moving Ahead in Math Isn’t Always the Right Move Jon Star

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Apr 1, 202600:25:53Education

00:00 The case for rethinking how we challenge advanced math students 00:49 Why focus on high-performing students during a time of learning recovery 01:09 The tradeoff: prioritizing struggling students vs. supporting adv...

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