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Summer math class: Using humor to illustrate the truth of K-12 public education

By Laurie H. Rogers

This page contains the Laurie Rogers 2014 Summer Math Class -- a series of math problems that use algebra, "real-world application," satire and humor to illustrate various realities in K-12 public education.

If you would like to participate by offering a math exercise or by correcting or enhancing an exercise presented here, please wrote to me at wlroge@comcast.net .


Problem #1: Calculate the # of administrators vs. the # of qualified math teachers

Problem #2: Solving division problems: long division vs. partial quotients method

Problem #3: Calculate the long-term effect of constructivism and fuzzy math programs

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