Mathematical Sanity...We All Need It!

Twenty-five years ago, I did not hear discussions about the issue of mathematical sanity...but now, we even have a web site devoted to it. The reason....one perhaps would assume that evidence of mathematical insanity has surfaced! Unfortunately, it has....but things are not that clear-cut or logical.

Everyone knows (if someone doesn't, I doubt they are reading this web site) that mathematics education has become a battle ground of sorts...with people--teachers, administrators, parents, students, media, government leaders, textbooks, websites, YouTube videos, etc.--taking sides and drawing lines in the sand. And unfortunately, these lines often act like walls blocking communication, understanding, and compromise.

One web site that offers a significant amount of material...without getting vocal or issuing ultimatums is Mathematically Sane. The site's goal is to provide both current information and a forum about mathematics education reform...and thereby promote sanity as part of the decision process.