Thread by @Laurie_Rubel

the trolls appear and it's due to this guy once again directing them towards me.

this time, they're bothered by this statement, which was liked by a whopping 3 people

https://twitter.com/Laurie_Rubel/status/1339662180128534528?s=20

that thread:

Q: "We value the journey in so many subjects in school. Why are we so focused on answers in math?"

My Answer: Math functions as a gatekeeper, and so focuses on who answers correctly and quickest. if you change that approach to math, then you might open the gates.

and a bit later: "what happens if radical change implies that “we” (and here I mean wt ppl) get out of the way, take less space, and make amends? ppl rally around access and conceptual understanding but not so much around dismantling white supremacy and its relationship w math"

LOL 😂 at that point, the OG question-asker said, "This feels like an opportunity for me to talk less and listen more."

The defenders of white supremacy (or is it math?) also want a word with me about that statement.

But then OG person continues: "We (my colleagues and I) have been considering how we can better support access and equity in math. If you're open to it, I'd love to chat in realtime about this. Please DM and we can set something up."

WAIT WHAT? I mean, what the serious what???

all i could do was politely suggest that they read papers I've written. alas, the man prefers links, titles of papers are not enough. And now the Cobra Kai Captain Underpants crew is coming at me over this thread? People. Hilarious. And so fucking sad all at once.

#takebackmath #MathEquity #mathed #iteachmath

as for the label of "2+2=5 people," I'd say that a more accurate label is "2+2 is 4 sometimes and because people made it that way" is more accurate.

as for our "bullshit," yeah, we're still here and only getting louder 📢