{"product_id":"9781469107325","title":"Math is Precise, Period, vs. Math is Precise, Strings Attached: Reflections of a Math Teacher on Teaching Mathematics","description":"Math: Insights, Myths, or a bit of both?  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e* A presentation supported by figures is more credible than one that is not.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e* Numbers are neutral. They are not affected by cultural, economic, and political differences that influence people and therein lies their strength. 1+ 1 = 2, for example, is universal for all people, countries, and political system.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e* Numbers give weight to a review through the sense of precision they communicate, thereby advancing it to a plane which commands recognition, respect, and acceptance.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e* Mathematical proof is the most reliable means for objectivity establishing truth.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e* The precision of mathematical methods guarantees unassailable conclusions which serve as pillars of stability and strength in a word besieged by foggy thinking, prejudice, and rampant special interests.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e* Mathematically derived conclusions are indisputable because they are based on deductive logic, which is untainted by bias and ideology.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eA substantial part of my career as a mathematics educator has been devoted to addressing these views. This book is intended as a sharing with teachers, students, and other who are interested in mathematics education of my concerns, problems encountered, and means developed for addressing such views.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130222395632,"sku":"9781469107325","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781469107325_p0.jpg?v=1763698119","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781469107325","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}