The article is gushing with superlatives and amazing anecdotes. For instance, "The results have been excellent. One autistic child moved up a phenomenal amount and is proving to be a highly able mathematician." Is it really the case that after generations of struggling to do teaching right, the long sought after key to mathematical education has been discovered? ... and perhaps even the cure for autism?
... best taken with a grain of salt
From reading the article, it seems like an advertising campaign encouraging parents to count with their children (in addition to reading with them) might do just as much (or more) as this new educational program.
... best taken with a grain of salt
From reading the article, it seems like an advertising campaign encouraging parents to count with their children (in addition to reading with them) might do just as much (or more) as this new educational program.