Making Math Moments That Matter
Making Math Moments That Matter
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr
Math Wars: Why Conceptual vs. Procedural Is the Wrong Math Debate
36 minutes Posted Sep 28, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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The math wars often focus on conceptual understanding versus traditional algorithms. Jon Orr and Yvette Lehman explore a deeper challenge: understanding the prerequisite mathematical ideas students need to access new learning. K-12 Math Leaders: Download our free Math Coherence Compass to help your teammates, system leaders, and educators create aligned instructional practices—without adding another initiative. https://makemathmoments.com/coherence-compass/ Not sure what matters most when d...