Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover

The video discusses the challenges of teaching math in the U.S., highlighting issues with current methods that fail to engage students in meaningful problem-solving. It critiques traditional textbooks and emphasizes the importance of real-life applications and student involvement in problem formulation. The speaker advocates for using multimedia and encouraging student intuition to redefine math problems and improve engagement. The video concludes by urging stakeholders to demand better math curricula to develop patient problem solvers.

How does the teacher describe the impact of impatience on students' problem-solving abilities?

What does the teacher mean by saying 'the math serves the conversation'?

What is the significance of involving students in the formulation of math problems?

In what ways does the teacher believe multimedia can enhance math education?