In this compelling Ted talk, the speaker addresses the alarming 26% proficiency of U.S. 12th graders in Math, challenging the perception of this statistic as exceptional. The video emphasizes the dehumanization of math education and advocates for a return to viewing math as a human language. The speaker shares anecdotes and engaging examples, from a 3rd-grade standard to teaching a 5-year-old, illustrating the need for a language-based approach to make math more intuitive. The video concludes with a powerful call to action, urging educators and the audience to elevate the country’s math proficiency by embracing a human language approach to teaching.
