Computing in the Classroom

From the New York Times article, Does Computing Add Up in the Classroom? found on http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/01/does-computing-add-up-in-the-classroom/ the issue of computers in a math class is brought up. According to the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, implementing computers into mathematics classrooms will increase the level of math in the United States. As has been stated in previous classes and blogs of ohters in this class, the issue lies in K-12 education system. They say that computers can help with math literacy; however, there have been some difficulties with implementing the computer usage, especially in K-12 situations. Reasons stated include access to computer lab, or more generally, resources in the classroom. Also stated was that computer science and math are still two distinct worlds, with no overlapping. If there is a change to come, it will be gradual.