A Think Twice Review of:

Review of "Math Wars" Report Focuses on Current Debates but Falls Short on Attention to Practice

Think Twice - Jul 28, 2026

Publisher/Think Tank - Center on Reinventing Public Education

Author(s) - Center on Reinventing Public Education

The Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) recently published a report analyzing contemporary disputes about effective math instruction. A review released today explains that the report provides a helpful review of current debates yet fails to provide useful guidance for education and policy leaders.

Reviewer(s) - Deborah Loewenberg Ball, University of Michigan

Deborah Loewenberg Ball of the University of Michigan reviewed Navigating the Math Wars: A Practical Guide to the Divides and Debates Influencing Math Instruction, examining its analysis of what it describes as five key areas of disagreement over effective mathematics instruction.