👉 Chicago Math, also known as "Chicago School" or "New Chicago School," is a mathematics education approach emphasizing conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills over procedural fluency. It was developed in the 1960s by mathematicians and educators at the University of Chicago, particularly Jerome Bruner and others. This method focuses on teaching students to understand mathematical concepts deeply, rather than just memorizing procedures. It encourages the use of visual and concrete models to build intuition, promotes active learning through problem-solving, and stresses the importance of connecting new knowledge to previously learned concepts. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet accessible, aiming to foster a genuine appreciation for mathematics and its applications.
