I came to the US (where I have children in school) from Scotland (where I obtained my education). US K-12 Mathematics education drives me nuts. Peeve #1 is the idea that the subject should be divided into these seemingly separate subjects : Algebra, Geometry, Calculus and so on. These are not different subjects -- they're all deeply interconnected, and furthermore : observing the connected nature of seemingly disparate areas in Mathematics is one of the key insights to be had.
To be honest I don't really care what kind of Mathematics they teach: I just want it to be taught with passion and rigor such that the students gain insight and a better understanding of how the world is put together; how to solve problems and express ideas.
To be honest I don't really care what kind of Mathematics they teach: I just want it to be taught with passion and rigor such that the students gain insight and a better understanding of how the world is put together; how to solve problems and express ideas.