A Michigan State University scholar says the key to improving math education is to improve the way math teachers are trained.

In a new book, "The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions," Andrew Hacker argues that the current system of math education is based on a false premise: that everyone can learn math, if only they are taught the right way.

Hacker says that this premise is simply not true. Some people are simply better at math than others, and no amount of teaching will change that.

The problem, Hacker says, is that we continue to try to teach math to everyone in the same way, regardless of their ability. This is a waste of time and resources, and it is also doing a disservice to students.

Hacker proposes a new system of math education that is based on the idea that not everyone can learn math. This system would focus on teaching students the math skills they need to succeed in life, rather than trying to teach them all the math that is currently taught in schools.

Hacker also argues that we need to change the way we think about math. We need to stop seeing it as a difficult and abstract subject, and start seeing it as a practical and useful tool.

"Math is not a spectator sport," Hacker writes. "It is a skill that can be learned and used by everyone, regardless of their ability."

Hacker's book has been praised by some educators, but it has also been criticized by others. Some critics argue that Hacker is too pessimistic about the ability of students to learn math. Others argue that he is oversimplifying the complex issue of math education.

Despite the criticism, Hacker's book has sparked a much-needed conversation about math education. His ideas are worth considering, and they may lead to some much-needed reforms in the way math is taught in schools.