A Mathematician's Lament (2002) [pdf]

A Mathematician's Lament is a 2002 essay by Paul Lockhart that discusses the state of mathematics education. It argues that the current approach to teaching math is flawed and that a more intuitive and creative approach is needed. The essay has been widely shared and discussed in the tech community. It's worth reading for anyone interested in education and mathematics. The article is available as a PDF.