That is because most don’t know math. I argue all the time that math skills are not close to what they were 2 generations ago when we put a man n the moon and created computers. Now the teach how to build “T” charts in elementary instead of memorizing the times tables etc... There is no foundation. They teach for the standardized tests.
“Now the teach how to build “T” charts in elementary instead of memorizing the times tables etc... There is no foundation.”
It’s nice to see some else write what I’ve been struggling with in my kids schools!!! They have no expectations that the kids know the most basic math facts of addition and substraction. I just had to come to the conclusion that they will not be receiving an adequate math education in their school and have them enrolled in a math program (and home study as well) outside of the school district.