Societal collapse.
The more stupid the populace, the easier for the Commie ‘RATS to control.
GUT Common Core.
Algebra? That was always the very easiest of the math disciplines. We did algebra in 6th grade. How does a college student fail algebra?
The real issue: too high a percentage of black students cannot master algebra. Students below a certain IQ will not “get it”.
That is WHY math has been required as a gatekeeper for higher education, because it weeds out people who would not make it in any really challenging intellectual field.
“College algebra” is not referring to linear algebra, but instead to the introductory level of algebra that used to be taught in middle school and was expected, at worst, to be mastered by the 9th grade.
Students whose IQ is only higher than than the outside temperature during the winter time shouldn’t be in college.
“We’re sending the majority of students down the college algebra road, which is really not necessary,” Archer said. “It’s not practical. It’s not really needed. And it’s not relevant for their fields.”
This kind of thinking would remove most requirements. History is not necessary for all majors, nor are great literature, nor is any specific science. But such studies help to develop educated, rigorous minds. Universities should not educate people only in “their fields” but should provide a broad, demanding education.
Whether algebra, specifically, should be required is an open question. But supposed relevance to a major should not be the final test.
Why not just let the students teach math? It would save the school money and the GPAs would skyrocket!!
today’s three Rs: racism, recycling and reproduction
This is the Math portion of the 1895 Kansas 8th grade exam:
ARITHMETIC
(Time, 1 ¼ hour)
1. Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic.
2. A wagon box is 2 ft. deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold?
3. If a load of wheat weights 3942 lbs., what is it worth at 50 cts. Per bu., deducting 1050 lbs for tare?
4. District No. 33 has a valuation of $35,000. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school seven months at $50 per month, and have $104 for incidentals?
5. Find cost of 6720 lbs. coal at $6.00 per ton.
6. Find the interest of $512.60 for 8 months and 18 days at 7 per cent.
7. What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft. long at $20 per m?
8. Find bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 per cent.
9. What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per acre, the distance around which is 640 rods?
10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt.
Why would someone need algebra skills to get a gender studies degree?
my quick, 1 question math test:
You ring up the charge, it’s 82 cents.
The customer hands you a one dollar bill, and seven cents.
What do you return to the customer?
If you can’t figure it out, you’re not college material.
66 years old, Master Plumber for 45 years and can honestly say I have never used Algabra for anything! To me its like learning French, whats the point!!
Let’s be honest, these are the social promotion students who can’t pass ARITHMETIC.
If students can’t pass the test, change the test. That’ll teach ‘em.
No wonder the taxpayers have to pay their tuition. The idiot Snowflakes and Zeros can’t learn anything. They’re too busy sitting on their asses, getting high and pokin’ their cellphones.
Algebra?,
Wasn’t that the name of a horse in the Our Gang serials.
What is the average IQ of those students who cannot pass the algebra course? Perhaps the Kansas universities should consider tightening up their admission standards.
Oh, wait. That might affect football team rankings.