someone with their qualifications would have no trouble finding a top-flight job in either the food service or housekeeping industries.
Posted on 01/25/2014 6:32:57 PM PST by gooblah
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Policy pop quiz: Does Texas - algebra II = success?
The state that started a trend by making high school students tackle algebra II is now abandoning the policy in a move praise by school districts for affording more flexibility. But some policy experts are nervous because nearly 20 states have followed Texas' lead in requiring the vigorous course.
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I hated proofs in geometry. Physics was the best.
McDonalds cash registers have pictures of each product instead of numbers. So the graduates of these watered- down high schools will have a career path open to them.
You know how to tell what discipline science class you’ve walked into? If the experiment subject moves, it’s biology; if it smells or blows up, it’s chemistry; if somebody gets hurt, it’s physics!
someone with their qualifications would have no trouble finding a top-flight job in either the food service or housekeeping industries.
Any average student should be able to handle algebra. While it may not be needed for students who are going into careers that don’t require college, it would still be a good idea for them to acquire some of the discipline and logical thinking skills that are developed by math classes.
If the argument is that math is a waste of time for these students, then couldn’t that be said of many other subjects as well? What career benefit do they get from science, history, social studies, geography, literature, gym, or foreign language class? There is no sense in having them take art or music unless they are going to become artists or musicians.
I think the real reason behind this is one of two things: 1. Educrats and social engineers don’t want evidence of their failures that show up as the poor scores of their students in subjects like math.
2. Educrats and social engineers want more time available to indoctrinate students with subjects that teach them how to vote (dem/socialist), how to “think” (that is, what politically correct liberal opinions they are supposed to have), how to defy their parents, how to be anti-religious, how to be gay and/or promiscuous, etc.
A basic fluency in math is good, but advanced algebra is not for everyone and forcing those kids who don’t have a need for it is not a great plan.
Algebra II is all the crap that nobody ever uses in the real world. Always wonder why anybody other than a mathematician would care.
It should be an”Elective”.In the meantime,how’s about teaching them”The Three R’s”???????????????????????
me2 I taught myself Algebra I in 8th grade
Especially the day I solved the problem up at the board as Angle Side Side.
Exactly. They never want to allow math, science, and engineering students to skip studying black history, women’s studies, gender studies, hispanic studies, sensitivity training, social studies.
They also insist on a certain amount of English, foreign languages, literature, music, art, gym class, home ec, shop class.
Personally, I could have stopped taking English classes around 7th or 8th grade and I would still have verbal and grammatical skills that exceed those of most journalists.
What I’d really like to see is some sort of proficiency exam which allows students who meet the standards to either skip having to sit through additional instruction aimed at those who are struggling, or else puts them into some sort of high level program that actually challenges and engages them.
I believe Algebra II will still be required if a student wants to graduate with the highest degree plan.
They should have dropped 1/3 of geometry instead. The proofs section.
if you want to make one of them cry, give them a ten a one and a nickle for a $6.05 order...
Yes yes. That’s way too complicated for graduates of so many of our public schools nowadays. When the commie Chinese finish taking over they’ll have to find ways of dealing with millions of these poor young people totally lacking any real learning or skills.
Seriously, at least 99% of our adult population never uses algebra II. Geometry, Chemistry, History and even Home Economics are many times more important. If we really wanted to help the next generation we’d require courses in entrepreneurship.
Lower those standards!!
Pretty soon all you need to graduate is to show proficiency with a condom and bong
They’ve already substracted recess, art, music and cursive writing. Dumbing down future voters.
Geo was a whole different thing. It's the intuitive/theoretical class. Almost like being a lawyer, but way less sleazy.
micro and macro Economics, Marxism/Fascist/Socialist History of killing millions of peeps, The Legal system (Justice only for those who can pay), The benefits of Personal Liberty.
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