Posted on 11/30/2015 1:51:01 PM PST by SeekAndFind
In other words, make algebra into arithmetic. (And that’s pushing it.)
Y’all gots to speak English, too, yo!
The Bell Curve is racist!...............
Fox business channel did an expose on the FAA’s minority hiring practice.FAA management hasn’t changed in fifty years!
Things sure have changed since I went to a NY school in the ‘60s. Their school system used to be very good.
then NYT will have more of these types:
http://nypost.com/2015/11/22/struggling-firefighter-injured-after-just-10-days-into-new-job/
Teaching Math In 1950:
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
Teaching Math In 1960:
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
Teaching Math In 1970:
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
Teaching Math In 1980:
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20 Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
Teaching Math In 2010:
A logger cuts down some beautiful forest trees because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. How do you feel about this way of making a living?
Demographics have changed and lowered the IQ's, liberals took control and families disintegrated. It's a toxic mess.
No amount of money and no number of programs can fix what's wrong with America's inner cities.
Instead of the vague “Find x”, they should have asked, “Determine the VALUE of x.”
I’d like to see wise guys answer that.
RE: Things sure have changed since I went to a NY school in the ‘60s. Their school system used to be very good.
There still are world class schools in NY State. However they can mostly be found in the suburbs (e.g. Long Island ). Other than the special schools like Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Townsend Harris or Brooklyn Tech, schools in the city SUCK on average.
RE: And that was before Commie Core
The educational system in New York State was great before they had the Federal Department of Education (circa Jimmy Carter). Might as well close that useless department down and return the money to the states.
Fur-get-about-it! That's easy... The answer is 5!
Pretty much any applied science degree requires a very strong background in algebra. Algebra is at the core of all higher level math.
That’s hilarious!
You need to know about random variables or at least have a passing familiarity with randomness for that task.
The ability to learn math is obviously a white privilege racist micro-aggression thing.
Algebra problems violate safe space.
Today MOST College is a JOKE, an Expensive Worthless JOKE for the majority of those that attend.
It has become just another method of re-distribution.
It is is the unflavored Rice Cake of Junk Food, over-hyped and useless.
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