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To: eniapmot
BTW: Euclidean geometry is no longer taught in many high schools. It just isn't "useful

They have them using the mathematical concepts of Euclidean Geometry as early as the 5th grade, without questioning the "why" of things.

No alphas, plenty of betas...

What I really don't like is these BRAVE NEW WORLD kids aren't asked to question or justify anything.

54 posted on 07/28/2003 9:16:36 AM PDT by grania ("Won't get fooled again")
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To: grania
...They have them using the mathematical concepts of Euclidean Geometry as early as the 5th grade, ...

I think I know what you mean..tesselations and crystals and all the "fun stuff" without the logic and proofs.

57 posted on 07/28/2003 9:28:53 AM PDT by eniapmot
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To: grania
"No alphas, plenty of betas..."

No critical or analytical habits of mind are taught - only conventional, politically-correct regurgitation is allowed.

The public schools are at war with America and its children.

59 posted on 07/28/2003 9:34:52 AM PDT by headsonpikes
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