There is more to algebra and what most people realize. It is not only the entry level into advanced mathematics but ALSO the entry level to rational thinking.
It is not a nice touchy feely subject. To come out at the far end with the answer you have to follow rules and procedures. You also have to apply the rules and procedures when you have no idea as to what you are looking for.
As for getting rid of because the pass/fail rate is so high - that’s the fault of previous courses.
But, don’t tell anyone that because you might hurt their feelings and force them into their safe space.
Sorry (not really) but the world ain’t a safe space and in all too many cases non-rational thinking can be fatal.
Algebra also promotes an ordered thought process and logical, rules based approach to problem solving so it is a critical part of any education. It changes the way your think in a positive fashion, even if you never use it.
The reality is the radical egalitarian liberal education establishment realizes that we have created a huge population of lazy, low functioning, semi literate youths who cannot compete in today's technical world. Many exhibit very low intelligence and are compromised by prenatal fetal drug and alcohol damage to their brains and nervous systems which is made all the worse by their ghetto values mindset and socialization.
The radical egalitarians wish to “ level the playing field” so the generations of low functioning illiterates can compete on a one on one basis with higher functioning members of society.
Many of the these radicals are themselves low functioning academics who have advanced through affirmative action and have it through school only due to lower standards
The only way they can level the playing field is destroy any and all objective standards and eliminate the concept of a meritocracy.
This has been going on for decades, it's just that they are becoming open about their objectives.
FWIW, sometimes it's good to have the academic background because you never know when you may need it later in life. About half the things I have done were covered in classes I though were a waste of time covering subject matter I would never need or use.
Life can be strange that way
Bump.
Exactly