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In reply to the discussion: California Tries to Close the Gap in Math, but Sets Off a Backlash [View all]Demovictory9
(32,323 posts)67. african americans value education. surprised to see that racist trope on DU
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California Tries to Close the Gap in Math, but Sets Off a Backlash [View all]
cinematicdiversions
Nov 2021
OP
Math is one subject that can't have race. It's actually the one thing that is the same
jimfields33
Nov 2021
#1
Calculus is a waste of time for the majority of students. We need classes on how to budget and inves
Pisces
Nov 2021
#4
That is how it is here. In High School you can opt for college track courses.
Midnight Writer
Nov 2021
#45
Kids can do Calculus but can't balance a check book or make change. What's wrong here?
rickyhall
Nov 2021
#42
I don't balance a checkbook. Hell I can't remember the last time I wrote a check...I go online and
Demsrule86
Nov 2021
#58
Pretty sure the kids who can do calculus can also balance a checkbook and make change.
Ms. Toad
Nov 2021
#68
No it isn't. And gifted students matter too. These new guidelines are dreadful.
Demsrule86
Nov 2021
#57
Half the people posting here on DU were totally fucked over by their maths education...
hunter
Nov 2021
#61
not tackling higher math early can limit choices later. decide on a stem major or doctor path
Demovictory9
Nov 2021
#66
look at expections of teacher, look at quality of schools. watch the racial tropes
Demovictory9
Nov 2021
#69
african americans value education. surprised to see that racist trope on DU
Demovictory9
Nov 2021
#67
The focus needs to be on improving the skills of Child C instead of holding back A & B
MichMan
Nov 2021
#47
It has been more than a while but I don't think there are many word problems in calculus.
cinematicdiversions
Nov 2021
#75
Focus should be on providing opportunity and things like one on one tutoring and other help
JI7
Nov 2021
#3
The problem is this will hurt both those who have an advanced aptitude in math, and those who
JohnSJ
Nov 2021
#5
They've been trying to bring in Project Maths into secondary schools in Ireland for the last decade,
OnDoutside
Nov 2021
#60
so sad to hear this out of cali, the only state that guarantees an "appropriate education"
mopinko
Nov 2021
#33
Americans would never cut sports to make those without athletic ability feel good.
Dawson Leery
Nov 2021
#44