Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 10:49 AM
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Forum eyes causes, solutions for inequalities in math education
Original post made on Oct 1, 2014
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 10:49 AM
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Posted by Greg
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Oct 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Oct 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm
The advocates seem to believe that the hardest math class is the best one.
I've taught math. That isn't true. The best math class is the one that teaches the child what he or she is ready to learn. And getting a C or D in Algebra is no proof of an ability to move on. Most kids who "pass" algebra, black or white, can't actually do the work. Moving them up to Geometry does them no favors.
If a teacher is willing to let your kid repeat a class, thank them. Then help your kid. Don't just keep pushing them into harder classes until they drop out of college with $30,000 in debt and halfway progress towards an English degree.
Posted by We all know why that is
a resident of Monta Loma
on Oct 1, 2014 at 4:46 pm
a resident of Monta Loma
on Oct 1, 2014 at 4:46 pm
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