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07.13.08, 09:52 AM NY Schools
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We have a nation of Math dummies. People who can't even do simple addition and subtraction. Were we always this way? What happened? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.13.08, 09:52 AM Flag

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Really? Everyone person I know can do the above. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 09:55 AM Flag

oh boy [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 10:04 AM Flag

lol! we are the leaders in technology, finance and science. what more do you want? all these people here, primarily public school moms who are going nuts about math. really don't get the anxiety about it. most of our kids will learn enough math to do fine, and then some. the reason the US is so successsful is that we also nurture creativity. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:04 PM Flag

Go Singapore math! And we are leaders in technology, finance and science because of the people raised out of the US who are working at those firms. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:11 PM Flag

oh please! you are absurd. If that were true, those people would stay home and live in countries that were leaders in these fields. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:27 PM Flag

LOL - hardly "absurd" - I've been recruiting for one of those fields for a very long time. They come to US for jobs. They get prepared in math and the sciences at home, and come here and cash in. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:32 PM Flag

np - That's because (IMO of course) American kids are lazy. They can obviously do the tech & science work, but it's hard work and not sexy enough. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:34 PM Flag

its not that interesting. the technicians can be imported, so as long as we have a few, in addition to the leaders, we're good. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:37 PM Flag

yes, but they are technicians. the leaders and people with ideas are homegrown. that is the advantage of our system. develops creativity and not just math/tech knowledge. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:35 PM Flag

yes, because they are cheaper, dummy. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:53 PM Flag

It's the new math, or math experience, connected math, or everyday math that is making us math retarded. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:30 PM Flag

I have no idea what you're talking about specifically. As far as my experience goes, all the college-bound high schoolers I know HAVE to take calculus by graduation. Some take it sooner than senior year, others struggle through basic calc in senior year, but all need to pass it. But obviously I only know a select group of kids. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:32 PM Flag

Um, math, even simple math, is no longer an even remotely useful or necessary for most Americans. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:19 PM Flag

I think the understanding and interpretation of data is a crucial skill for an aware citizen. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:46 PM Flag

Wow - aim high! What about managing household finances/budgets? Reading a map? And basic critical thinking skills? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:23 AM Flag