Miguel Cervantes
Jedi Master
There is nothing common about common core.
It's da debil.
It is suppose to teach logical thinking. From what I've observed of those that have graduated under it, it teaches nothing of the kind.
Welcome Guest!
I only made it through Calcus 3, I need help with my 2nd graders math
- Thread starter PappyHoel
- Start date
There is nothing common about common core.
It's da debil.
It is suppose to teach logical thinking. From what I've observed of those that have graduated under it, it teaches nothing of the kind.
GA native
Senior Member
Logical thinking... that's the lie I was told about algebra.
beginnersluck
Senior Member
No confusion...I definitely know what you meant. Believe me, some of the things that are handed down to do, I just have to shake my head at. Of all the new ideology that comes out, I bet within 3 years there will either be something new or it will revert to the old.
Don't you think when it comes to math, generally it is better for the student to understand the mathematical operations first before attempting "word problems"?
Yes, of course. The scenario in the OP did seem odd. But evidently they are doing something right over the years. From what I saw in the more advanced high school math and science classes they have to be good just to pass.
In other words, I think today's high school science and math studies are way closer to college levels than the 1970s when I was there.
beginnersluck
Senior Member
The only problem, only a handful of the smart ones can compute and understand these math concepts...the rest, well they are left scratching their heads and the basics of math are not learned, leading to a lack in skill.
j_seph
Senior Member
My wife teaches headstart/pre-k. They are not allowed to tell kids NO, nor even punish with quiet time or take a toy away.
georgia357
Senior Member
If they are doing something right, how come it seems like the average cashier can't even figure out the change to give back if you give them some change plus dollars?
