They need teachers who can actually teach it and they need to start teaching the basics in about 3rd grade. It will be much easier to learn for kids of that age group.
Don Scott - 8 years ago
I learned it in 7th grade and I am 67. If I could do it, it was hard for me also, they can do it today. Carpenters use it, mecanics use it, mostly all jobs do to a certain degree. Get with it.
Ken Smith - 8 years ago
The further dumb-ing down of America. Who says you don't use algebra every day? Every day of your life you use algebra, trig, physics, etc. From making change, playing catch with a baseball/football, playing golf, to driving an automobile, you are using advanced computations in practical applications. The difference is, in the classroom - it's all worked out on paper with neat little rules to trip you up. In real life - your brain is doing it for you and the rules are scraped.
They need teachers who can actually teach it and they need to start teaching the basics in about 3rd grade. It will be much easier to learn for kids of that age group.
I learned it in 7th grade and I am 67. If I could do it, it was hard for me also, they can do it today. Carpenters use it, mecanics use it, mostly all jobs do to a certain degree. Get with it.
The further dumb-ing down of America. Who says you don't use algebra every day? Every day of your life you use algebra, trig, physics, etc. From making change, playing catch with a baseball/football, playing golf, to driving an automobile, you are using advanced computations in practical applications. The difference is, in the classroom - it's all worked out on paper with neat little rules to trip you up. In real life - your brain is doing it for you and the rules are scraped.