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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well, they rolled this out without any discussion and poor/unclear messaging. I don't know what they thought would happen.

I think there are some good ideas in this program, but if you're going to dramatically change how math is taught statewide then you have to put the time and effort into making the case.

I think a change like this makes a lot of sense (From the article):

[quote]Algebra II is frequently combined with trigonometry in the third year of high school math. It covers linear equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic expressions and other topics. It is required for graduation in 20 states (not including Virginia) and the District of Columbia. But math education experts such as Phil Daro and Harold Asturias have suggested giving students the option of taking data science or quantitative reasoning instead.[/quote]

I also like the idea of teaching math more conceptually/providing more of the theory behind it.[/quote]

They should teach budgeting, compounding, NPV, etc. Useful math / economic / financial concepts everyone needs to understand.[/quote]

They don’t need to waste a year of a semester on that. Parents should be teaching that to kids all along the way. If you want a semester of consumer math as an option, great- just don’t be surprised when the kids trying to get into college ignore it[/quote]

Should high school curriculum be designed for those who are going to college, or those who are not? Most of the classes for kids who are not going to college are a complete waste of time and those kids ignore them.

In fact, consumer math is [i]more [/i]necessary for kids who are going to college than for those who are not, because the kids who are going to college will make more money. They need to know how to defend that higher income from big wastes of money. I know plenty of high income people (doctors, lawyers) who piss it all away. They could have benefited from that consumer math in high school.[/quote]

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