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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, it's the MS math sequence under 2.0. Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II are weak on symbolic computation. Even something as simple as rationalizing a denominator, is [b]explicitly forbidden[/b] by the curriculum even in Algebra II. I guess this is considered too pedantic, but it's the sort of practice that is needed for radicals to become second nature. Instead there is lots of examining graphs and qualitative work. But a qualitative understanding isn't of much use to someone who never develops a muscle memory for computation. I feel like I'm beating a dead horse since I said something similar in another thread, but MCPS math actually doesn't begin until pre-calc. Unfortunately, it's sink or swim at that point, because suddenly all these un-practiced skills are expected to be solid. Which means a lot of material crammed into one year. [/quote]
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