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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fun fact. US math curriculum was reevaluated and rewritten in 1957 following the launch of Sputnik by UsSr. Advanced topics such as inequalities and linear algebra were introduced so that US can compete with Russian mathematicians. Now that the space race is over we can dumb down the curriculum.  [b]Russia teaches both Algebra and Geometry concurrently to all kids from grade 7 through 11.[/b]  [/quote]
This is done in the UK too.  It seems more intuitive than switching back and forth between Algebra and Geometry from year to year.[/quote]

I can't speak for the UK, and there may be some sense in teaching Algebra and Geometry concurrently, but anyone citing the Russian model needs to note that the Russian model is one that winnows kids at several points. Kids are tracked beginning in Form 1, and the amazing math and science instruction that people like to highlight is available primarily to those kids who were placed in the "top groups" at 6 years old. Needless to say, that tracking process is not perfect, as it is subject to both corruption and cheating, not to mention that it ignores kids who did not have access to early enrichment.

Basically, we don't have this system in the United States because it is fundamentally not how Americans view public education.

/a Russian[/quote]

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