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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I have a degree in Math. We programmed all our problems after the elementary levels of Math like calculus, diverential eq and linear algebra.

The idea that advanced Math needs to just be able to do calculations in your head is silly. [/quote]

Sounds like one of those modern degrees in fuzzy math. 
 
The problem high school and college teachers have is that these kids need remediation.  They can't even do a multiple choice exam like the SAT math section  tons of SAT prep and a calculator.

No wonder higher level math is difficult for them.

If you cannot add, subtract, divide and multiply effortlessly with whole numbers, fractions and decimals (NO CALCULATORS) before middle school...the ball game is pretty much over.    
 
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Exactly - you have left out a whole group of kids that are very good Engineers but they are relegated to Car Mechanic because the teaching theory believes this is the foundation of math - and it just is not.[/quote]

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