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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]problem solving is useful for your career only after you've gotten the knowledge you need. I would never hire someone for a STEM position if they had problem solving instead of in depth knowledge (and I've been involved in hiring/firing for many years). My fear with the new race to the top initiatives is that the 'problem solving' will take away from the learning which already isn't intensive enough, especially for our best learners. (for ex. the algebra kids learn now before they take the HSA isn't the algebra of generations past, it's watered down so that data analysis can be put it...there's your problem solving aspect).[/quote]

Hopefully, you're not actually in a position to hire anyone with your incredibly backwards way of thinking.

Content area knowledge is the easy knowledge to gain. The ability to problem solve easily and effectively is what separates a good worker from a great worker/leader. Ask anyone who has hired in technology in the last 15 years. A new hire doesn't need to understand everything about the system they are selling or supporting. They need to know how to translate the system for the client, and how to creatively organize the support structure to serve the client's needs. [/quote]

The schools can't teach manners, but too bad your parents neglected this too.[/quote]

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